Review by Samuel Keyes Despite his book’s subtitle, Garry Wills never tells us clearly why he thinks that the Catholic priesthood is a failed tradition. That it is merely a “tradition,” one that has no reason to exist besides arbitrary clerical self-importance, he reminds us at every turn. The answer to the title question is that it is unanswerable. There are no reasons, … [Read more...] about Baby, Meet Bathwater
Archives for June 4, 2014
Alpha TV Plugs In
Matt Hemsley writes for Truro Anglican Church:Now Alpha has launched Alpha TV, a new way of doing Alpha in homes, cafes, sports clubs, bars … anywhere a group of friends can gather and get access to the internet.Alpha TV works by linking groups to a live feed of the Alpha Course as it is being run at the main church, Holy Trinity Brompton, that very night!Why is that better … [Read more...] about Alpha TV Plugs In
College Honors RC Bishop
Marites N. Sison writes for Anglican Journal:The Anglican-run University College of Emmanuel and St. Chad has awarded an honorary fellowship to the seventh bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon, Donald Bolen.Bolen, 53, a well-respected ecumenist in Canada and internationally, received the honour May 9 in recognition of his work in building Anglican-Roman Catholic … [Read more...] about College Honors RC Bishop