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  • Time for dialogue on sexual ethics

    August 10 2017
    Joe O'Leary

    Re the Centurion in Mt 8, I think the argument is based on the common connotations of the word pais in this connection at that time. It means "lad" rather than servant/slave (doulos, used in the same

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  • Association of Catholic Priests Statement on the Permanent Diaconate

    August 11 2017
    Mary Vallely

    Hear, hear! Delighted to read this statement. Unfortunately many dioceses including my own have already ordained permanent deacons and there will be five more ordained this September. I just wish this

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  • Time for dialogue on sexual ethics

    August 10 2017
    Francis

    Your openness and honesty Mary @8 is speaks to our hearts. I imagine the experience of your son is a common experience for many. Step by gentle step is the way forward I believe.

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  • Time for dialogue on sexual ethics

    August 10 2017
    Mary

    My son is gay. His father and I love him completely. It was a big decision for him to tell us that he was gay. I am delighted Ireland passed the same-sex marriage. I feel his is equal under the law.

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  • Time for dialogue on sexual ethics

    August 10 2017
    Con Devree

    In relation to #2 those who interpret scripture professionally operate at times with reference to the original language.If several scholars claim that the relationship between the Centurion and his

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  • Time for dialogue on sexual ethics

    August 10 2017
    James

    I came across a lovely story from the early Church....A man goes home to his parents. He has a secret to tell. He can't keep it from them any longer.‘Mum, Dad, I’ve got something to tell you.

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  • Time for dialogue on sexual ethics

    August 10 2017
    Frank

    Mary @1, you insights, as usual are invaluable. Dialogue is needed, as you say. What level would you recommend for this dialogue to take place? Episcopal? Parish? ACP? Moving outside formal Church s

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  • Time for dialogue on sexual ethics

    August 10 2017
    Tony

    A timely article and hopefully discussion and debate will take place on the issues that are raised. I agree with Frank @3. A great article of Bishop Santos. Hopefully the ACP will post it also.Wh

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  • Time for dialogue on sexual ethics

    August 10 2017
    Frank

    I loved the tenderness of this article and agree with many of the sentiments that were raised.There is a wonderful article on the website cruxnow about Bishop Antônio Carlos Cruz Santos, of Caicó

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  • Time for dialogue on sexual ethics

    August 10 2017
    Joe O'Leary

    Reading Justin Martyr's noble apology for the Christians, I am depressed at how much he refers to Hell and to the wickedness of the Jews. Christianity got off to a bad start. The question raised in th

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