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More on the Anglican Crisis

I was asked to contribute an article on the Anglican Women Bishops crisis for National Review Online. You can go here if you want to read it.

What I Really Think…

I  have to confess to a certain ornery kind of pleasure in the vote of the General Synod against women bishops. Here’s why: I don’t really give two hoots whether the Church of England has women bishops or not. In fact, if it were up to me and me alone and only my opinion I’d [...]

The Real Divisions in the Church of England

Yesterday I posted an explanation of the complex relationships within the Church of England. I explained here about Anglo Catholic, Evangelicals and Liberals. However, this is not the full story. As usual, there is a story behind the story. The divisions between Liberal, Anglo-Catholic and Evangelical are, in many respects, only superficial and historical. The [...]

Understanding the Crisis in the Church of England

This afternoon the Church of England General Synod voted against women’s ordination. For those of you who are befuddled by this–join the club! Here are some explanations from this former Anglican: The Church of England is the Mother Church of the churches of the Worldwide Anglican Communion. Each of these churches are national churches and [...]

The Quotable Newman on Anglicanism

I never in arguing should think of entering upon your question whether or not the Anglican Church was ‘in schism’ or whether or not it was in possession of an ‘Apostolical Succession’. These questions seem to me beside the point in dispute. I never indeed, as I think, have said, that its orders were certainly [...]

The Pope Clarifies

I have heard that members of the Church of England are still debating the thorny issue of women’s ordination. Just to help our brothers and sisters see the issue more clearly here is the teaching of Pope John Paul II on the issue: Wherefore, in order that all doubt may be removed regarding a matter [...]

The Dreaded Shrinks

Do you remember The Twits by Roald Dahl? They got the “dreaded shrinks”. We all have to get the dreaded shrinks to follow Christ. Here’s my homily for today as part of Catholic Online’s Year of Faith initiative.

Who Governs the Church of England?

Today the Church of England General Synod will take a historic vote on the question of women bishops. The vote will be very close. Although it is thought that most people are in favor of women bishops, there are enough opposed to make the success of the measure in doubt. What interests me is that [...]

Thanks!

Many thanks to those of you who contributed to the annual Stick ‘em Up Campaign. There were a few large gifts, many smaller gifts and some in between. I’m very humbled and grateful for your loyalty as readers and your help as I attempt to reach even further with the good news of the fullness [...]

This World is Not My Home

Last week I posted a video of the old gospel song, This World is Not My Home I’m Just a Passin’ Through. This week I feel like singing it. Maybe it’s the gospel readings on Sunday about the end of the world, but I’m feeling mighty apocalyptical these days. I grew up with a heavy [...]