Comments on: Realignment of Anglican Groups http://www.theanglocatholic.com/2010/03/realignment-of-anglican-groups/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=realignment-of-anglican-groups Catholic Faith and Anglican Patrimony Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:43:43 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Fr. Anthony Chadwick http://www.theanglocatholic.com/2010/03/realignment-of-anglican-groups/comment-page-1/#comment-4315 Fr. Anthony Chadwick Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:23:36 +0000 http://www.theanglocatholic.com/?p=4580#comment-4315 I have approved this comment, to say very clearly that I want no discussion whatsoever of conspiracy theories or any other "positions" doing the rounds in traditionalist Catholic circles. Thank you. I have approved this comment, to say very clearly that I want no discussion whatsoever of conspiracy theories or any other "positions" doing the rounds in traditionalist Catholic circles. Thank you.

]]> By: Fr Tim http://www.theanglocatholic.com/2010/03/realignment-of-anglican-groups/comment-page-1/#comment-4314 Fr Tim Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:59:32 +0000 http://www.theanglocatholic.com/?p=4580#comment-4314 Just as an aside: What about Vatican II, Freemasonic influence, and Marxist infiltration in the RCC? Is any of it true? To what extent? Just as an aside: What about Vatican II, Freemasonic influence, and Marxist infiltration in the RCC? Is any of it true? To what extent?

]]> By: Fr. Eric Melby http://www.theanglocatholic.com/2010/03/realignment-of-anglican-groups/comment-page-1/#comment-4276 Fr. Eric Melby Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:25:11 +0000 http://www.theanglocatholic.com/?p=4580#comment-4276 To me, this issue strikes at the heart of obedience and authority. Either we trust God or we don't. Either we trust our bishops or we don't. The people of Israel were fine putting their trust in Moses while things were going smoothly. Yet, the minute things took a turn for the worse, they jumped on him. I read in this morning's appointed reading that they were ready to stone Moses for the lack of water in the desert! Whenever the times got tough, or the road ahead was obscured, the people lost their faith and grumbled against God and His appointed leaders. Is this not happening again today? I would hope that no one is left behind when the various Ordinariates are set up and established. I would hope that all would take that step of faith and follow their Godly appointed leaders. The Holy Ghost is doing something extraordinary at this moment in time. Archbishop Hepworth has called us all to remember the words of our Saviour in John's Gospel on the night he was handed over to suffering and death...(Jesus said) "I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me." [John 17:20,21]. What a fantastic witness to the world it would be if all of us could assemble obediently in front of our various shepherds and be guided into and towards the very unity that our Saviour himself prayed and willed for us. Like lambs being led and driven forward towards the greenest pastures and coolest waters we don't know of. Faith, trust, obedience. Sacrifice of 'self' and all that it entails, for the purposes of God and witness of Him to the world. Something definitely worth praying for. To me, this issue strikes at the heart of obedience and authority. Either we trust God or we don't. Either we trust our bishops or we don't. The people of Israel were fine putting their trust in Moses while things were going smoothly. Yet, the minute things took a turn for the worse, they jumped on him. I read in this morning's appointed reading that they were ready to stone Moses for the lack of water in the desert! Whenever the times got tough, or the road ahead was obscured, the people lost their faith and grumbled against God and His appointed leaders. Is this not happening again today?

I would hope that no one is left behind when the various Ordinariates are set up and established. I would hope that all would take that step of faith and follow their Godly appointed leaders. The Holy Ghost is doing something extraordinary at this moment in time. Archbishop Hepworth has called us all to remember the words of our Saviour in John's Gospel on the night he was handed over to suffering and death…(Jesus said) "I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me." [John 17:20,21].

What a fantastic witness to the world it would be if all of us could assemble obediently in front of our various shepherds and be guided into and towards the very unity that our Saviour himself prayed and willed for us. Like lambs being led and driven forward towards the greenest pastures and coolest waters we don't know of. Faith, trust, obedience. Sacrifice of 'self' and all that it entails, for the purposes of God and witness of Him to the world. Something definitely worth praying for.

]]> By: Fr Ian Westby http://www.theanglocatholic.com/2010/03/realignment-of-anglican-groups/comment-page-1/#comment-4273 Fr Ian Westby Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:51:17 +0000 http://www.theanglocatholic.com/?p=4580#comment-4273 A simple approach and explanation for a difficult decision for some! The important thing is, that the Great Doors to St Peter's have been opened and remain so without a time limit. You can walk through them when you are ready. If the 'others' were to expend their energy on looking to the 'greater whole', then perhaps we could all get along together, (whatever flag we fly) and march for Jesus under the banner of the 'Faith of our Fathers'. Archbishop Hepworth, along with the bishops of the TAC have clearly outlined that structures are to be put in place for the TAC and those who are not yet ready to go the distance. I for one, cannot abandon those who need more time, and will continue to fulfill my ministry in that direction. A simple approach and explanation for a difficult decision for some! The important thing is, that the Great Doors to St Peter's have been opened and remain so without a time limit. You can walk through them when you are ready.
If the 'others' were to expend their energy on looking to the 'greater whole', then perhaps we could all get along together, (whatever flag we fly) and march for Jesus under the banner of the 'Faith of our Fathers'.
Archbishop Hepworth, along with the bishops of the TAC have clearly outlined that structures are to be put in place for the TAC and those who are not yet ready to go the distance. I for one, cannot abandon those who need more time, and will continue to fulfill my ministry in that direction.

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