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  • 23 July. St Bridget of Sweden, Patron of Europe

    July 23 2019
    Eileen Clear

    Far be it from me, a mere woman, to engage in theological argument. I will, however, comment on the subtitle of the document, Ordinatio Sacerdotalis. It is generally accepted that we are reluctant to

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  • 23 July. St Bridget of Sweden, Patron of Europe

    July 23 2019
    Fr. Paul Doucet

    Paddy Ferry, While I have not yet read the book you propose, I note the title of the chapter you highlight - "The Role of laity, including Women, in Authority”, laity is just that, laity, they are n

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  • 23 July. St Bridget of Sweden, Patron of Europe

    July 23 2019
    Paddy Ferry

    Fr. Paul, could I humbly recommend to you, "The Quiet Revolution of Pope Francis" the most recent work of one of our most eminent Irish theologians and scholar priests, Fr. Gerry O'Hanlon SJ, a forme

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  • 23 July. St Bridget of Sweden, Patron of Europe

    July 23 2019
    Rev. Fr. Paul Doucet

    You would do well to leave your personal opinions out - "Our Catholic tradition recognizes the dignity proper to women, without, as yet at least, admitting them to the ordained priesthood." Saint Pope

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  • Why not believe in miracles?

    July 21 2019
    Chris McDonnell

    Seamus starts with a comment on the four women elected to Congress and concludes with words under the fine sub-heading of The poetry of faith. Just after the White House resident's latest outburst, I

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  • 21 July. 16th Sunday (C)

    July 21 2019
    Pat Rogers

    Great, vibrant, inspirational imagery Séamus. Just as we've come to expect from your fertile keyboard. Please add your reflections to our "Sunday Resources" any weekend, as the Spirit moves you! Pat

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  • 21 July. 16th Sunday (C)

    July 21 2019
    Seamus Ahearne

    Our discussion went astray in this way today: Jesus was a very foolish man to get caught between two women. …. He was rather stupid to take sides. A simple man can never win!The President Ele

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  • Artifacts show that early church women served as clergy

    July 14 2019
    Janice Smith

    Fascinating. Love the history . Thank you for this enlightening Information . I think all church women would love more stories and facts of early church women and there roles of leadership In the his

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  • In the Shadow of Prophecy

    July 19 2019
    Edward Butler

    Thank you Chris. You have reminded me that every time I criticise it (and I do so often) I qualify my remarks with the words "The Church I love".

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  • In the Shadow of Prophecy

    July 19 2019
    Mary Vallely

    Well said, Chris. It is sad to see how so many prophetic voices are derided or ignored when we know that every human institution needs to learn to accept constructive criticism else it fails to grow a

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