Pope Francis's nuanced statements are a source of hope and I support Gerard and his fellow signatories in their call to Francis to dispense with the CDF.
This week, Pope Francis commented on the Gospel passage that describes the behaviour of the sinful woman who washes Jesus’ feet with her tears and perfume.
Between the Pharisee and the sinful woman
The cold construct of legalism that has edges so sharp that they cut if you brush against them, has no place in a Christian faith whose roots are deep and secure in well-watered ground. Our understand
The reasonableness of all that has been outlined in the letter above should become the new norm to be adopted and so replace the unreasonableness of the CDF centuries old antiquated and anti-Christian
Peter@5 & 11, I have failed to find any similarities between the actions of the CDF and Jesus' actions in the Gospels. Perhaps you could supply the relevant references please.
Their actions are
Peter Shore @5, from the point of view, of the self styled, defenders of orthodoxy,your defence of the Curia is admirable.
The faithful people who continue to practice their religion, are left wring
@sara #7, I realise that these views are widespread. Unfortunately that doesn't mean they are in accord with Catholic principles. If the Church were a popularity contest perhaps it could change its pe
Donal, I agree that the account by Gerard is indeed truly shocking.
Sadly, it's not surprising as something coming from the Vatican where the on-going organisational dysfunction, and disconnect from G
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Something is rotten in the state of ………… Time for CDF to be stood aside and properly investigated.
April 21 2016Pope Francis's nuanced statements are a source of hope and I support Gerard and his fellow signatories in their call to Francis to dispense with the CDF.
Something is rotten in the state of ………… Time for CDF to be stood aside and properly investigated.
April 21 2016This week, Pope Francis commented on the Gospel passage that describes the behaviour of the sinful woman who washes Jesus’ feet with her tears and perfume. Between the Pharisee and the sinful woman
Something is rotten in the state of ………… Time for CDF to be stood aside and properly investigated.
April 21 2016The cold construct of legalism that has edges so sharp that they cut if you brush against them, has no place in a Christian faith whose roots are deep and secure in well-watered ground. Our understand
CDF: accuser, investigator, judge, jury, executioner, Christian?
April 20 2016The reasonableness of all that has been outlined in the letter above should become the new norm to be adopted and so replace the unreasonableness of the CDF centuries old antiquated and anti-Christian
Something is rotten in the state of ………… Time for CDF to be stood aside and properly investigated.
April 21 2016Peter@5 & 11, I have failed to find any similarities between the actions of the CDF and Jesus' actions in the Gospels. Perhaps you could supply the relevant references please. Their actions are
Something is rotten in the state of ………… Time for CDF to be stood aside and properly investigated.
April 21 2016Peter Shore @5, from the point of view, of the self styled, defenders of orthodoxy,your defence of the Curia is admirable. The faithful people who continue to practice their religion, are left wring
Something is rotten in the state of ………… Time for CDF to be stood aside and properly investigated.
April 21 2016@sara #7, I realise that these views are widespread. Unfortunately that doesn't mean they are in accord with Catholic principles. If the Church were a popularity contest perhaps it could change its pe
Appointment of ACP Administrative Secretary
April 16 2016Fáilte Liamy and congrats. A great appointment. well done to all involved. Ciaran Blake
Something is rotten in the state of ………… Time for CDF to be stood aside and properly investigated.
April 21 2016Donal, I agree that the account by Gerard is indeed truly shocking. Sadly, it's not surprising as something coming from the Vatican where the on-going organisational dysfunction, and disconnect from G
Something is rotten in the state of ………… Time for CDF to be stood aside and properly investigated.
April 21 2016According to the Catholic Herald one third of the parishes in Wales are going. Some in a matter of weeks.
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