women, church and Rome in the Guardian
I have a piece in the Guardian's Comment is Free section
The question of the week is about what the impact will be of the Pope's invitation to Anglican priests to come under the umbrella of Rome, an invitation largely offered, it seems, in response to priests who don't like women or gay people doing anything more than sit in a pew in CHurch.
I took the line that it's one thing to move somewhere just because you feel more at home there, but if your move is motivated by anger, you'll probably just take your discontent and unresolved attitudes with you.
I see that Church Mouse also has a piece in there.
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I used to be a communicant with the RC Church (CofE). I remember a Parish Priest saying that it’s great if Anglicans want to join the RC Church, but he worried over those who did so over single issues, because, although similar, there are big differences between the two churches that aren’t always visible.
Indeed. We seem pretty aligned in our arguments. Seems common sense to Mouse that people should worship in a church where they feel most at home.
Thanks for the wise commentary Maggi. We must get on with ‘the authentic work of true faith’ wherever we happen to be.