Women make far better readers, acolytes, and deacons than men. The catacombs show many murals of women celebrating the Eucharist. Our church of the Immaculate Conception in Los Angeles uses women for
God bless you for your honesty.
What I found particularly distressing was Pope Francis' comment when he addressed the meeting of superiors of women religious in Rome this week.
"We cannot go beyond re
What a beautiful reflection, Seamus, on the happenings of the last week!!
I stopped watching Ajax and Spurs at half time, thinking it was all over. But, luckily, I returned just in time to see the 3r
Dear Bernadette,
The homily may be based on any part of the Liturgy of the Word. Sometimes it will focus on the first Reading, or on some element in the Psalm. In general, I try to find some theme, or
May God Bless your work.
We have a parish priest who only gives homilies for daily Mass on the lessons and not on the Gospels. Is this normal? as a response from the Gospels would be so transforming
I agree with you both Phil and Maureen. I was at a funeral today where a male priest and male deacon presided. I was present to support my neighbour. The only times I now attend misogynistic services
PHIL @ # 2, you have summarized the whole SAD situation of Pope Francis response to the Commission on Women Deacons, splendidly, in your poem. It says it all.
Funny thing that - in Acts 6 the Twelve seem to have taken about five minutes to tell the Hellenist group to go ahead and select the Seven for a specific task. Then they prayed and laid hands on them.
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ACP Statement on Women Deacons
May 11 2019Women make far better readers, acolytes, and deacons than men. The catacombs show many murals of women celebrating the Eucharist. Our church of the Immaculate Conception in Los Angeles uses women for
ACP Statement on Women Deacons
May 11 2019Is this another Humanae Vitae moment?
ACP Statement on Women Deacons
May 11 2019Excellent statement with which I completely agree.
ACP Statement on Women Deacons
May 11 2019God bless you for your honesty. What I found particularly distressing was Pope Francis' comment when he addressed the meeting of superiors of women religious in Rome this week. "We cannot go beyond re
The Dawn Chorus
May 9 2019What a beautiful reflection, Seamus, on the happenings of the last week!! I stopped watching Ajax and Spurs at half time, thinking it was all over. But, luckily, I returned just in time to see the 3r
10 May, 2019. Friday, 3rd Week of Easter
May 10 2019Dear Bernadette, The homily may be based on any part of the Liturgy of the Word. Sometimes it will focus on the first Reading, or on some element in the Psalm. In general, I try to find some theme, or
10 May, 2019. Friday, 3rd Week of Easter
May 10 2019May God Bless your work. We have a parish priest who only gives homilies for daily Mass on the lessons and not on the Gospels. Is this normal? as a response from the Gospels would be so transforming
Commission on Women Deacons: Joyful Variety or Plain Fudge?
May 8 2019I agree with you both Phil and Maureen. I was at a funeral today where a male priest and male deacon presided. I was present to support my neighbour. The only times I now attend misogynistic services
Commission on Women Deacons: Joyful Variety or Plain Fudge?
May 8 2019PHIL @ # 2, you have summarized the whole SAD situation of Pope Francis response to the Commission on Women Deacons, splendidly, in your poem. It says it all.
Commission on Women Deacons: Joyful Variety or Plain Fudge?
May 8 2019Funny thing that - in Acts 6 the Twelve seem to have taken about five minutes to tell the Hellenist group to go ahead and select the Seven for a specific task. Then they prayed and laid hands on them.
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