"Roman Catholic Womenpriests are responding to the Vatican's position by demanding they affirm women's equality in the church including the ministry, said Mary Kay Kusner, the first ordained womanpriest in Iowa. Kusner was ordained June 13."To me, this feels more like a fear tactic," she said. "Fortunately or unfortunately, it causes us to lessen all the more the authority of the church."
My Response:
Right on Mary Kay!
Shame on the Vatican for linking female priest with horrific crimes like pedophilia. The church hierarchy has indeed undermined its own authority by such a ridiculous association. Female priests are serving God's people. We offer the church the gift of a renewed model of priestly ministry united with the people we serve in a community of equals. We are serving an inclusive, people-empowered Catholic Church in grassroots communities where all are welcome.
Roman Catholic Womenpriests are on the margins with the marginalized Catholics ( divorced and remarried, gays and lesbians, women who will not tolerate second class status etc) who are, according to demographics, the second largest "denomination" in the U.S. Female priests, like the early women leaders of house churches, who presided at Eucharistic liturgies, are offering hope to millions of Catholics who are invited to receive sacraments in our inclusive grassroots communities. Like Martha and Mary who invited Jesus into their home, Roman Catholic Womenpriests welcome all to God's banquet table of love. We, the people of God, are the Body of Christ. Each of us is gifted by the Holy Spirit with gifts to share for the blessing and growth of the community. Bridget Mary Meehan, RCWP, 703-505-0004
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