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Dennis green
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Why do you call your selves the Catholic church when the Catholic church is for those who are "born again" no matter what Protestant denomination they come from? You belong to the Roman Catholic Church which is a "so-called" Christian religion. Roman Catholic is an oxymoron! You regard Protestants as separated brethren who will go to Hell if they do not join your church. |
Jean Strawbridge RSM Mid-Atlan
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| I have just had the opportunity to go through the reflections blog and want to tell you that I am grateful for the thoughtful sharing of the talents of all who contributed.Also you all take a great picture Thanks for being there for us. Sr. Jean |
Mike Doyle
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Dear N/A "Silly little obedience rules." Thus, you dismiss an important value and virtue by which all great saints of the Catholic Church, including the ones who did 'get out on the streets'(Blessed Teresa of Calcutta), and 'among the people'(Saint Philip Neri). No doubt, there were instances in the past where a disproportionate amount of energy was expended on trivial things. Such is part of the human condition, and one can find such a lack of equilibrium in all walks of life, not just the consecrated life. However, there is no doubt that the interior life is also real, and energizes many who need it to work in the world. Why you perceive the Sisters of Mercy, of all groups, as needing to 'wake up,' is beyond me. As one who is familiar with their distinguished history, I know that they have always been pioneers, on the edge, so to speak. I am sorry that your experience of religious life was negative. However, for many people, both men and women, it is life giving and liberating, while fraught with all of the imperfections of humanity. You state that'women should be priests.' Can you offer an argument as to why? As I stated earlier, the Sisters of Mercy have always been 'out in the streets;' their spiritual life made it possible for them to be the face of Christ in truly horrific settings: in slums, among the dying, on battlefields, and military hospitals, among prostitutes and neglected children. I gather that you do serve 'the people,' and your generosity needs to be praised. However, do not begrudge that same praise to generations of unselfish nuns. |
Kimiko Shoda
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| Women will never be priests in the Catholic Church. What is there in the Pope's pronouncements that you people don't get? Duh! |
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| I've been in religious life and I was shocked by the silly little obedience rules. Life is real out in the world. Wake up and start accepting women who know something about life and have not been sheltered. I encountered jealousy and an experience of a 45 year old woman being treated like I was 18. Also,wWomen should be priests and sisters need to get out in the streets and be among the people instead of in their little communities where shelter and food abound. |
Helen Gilsdorf, RSM
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Thank you to the Justice Team for creating a prayer service that helps us focus on our Critical Concerns as a vehicle for prayer for justice and peace while uniting with the whole Church in praying for Pope Benedict and his visit to the U.S. I personally am encouraged to focus my own choices more clearly in these areas of my life. The power of prayer from the entire Mercy Community can be a leaven and an energy for change in the U. S. Culture of War. Let us together put our hearts and minds in union with Christ's to achieve peace and justice in the world. Father Thomas Hand, S.J., repeated frequently this mantra in his teachings: Where attention goes, energy flows. |
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