tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post360310702999356925..comments2023-10-31T11:50:09.773+00:00Comments on Mulier Fortis: Chrism MassMulier Fortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01186202810919174492noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-69755820636523032452007-04-19T09:13:00.000+01:002007-04-19T09:13:00.000+01:00Dear Fr Sede,I am sorry that my comments sadden yo...Dear Fr Sede,<BR/><BR/>I am sorry that my comments sadden you... that was not my intention.<BR/><BR/>I did not misrepresent the Archbishop's homily - I said "There was much said on the priesthood of the faithful, and <I>precious little on the ministerial priesthood</I>"<BR/><BR/>As for planning for a Church with fewer priests, the Archbishop referred to his "Vision" for the Archdiocese in his homily... and the official material prepared for the meetings held in each parish clearly state that we need to plan for fewer priests.<BR/><BR/>"<I>I have no one in my parish with such a view of the Archdiocese coming together and worshipping God and being sanctified</I>"<BR/><BR/>I seriously doubt that... unless the whole of your parish are clones. In the same way, I recognise that some people enjoy happy clappy liturgy. I prefer a more traditional liturgy. And if I didn't believe that the Archdiocese coming together for worship was important, I certainly wouldn't bother to go, especially as some years I have had to take a day off work (without pay.)<BR/><BR/>Nevertheless, I thank you for your continued ministry in the Church, and I hope that you liked your Chrism Mass thank you card.Mulier Fortishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01186202810919174492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-81777835518436543442007-04-19T00:33:00.000+01:002007-04-19T00:33:00.000+01:00I am saddened by your comments on two fronts.1) Yo...I am saddened by your comments on two fronts.<BR/><BR/>1) You misrepresent the Archbishop's homily in that he did not say we need a vision of a Church with fewer Priests. Additionally, he said that it was good for others to hear what was being addressed to those in the ministerial priesthood.<BR/><BR/>http://www.rcsouthwark.co.uk/chrism07_homily.html<BR/><BR/>2) Thankfully, I have no one in my parish with such a view of the Archdiocese coming together and worshipping God and being sanctified. I loved the entrance procession coming into the Cathedral to Veni Sancte Spiritus, as it was sung at my own Ordination to the Priesthood.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418824956182412280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-36949015009264317832007-04-12T08:29:00.000+01:002007-04-12T08:29:00.000+01:00Thanks, Mac, for sending me the cards - and please...Thanks, Mac, for sending me the cards - and please keep on praying for us priests! Happy Octave.Fr Nicholashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00167592634288375599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-63363685745488758632007-04-10T05:35:00.001+01:002007-04-10T05:35:00.001+01:00I went to the Chrism Mass for the first time ever ...I went to the Chrism Mass for the first time ever this year. I'm pleased to say our archbishop gave a homily directed towards the priests and emphasizing the importance of "being the presence of Christ"! :-)DPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195133313571297243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-65882614863697004172007-04-09T17:19:00.000+01:002007-04-09T17:19:00.000+01:00Mark, Soul of my Saviour was the only good hymn......Mark, <I>Soul of my Saviour</I> was the only <I>good</I> hymn...Mulier Fortishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01186202810919174492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-55391044236949291392007-04-09T17:13:00.000+01:002007-04-09T17:13:00.000+01:00I'm glad Soul of my Saviour was sung even if the h...I'm glad <I>Soul of my Saviour was sung</I> even if the hymns are dire. It's a favourite of mine.<BR/><BR/>The homily at our Chrism Mass wasn't the shortest, but I liked it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-54984883180797019632007-04-09T16:06:00.000+01:002007-04-09T16:06:00.000+01:00The last time I went to the Chrism Mass (1998) I w...The last time I went to the Chrism Mass (1998) I was left feeling depressed for the entire Triduum, so grim it was. <BR/>I just don't go now.biretta wearerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534915583039367199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-79537639478824239002007-04-08T10:38:00.000+01:002007-04-08T10:38:00.000+01:00That's amazing re the placards & cards..never hear...That's amazing re the placards & cards..never heard of it before.<BR/>Fancy planning for 'less' Priests..a bit defeatest don't you think? What about all the African/Ukranian etc Priests? The Catholic Church is universal & some seminaries are full..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com