Yes Joe - I know well that Tertullian has interesting things to say about other matters. For example, somewhere he says that ‘emulation’ - i.e. rivalrous imitation - is ‘the mother of all heresi
Sean, pretty naked misogyny from Tertullian there. I don't think it's at all typical of Catholic discourse.
As with other flawed characters and texts in history, we have to take note of the siniste
One theme in the synod submissions has been lack of community within the church. Community has in fact been alienated from church in Ireland, located totally instead in local sports and social clubs,
Yes indeed, Soline - all women will benefit so much from this passage from Tertullian (c.155 - c.220) on 'women's apparel':
"And do you not know that you are (each) an Eve? The sentence of God on thi
Talking about Catholic inheritance, these are the deeply misogynistic writings that the Dicastery for the laity, family and life displays prominently on its website as inspiring resources and models f
It is surely not the synodal report that needs revision but the mistaken Inference allowed by the unfortunate article title - that it was those involved in the synodal process itself who were 'suspici
There are two elements in the Irish Synodal Synthesis which ought to be carefully distinguished from each other.
The first element is the fair and accurate synthesis of the contributions made at paris
The bishop himself is in a rush, to mission. Understandable enough. But sadly the Church's mission continues to be hampered by its lack of credibility arising from its antiquated, unjust and many woul
“Pressure groups” versus “the baptised?
So if a baptised person - a woman, say - wishes to speak up in favour of the ordination of women, does she thereby lose her status as a baptised person,
From the very start of this process Pope Francis has asked for the wishes of the Holy Spirit as expressed through the baptised and not those of pressure groups or influential individuals, which seams
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Gerry O’Hanlon SJ: Ireland’s synod report reveals a country that is largely ‘suspicious’ and ‘intolerant’ of its Catholic inheritance
September 3 2022Yes Joe - I know well that Tertullian has interesting things to say about other matters. For example, somewhere he says that ‘emulation’ - i.e. rivalrous imitation - is ‘the mother of all heresi
Gerry O’Hanlon SJ: Ireland’s synod report reveals a country that is largely ‘suspicious’ and ‘intolerant’ of its Catholic inheritance
September 3 2022Sean, pretty naked misogyny from Tertullian there. I don't think it's at all typical of Catholic discourse. As with other flawed characters and texts in history, we have to take note of the siniste
Brendan Hoban: The Catholic Church can change if necessary
September 4 2022One theme in the synod submissions has been lack of community within the church. Community has in fact been alienated from church in Ireland, located totally instead in local sports and social clubs,
Gerry O’Hanlon SJ: Ireland’s synod report reveals a country that is largely ‘suspicious’ and ‘intolerant’ of its Catholic inheritance
September 3 2022Yes indeed, Soline - all women will benefit so much from this passage from Tertullian (c.155 - c.220) on 'women's apparel': "And do you not know that you are (each) an Eve? The sentence of God on thi
Gerry O’Hanlon SJ: Ireland’s synod report reveals a country that is largely ‘suspicious’ and ‘intolerant’ of its Catholic inheritance
September 3 2022Talking about Catholic inheritance, these are the deeply misogynistic writings that the Dicastery for the laity, family and life displays prominently on its website as inspiring resources and models f
Gerry O’Hanlon SJ: Ireland’s synod report reveals a country that is largely ‘suspicious’ and ‘intolerant’ of its Catholic inheritance
September 3 2022It is surely not the synodal report that needs revision but the mistaken Inference allowed by the unfortunate article title - that it was those involved in the synodal process itself who were 'suspici
Gerry O’Hanlon SJ: Ireland’s synod report reveals a country that is largely ‘suspicious’ and ‘intolerant’ of its Catholic inheritance
September 3 2022There are two elements in the Irish Synodal Synthesis which ought to be carefully distinguished from each other. The first element is the fair and accurate synthesis of the contributions made at paris
“The synod process itself was somewhat rushed” – Bishop Cullinan’s (Waterford & Lismore) response to the National Synthesis Document
August 31 2022The bishop himself is in a rush, to mission. Understandable enough. But sadly the Church's mission continues to be hampered by its lack of credibility arising from its antiquated, unjust and many woul
Gerry O’Hanlon SJ: Ireland’s synod report reveals a country that is largely ‘suspicious’ and ‘intolerant’ of its Catholic inheritance
September 3 2022“Pressure groups” versus “the baptised? So if a baptised person - a woman, say - wishes to speak up in favour of the ordination of women, does she thereby lose her status as a baptised person,
Gerry O’Hanlon SJ: Ireland’s synod report reveals a country that is largely ‘suspicious’ and ‘intolerant’ of its Catholic inheritance
September 3 2022From the very start of this process Pope Francis has asked for the wishes of the Holy Spirit as expressed through the baptised and not those of pressure groups or influential individuals, which seams
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