"Honesty is what is required. We all have the same needs and desires and we cannot continue pretending that putting on a chasuble or wearing a clerical collar can somehow protect a man from his humani
Another reflection on the Pell Affair, this time from Australia and from Thomas Keneally in last weekend's Tablet.
Thomas Keneally
The former Cardinal Archbishop of Sydney and head of the Vatican
“I repeat any minister of the Gospel/any Church leader who doesn’t bring laughter and hope shouldn’t be allowed to continue in the ministry.”
A wee bit harsh, I think, if you don’t mind my
Actually that Sky News fellow has a spotty reputation, and there are some slight errors in what he says (he does not mention the slits in the alb or the apparent fact that the sacristy did have red wi
Those who have asked reasonable questions about the Pell conviction are now being painted as clerical denialists and accessories to abuse. http://bilgrimage.blogspot.com/2019/03/the-pell-case-continui
1. Our lives are scattered and superficial, and our church seems to be in a state of disarray, which demands rethinking and reform. Some want the reform to be radical, sparing no venerable structures
"It is a crisis from which the Catholic Church may never fully recover."
This is the final statement from Prof. Patrick Parkinson's excellent article which Frances shared with us in her 2nd link @47.
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Don’t let life get you down
March 9 2019"Honesty is what is required. We all have the same needs and desires and we cannot continue pretending that putting on a chasuble or wearing a clerical collar can somehow protect a man from his humani
Fine words and dramatic gestures are not enough!
February 19 2019Another reflection on the Pell Affair, this time from Australia and from Thomas Keneally in last weekend's Tablet. Thomas Keneally The former Cardinal Archbishop of Sydney and head of the Vatican
Don’t let life get you down
March 9 2019“I repeat any minister of the Gospel/any Church leader who doesn’t bring laughter and hope shouldn’t be allowed to continue in the ministry.” A wee bit harsh, I think, if you don’t mind my
Fine words and dramatic gestures are not enough!
February 19 2019Actually that Sky News fellow has a spotty reputation, and there are some slight errors in what he says (he does not mention the slits in the alb or the apparent fact that the sacristy did have red wi
Fine words and dramatic gestures are not enough!
February 19 2019https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRyAgFyKeB4
Fine words and dramatic gestures are not enough!
February 19 2019Those who have asked reasonable questions about the Pell conviction are now being painted as clerical denialists and accessories to abuse. http://bilgrimage.blogspot.com/2019/03/the-pell-case-continui
Don’t let life get you down
March 9 2019Thanks Seamus once again. Beautiful!
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March 10 20191. Our lives are scattered and superficial, and our church seems to be in a state of disarray, which demands rethinking and reform. Some want the reform to be radical, sparing no venerable structures
Fine words and dramatic gestures are not enough!
February 19 2019"It is a crisis from which the Catholic Church may never fully recover." This is the final statement from Prof. Patrick Parkinson's excellent article which Frances shared with us in her 2nd link @47.
Fine words and dramatic gestures are not enough!
February 19 2019Thanks, Frances for the links. I have read Martin Ridge's book, Breaking the Silence. This is about my local community.
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