tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post435695382684589326..comments2024-02-26T09:30:54.111-06:00Comments on Domine, da mihi hanc aquam!: Abuse & Scandal: what went wrong?Fr. Philip Powell, OPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14970857401221305221noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-6526980832641086092010-03-30T14:50:01.441-05:002010-03-30T14:50:01.441-05:00Art, you are right, I strongly disagree. Changing...Art, you are right, I strongly disagree. Changing anything about the fundamental structure of the ordained ministry in response to this mess is a tacit admission that the structure caused the mess. No sure thing is possible...when the structure is followed faithfully. <br /><br />Any change would set a precedent for any future crisis and play into the hands of the revolutionaries.Fr. Philip Powell, OPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970857401221305221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-49048073792542459202010-03-30T14:45:50.879-05:002010-03-30T14:45:50.879-05:00Father Powell:
The most erudite, insightful
under...Father Powell:<br /><br />The most erudite, insightful<br />understanding of this insipid<br />evil that will affect the Roman <br />Catholic Church for the next fifty<br />years. Good, honest, balanced men<br />have been turned away from formation because vocation directors, etc., were afraid of anyone who was devout in belief<br />and action-OLD CHURCH as it were-who wanted to serve as priests.<br /><br />I know you disagree with this, Father. Maybe it's time for a<br />limited married clergy,(based on<br />the witness-dare I say it-of our<br />Orthodox brethren). At the very<br />least, we should expand the ministerial faculties of our own<br />church's permanent diaconate.<br /><br />Nevertheless, it is time for metanoia-a complete change of heart-for all God's ministers and people to repent and strive for<br />righteousness! IN JESUS' HOLY NAME<br />WE PRAY-<br /><br />Art Uvaas<br />Ontario, CA.Art Uvaashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623739029014659006noreply@blogger.com