I too could sense pain, frustration and loneliness in the report, these coupled with honesty and desire for change: the document should be read and reflected upon by all our Bishops and leaders. In re
This report is a milestone for me also - in the emergence of a church model based squarely and overtly on equal dignity and mutual support - the ethos of the most effective twelve-step groups of all k
No Patrick I have not said, suggested or implied, nor do I believe that the priest administering the sacrament is in any way understood in a negative light, or the sacrament itself indeed.
I will give
I can tell that there is a flurry of differing viewpoints goind around this forum, which is expected since religion can sometimes be a sensitive topic. My only input is that the pro-active encourageme
Just catching up with this discussion now. Sean has hit the nail on the head...who exactly cares about the spiritual needs of clergy sexual abuse survivors. 20+years supporting victims abused by cle
@Jeannie the VOTF "Support priests of integrity"! Wonderful! But what about the priests without integrity? You know, the ones who took vows to obey their bishops and the Magisterium but then changed t
Gene Carr comments:
"Arguing for Catholic practice without priests is like arguing for a heathcare system without doctors."
This analogy with medicine is interesting to pursue as far as it will go wit
Gene,
Kevin is not denying that a priest is necessary to administer the sacraments. He fears that participating in a sacrament(e.g.,Reconciliation) might trigger traumatic memories of being abused by
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Clogher ACP branch discusses support structures for priests
July 2 2012I too could sense pain, frustration and loneliness in the report, these coupled with honesty and desire for change: the document should be read and reflected upon by all our Bishops and leaders. In re
Clogher ACP branch discusses support structures for priests
July 2 2012This report is a milestone for me also - in the emergence of a church model based squarely and overtly on equal dignity and mutual support - the ethos of the most effective twelve-step groups of all k
‘Kevin’s’ posting on sexual abuse needs answer from Irish Church
July 2 2012No Patrick I have not said, suggested or implied, nor do I believe that the priest administering the sacrament is in any way understood in a negative light, or the sacrament itself indeed. I will give
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June 28 2012Jeannie Guzman, the Vatican have not only promoted the sainthood of John XXIII, they have beatified him, so that he now Blessed John XXIII.
Steering Group reports back on the new lay ‘umbrella organisation’
June 28 2012Steve Edward, what you are attacking is simply the Church of Vatican II.
English priests issue “A call to action”
June 3 2012I can tell that there is a flurry of differing viewpoints goind around this forum, which is expected since religion can sometimes be a sensitive topic. My only input is that the pro-active encourageme
‘Kevin’s’ posting on sexual abuse needs answer from Irish Church
July 2 2012Just catching up with this discussion now. Sean has hit the nail on the head...who exactly cares about the spiritual needs of clergy sexual abuse survivors. 20+years supporting victims abused by cle
Steering Group reports back on the new lay ‘umbrella organisation’
June 28 2012@Jeannie the VOTF "Support priests of integrity"! Wonderful! But what about the priests without integrity? You know, the ones who took vows to obey their bishops and the Magisterium but then changed t
‘Kevin’s’ posting on sexual abuse needs answer from Irish Church
July 2 2012Gene Carr comments: "Arguing for Catholic practice without priests is like arguing for a heathcare system without doctors." This analogy with medicine is interesting to pursue as far as it will go wit
‘Kevin’s’ posting on sexual abuse needs answer from Irish Church
July 2 2012Gene, Kevin is not denying that a priest is necessary to administer the sacraments. He fears that participating in a sacrament(e.g.,Reconciliation) might trigger traumatic memories of being abused by
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