The posted comments in this paper to the ordination of women priests in Santa Barbara present the most glaring example of why we need these women more today than ever. Particularly disturbing is the writer who uses the scribe Timothy to quote Paul as admonishing women to be silent. A common thread running through much of the comment. Silence, is to the point, the reason for the emergence of such a growing expression of voice within the Roman Catholic Church. In the culture of silence we experienced neglect, exploitation, and abuse. The male dominated leadership of the Roman Catholic Church failed to be good stewards of all of the members of the Church. Thus, over time the dissatisfaction and digust have given rise to a new culture. One of accountability, openness, and responsibility. None is being silent, and especially not the women. Fully membered in the Church by Baptism, Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation women claim their right to full participation in all of the sacraments of the Church, including Holy Orders. The support for such inclusion exists. Abuse of power by popes, bishops, and male leadership throughout the church over centuries without question has brought about the rejection of silence as a means to control the faithful. Women are being called forth from a community disgusted with the practices of the past and hungry for a priesthood that is relevant,present ,and connected to the spiritual needs of the people. Infused with a spirit of service, dedication and support women are being ordained because of their priesthood...attentiveness and leadership to a community..not their gender. Voice is the culture, silence is not. Catholic means universal and a universal church means ALL members participating fully in one voice, one priesthood,one love.
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Posted on July 28 at 5:33 p.m.
The posted comments in this paper to the ordination of women priests in Santa Barbara present the most glaring example of why we need these women more today than ever. Particularly disturbing is the writer who uses the scribe Timothy to quote Paul as admonishing women to be silent. A common thread running through much of the comment.
Silence, is to the point, the reason for the emergence of such a growing expression of voice within the Roman Catholic Church.
In the culture of silence we experienced neglect, exploitation, and abuse. The male dominated leadership of the Roman Catholic Church failed to be good stewards of all of the members of the Church. Thus, over time the dissatisfaction and digust have given rise to a new culture. One of accountability, openness, and responsibility. None is being silent, and especially not the women.
Fully membered in the Church by Baptism, Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation women claim their right to full participation in all of the sacraments of the Church, including Holy Orders. The support for such inclusion exists. Abuse of power by popes, bishops, and male leadership throughout the church over centuries without question has brought about the rejection of silence as a means to control the faithful. Women are being called forth from a community disgusted with the practices of the past
and hungry for a priesthood that is relevant,present ,and connected to the spiritual needs of the people. Infused with a spirit of service, dedication and support women are being ordained because of their priesthood...attentiveness and leadership to a community..not their gender. Voice is the culture, silence is not.
Catholic means universal and a universal church means ALL members participating fully in one voice, one priesthood,one love.
On Women Anointed Catholic Deacons, Priest in S.B.