ON THE DANGERS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
People who live in stone houses
Shouldn’t throw glass.
The cut crystal of dogmatism
May shatter on the granite of certainty
May splinter on the limestone of rectitude
I am appalled to read the recent report that Pope Benedict has cracked down on dissent and good priests such as Tony Flannery and Gerard Moloney. Their ministry in honest communication appears to thre
Ciara and Martin, I do not see any evidence that ACP's or Fr. Flannery's positions represent either relativism or the "deification of subjectivity." Specifically where do you find such leanings in th
May I humbly suggest that Fr Flannery treats CDF with the level of intelligence it deserves: continue writing Father in a local or national newspaper! Move the goal posts!
In response to A Rural Priest "Whilst there must be theological debate & discussion.."
Surely, the problem is that the present hierarchy does not want theological debate and discussion and anyone
I feel deeply saddened by the action of Rome in respect of Tony Flannery. Once again, their harsh and rash actions says much more about our out of touch Hieracrchy than about down to earth ministers o
As an atheist, I thank the good catholics who are rebelious against the Vatican. I will keep in mind that most catholics would have dealt with people like Father Marcial Maciel not in the same way as
I find Val's comment insulting to the people of God. Those in the pews are not unthinking serfs who simple-mindedly follow wherever a priest or bishop leads them. They are bound by natural law, the la
What common ground can be identified in order to harness the waves of energy around this debate? I suggest that there is a divine agenda which overarches and embraces all sides; that what God wants us
Sean M.,
It might be good for you to balance the 1967 Ratzinger with the 2005 Ratzinger. This is from his "Dictatorship of Relativism" homily, and I think it would help you.
"How many winds of doctri
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Tony Butler laments the “silencing” of Tony Flannery
April 9 2012ON THE DANGERS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS People who live in stone houses Shouldn’t throw glass. The cut crystal of dogmatism May shatter on the granite of certainty May splinter on the limestone of rectitude
A Response to the news about Tony Flannery
April 6 2012I am appalled to read the recent report that Pope Benedict has cracked down on dissent and good priests such as Tony Flannery and Gerard Moloney. Their ministry in honest communication appears to thre
ACP expresses solidarity with Fr Tony Flannery
April 9 2012Ciara and Martin, I do not see any evidence that ACP's or Fr. Flannery's positions represent either relativism or the "deification of subjectivity." Specifically where do you find such leanings in th
ACP expresses solidarity with Fr Tony Flannery
April 9 2012May I humbly suggest that Fr Flannery treats CDF with the level of intelligence it deserves: continue writing Father in a local or national newspaper! Move the goal posts!
ACP expresses solidarity with Fr Tony Flannery
April 9 2012In response to A Rural Priest "Whilst there must be theological debate & discussion.." Surely, the problem is that the present hierarchy does not want theological debate and discussion and anyone
Tony Butler laments the “silencing” of Tony Flannery
April 9 2012I feel deeply saddened by the action of Rome in respect of Tony Flannery. Once again, their harsh and rash actions says much more about our out of touch Hieracrchy than about down to earth ministers o
The Vatican is a ‘cold house’ for liberal Catholics, writes Kevin Hegarty
March 29 2012As an atheist, I thank the good catholics who are rebelious against the Vatican. I will keep in mind that most catholics would have dealt with people like Father Marcial Maciel not in the same way as
Tony Butler laments the “silencing” of Tony Flannery
April 9 2012I find Val's comment insulting to the people of God. Those in the pews are not unthinking serfs who simple-mindedly follow wherever a priest or bishop leads them. They are bound by natural law, the la
Rome’s intervention is a sign of fear – Peter McVerry
April 9 2012What common ground can be identified in order to harness the waves of energy around this debate? I suggest that there is a divine agenda which overarches and embraces all sides; that what God wants us
ACP expresses solidarity with Fr Tony Flannery
April 9 2012Sean M., It might be good for you to balance the 1967 Ratzinger with the 2005 Ratzinger. This is from his "Dictatorship of Relativism" homily, and I think it would help you. "How many winds of doctri
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