I'm not sure the diaconate is the answer to the shortage of priests, not the way it is structured at present. How many male spouses would be as supportive of their deacon- in-training wives as the wi
I share your frustration Phil. In one sense its great that we are getting opportunities to discuss and the possibility of ordaining women to the diaconate. But yes, in another it's actually shocking a
Seminaries are hardly likely to recruit for ordination people who are likely to challenge or embarrass the church authorities. Who would want to choose a life that would have them perpetually in confl
Joe, Sean & Lloyd
“The church itself is essentially a table fellowship, the eucharist in all its dimensions being its central activity”.
“It therefore also involved ‘sacrifice’ – u
Perhaps that table environment was the only way to empower the community to live non-violently - in small groups where insight and direction could flourish. That might not be a popular opinion but to
'Table fellowship' was surely in the beginning a matter of the sharing of food by those who had it to spare, with those who lacked. It therefore also involved 'sacrifice' - understood as generous sel
'At present there is a lot of talk on “table of fellowship.”'
That is perhaps the central plank of the liturgical renewal of the Council. Jesus taught in a fleshly way by celebrated meals with th
I am really struggling with this initiative.
It appears that we must have an absolute perfect model for women deacons before it will be allowed. More conversations must take place , people must go t
“He also continues to put it up to his followers to take their stand with him, to take in all he stands for, living by his values, walking in his way, even if that means the cross”.
The above sta
Kevin, my brother in Christ, I really appreciate you posting this link. It is indeed a sign of hope and does the heart good to see some of those in the Church in India raising awareness of the many i
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June 16 2017I'm not sure the diaconate is the answer to the shortage of priests, not the way it is structured at present. How many male spouses would be as supportive of their deacon- in-training wives as the wi
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June 16 2017I share your frustration Phil. In one sense its great that we are getting opportunities to discuss and the possibility of ordaining women to the diaconate. But yes, in another it's actually shocking a
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June 20 2017Seminaries are hardly likely to recruit for ordination people who are likely to challenge or embarrass the church authorities. Who would want to choose a life that would have them perpetually in confl
18 June, 2017. The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 18 2017Joe, Sean & Lloyd “The church itself is essentially a table fellowship, the eucharist in all its dimensions being its central activity”. “It therefore also involved ‘sacrifice’ – u
18 June, 2017. The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 18 2017Perhaps that table environment was the only way to empower the community to live non-violently - in small groups where insight and direction could flourish. That might not be a popular opinion but to
18 June, 2017. The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 18 2017'Table fellowship' was surely in the beginning a matter of the sharing of food by those who had it to spare, with those who lacked. It therefore also involved 'sacrifice' - understood as generous sel
18 June, 2017. The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 18 2017'At present there is a lot of talk on “table of fellowship.”' That is perhaps the central plank of the liturgical renewal of the Council. Jesus taught in a fleshly way by celebrated meals with th
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June 16 2017I am really struggling with this initiative. It appears that we must have an absolute perfect model for women deacons before it will be allowed. More conversations must take place , people must go t
18 June, 2017. The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 18 2017“He also continues to put it up to his followers to take their stand with him, to take in all he stands for, living by his values, walking in his way, even if that means the cross”. The above sta
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May 26 2017Kevin, my brother in Christ, I really appreciate you posting this link. It is indeed a sign of hope and does the heart good to see some of those in the Church in India raising awareness of the many i
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