28 June, DOMA, Dolan et al
In reaction to SCOTUS on DOMA and Prop 8, Cardinal Dolan, president of the NCCB said, "This is a tragic day for marriage and our nation". Archbishop Cordileone said, "the…
June 19, Who do you say I am?
In the Gospel (Luke 9:18-24) Jesus asks, “who do people say I am”, and, “who do you say I am”. There is a difference between what we hear about Jesus…
Cleveland, Currente Clamando
I wish I knew what to make of Bishop Lennon’s latest move in refusing to let Bob Begin continue on as pastor of St Colman’s. I feel bothered, and perhaps…
May 13, Ordination Thoughts
Recently a local friend told me of her upcoming ordination to deacon in the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests, as well as her ordination to priesthood next year. She…
May 04, 2013, Why I Remain, Part II
Then the is the church in the pews. It is in the parishes where the "good stuff" happens. The folks there aren’t involved in the hierarchal posturing and threats. For…
7 April, Locked Doors
In today’s Gospel Story (John 20:19-31) the disciples had locked locked themselves in a room because they were afraid, and Jesus came to them. He said, “Peace be with you,…
Easter 2013
As we celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection, we do not limit it to something that was once and will happen to us later after we die, but we recall it is ongoing…
March 29, Some thoughts on Resurrection 2
There is significant polarization in the church these days. Folks who still take part in church life seem to be divided into three camps: those who believe that following to…
17 March, Stoning
Today’s Gospel Story (John 8:1-11) is the Woman Caught in Adultery. Church law of those days said she was to be put to death by stoning. The upright men of…
6 March 2013, Excommunication- Part Deux
The Q&A part of the Bishops’ letter states excommunication is the Church’s way of saying a person has done something that harms the Church and also harms the person’s relationship…