Here is my latest catholic dialogue column for the Prairie Messenger. The expulsion of Fr. Roy Bourgeois from the Maryknoll Order and the priesthood for his support of women’s ordination has made headlines around the world. Top-down, disciplinary actions and demands for doctrinal purity and unquestioning obedience seem to be increasing. How do these disciplinary actions affect the perception of our Church? What effect do they have on the new evangelization?
If a pure church is the goal, new evangelization is not needed
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Isabella: Thank you for putting into words what has been going through my head. And doing it in such an understandable way. Look forward to seeing your articles and blogs whenever they pop up in my email! Advent blessings! You are an advent blessing to us. Kathy
Thank you for the kind words, Kathy! And Advent blessings to you, too. May Advent hope and longing guide us in all we do!