I agree that online Masses should continue because the Church should follow the example of Jesus who shared meals with tax collectors , sinners and women and invite all the baptized to receive Communion in person and online.
At Mary Mother of Jesus Inclusive Catholic Community, we celebrate a real Mass. We pray the words of consecration and receive Communion at our own table .
We the people of God are the Body of Christ called to nurture one another in mutual love and generous service at the table, around the table and beyond the table.
As we share Eucharist we become Eucharist- blessed, broken and shared at the table of the world.
Time to include Roman Catholic Women Priests in discussion on women in ordained ministries.
We have 20+years of experience- widening Church’s tent by providing sacraments for all not just those who obey the rules.
Pope Francis has said that the Church has not listened enough to women, so he is conducting listening sessions with women theologians and an Anglican woman bishop. These sessions could lead to a historic breakthrough with more women at the table with the Council of Cardinals including Roman Catholic Women Priests.
We have asked for a meeting with Pope Francis and the Synodal delegates to share our stories of dedicated priestly service to God’s people. Our international Roman Catholic Women Priests Movement has been creating a Church for everyone for over 20 years in small ecclesial, inclusive sacramental communities with a wide array of diverse ministries. We look forward to sharing our lived experiences of a renewed priestly ministry in the community of the baptized that fosters equality, empowerment and co-responsibility.
It is time for us to be included at the table!
Bridget Mary Meehan ARCWP, sofiabmm.bmm@gmail.com
Mary Mother of Jesus Inclusive Catholic Community, Sarasota,Florida discussion in the church
Women, including an Anglican bishop, were invited to their meeting on April 15 and 16
Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals continue their discussion of women's role in the church at the Vatican Feb. 5, 2024. Pictured, clockwise from the left, are: Cardinals Gérald C. Lacroix of Québec; Juan José Omella Omella of Barcelona; Seán P. O'Malley of Boston; Fridolin Ambongo Besungu of Kinshasa, Congo; and Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. Continuing, to the right of the pope are: Bishop Marco Mellino, council secretary; and Cardinals Oswald Gracias of Mumbai, India; Sérgio da Rocha of São Salvador da Bahia, Brazil; Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, president of the commission governing Vatican City State; and Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg. Bishop Jo Bailey Wells, deputy secretary-general of the Anglican Communion, left, Salesian Sister Linda Pocher and Giuliva Di Berardino, a consecrated virgin from the Diocese of Verona, Italy, are the women who addressed the group. (CNS/Vatican Media)
What is Vocations Sunday? Held the fourth Sunday of Easter on Good Shepherd Sunday, the institutional Catholic church prays for an increase in vocations, particularly to the priesthood. Hmmm. We know that women called to priesthood are not welcomed into their calling by the institutional church at this time. The Women’s Ordination Conference offers prayers for an increase in the recognition of the baptismal equality of women that endows them with the same capacity to be called to ordained ministry.
Same Baptism. Same Spirit. Same Calling.
Same Baptism: We believe in one baptism in Jesus Christ, in which all believers are baptized priest, prophet, and royalty.
Same Spirit: The Holy Spirit gives Her grace freely, abundantly, and fully to all people.
Same Calling: By virtue of our common baptism, and through the power of the Holy Spirit, all people have the capacity to be authentically called to ordained ministry.
This Vocations Sunday, the Women’s Ordination Conference calls the church to recognize the equal dignity and baptism of all God’s people and embrace the splendid reality that God calls people of all genders to ordained ministry.
We gather today to remember our friend and neighbor, Art Bugelli, who passed away last month. We give thanks for hm and for the many good memories of Art's time with us.
In this RemembranceService,we comfort one another with stories and precious memories of Art.
Listen now to this beautiful song: In the Garden
Psalm 23: God is my shepherd, I shall not want.
All: God is my shepherd, I shall not want.
O my Beloved, You are my shepherd,
I shall not want;
You bring me to green pastures for rest
And lead me beside still waters
Renewing my spirit;
You restore my soul.
You lead me in the path of goodness
To follow Love’s way.
All: God is my shepherd, I shall not want.
Even though I walk through the
Valley of the shadow and of death,
I am not afraid;
For You are ever with me;
Your rod and your staff
They guide me,
They give me strength and comfort.
You prepare a table before me
In the presence of all my fears;
You bless me with oil, my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me
All the days of my life;
And I shall dwell in the heart of the Beloved forever.
Amen.
Translation by Nan Merrill, Praying the Psalms
New Testament: Gospel: John14:1-3
Don't let your hearts betroubled. You have faith inGod;
In God'shousethereare manydwellingplaces;
Otherwise, how could I have told you that I was going to prepare a place foryou? I am indeed going to prepare a place foryou
And then I will come back to take you, that where I am, there you may be aswell.
Tribute
Loving God, we remember Art and wepraythat he mayrestin eternallightandeverlastingpeace.We will carry him in our hearts forever as we light this candle in his memory.Amen.
Family, friends, community
We invite friends and neighbors to shareathought, prayer,poem, songorbriefstory inremembrance of Art.
Benediction
Our hearts are sad even as we are also grateful for the years that Art graced our lives.
He enriched the human fabric of our days.
May his spirit know a peace unburdened by earthly pain and trial.
May he be at rest, embraced in unending love, forever and ever, Amen.
