tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post1270785253101871821..comments2024-03-12T19:57:41.861+00:00Comments on THINKING CATHOLICISM: THE HOLY SPIRIT - NOT THE POPE - WILL DECIDE ON THE ORDINATION OF WOMENThinking Catholicismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16589713565062075036noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-49453951247914955212013-11-28T19:50:21.346+00:002013-11-28T19:50:21.346+00:00Fair comment Pat. Northern Ireland/Southern Irelan...Fair comment Pat. Northern Ireland/Southern Ireland and what is Catholic and what is Protestant is unique. The Holy Spirit is doing his bit for the Word of God never fails. You and I cooperate in the process as best we can. I can never say I know the eventual outcome nor can I claim ownership on any part of it-Seanroscommonmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08748800697962234196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-46715803423349115122013-11-28T18:07:34.688+00:002013-11-28T18:07:34.688+00:00Sean,
Meant to say what you wrote reminded me of ...Sean,<br /><br />Meant to say what you wrote reminded me of the Armadillo bird who liked to chase its own tail.<br /><br />It eventually disappeared up its own hole :-)<br /><br />PatThinking Catholicismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16589713565062075036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-40975067451125235922013-11-28T18:03:13.331+00:002013-11-28T18:03:13.331+00:00Mike,
I would unhesitatingly put my faith in the ...Mike,<br /><br />I would unhesitatingly put my faith in the Holy Spirit. He / She will either renew Rome or destroy it.<br /><br />PatThinking Catholicismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16589713565062075036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-62960495303121961812013-11-28T18:01:54.162+00:002013-11-28T18:01:54.162+00:00Sean,
You make very valid points.
But the Holy S...Sean,<br /><br />You make very valid points.<br /><br />But the Holy Spirit has some very difficult Prods to deal with too - see Northern Ireland :-)<br /><br />I have NO FAITH in Rome - either in itself - or in renewing itself.<br /><br />But as a fool I have retained every hope in the Holy Spirit.<br /><br />PatThinking Catholicismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16589713565062075036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-8253104579830755822013-11-28T15:19:04.933+00:002013-11-28T15:19:04.933+00:00Dear Pat, in the R C Church there is a species cal...Dear Pat, in the R C Church there is a species called Bishop which sometimes evolves into a sub species called cardinal. Cardinals congregate in a hive called Rome and huddle together for a psychosexual ritual called decision making. The cardinal is distictive by his powerful red plumage. A band of gold is visible on a digit of the right hand and the odour of expensive scent is often noted when observing this species. This species does not need a female to procreate and some say the species presents with a strange abhorance of the female. This may well be linked to a genetic defect. The cardinal is aware of an entity called the Holy Spirit but would file such a being in the same cabinet as the tooth fairy or perhaps the santa claus. The hive cackles and observes society from the safety of the Vatican and puts self preservation above all other needs. Being an introverted species they tend to dissappear up each others arses like a dog trying to swallow its tail. I fear if the species condenses much further they will create the first holey black hole. I fear the Grace of God will fall upon the proddies where the gifts and charisms of the female will be discerned and celebrated to become a source of edification to all who are open to the workings of the Holy Spirit. Seanroscommonmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08748800697962234196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-22635064681764088512013-11-28T14:45:08.202+00:002013-11-28T14:45:08.202+00:00The Holy Spirit versus The roman Curia....wonder w...The Holy Spirit versus The roman Curia....wonder what odds Paddy Power would give on that!!!! MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-20651788331962511692013-11-28T13:00:24.002+00:002013-11-28T13:00:24.002+00:00I can see your point.
But.......Rome was not buil...I can see your point.<br /><br />But.......Rome was not built in a day.<br /><br />It will not be dismantled in a day.<br /><br />At 78 Francis may only break the ground up a little - for someone else in the future to plough?<br /><br />In the end the Holy Spirit will be the decider.<br /><br />PatThinking Catholicismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16589713565062075036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-76859709236067307262013-11-28T12:48:40.062+00:002013-11-28T12:48:40.062+00:00We have many discussions about Francis,I stand by ...We have many discussions about Francis,I stand by my assertion that we are merely seeing the "cult of Personality" and some rather wonderful PR.Those who think Francis will make substantive changes to teaching and doctrine are in for a shock..he is a conservative..all be it with a heart.MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com