By all means, let us look again at power and authority in the Church, and consider ways to reform its use and avoid abuses. But not by relinquishing the real strength of our tradition, which holds Eucharist as central.
Read moreMonth: August 2016
Survey Says: Post-Christendom Christianity
This megatrend raises all sorts of questions for those of us involved in liturgical ministry and in the academic study of liturgy, but for today I’ll ask just one: What is the best attitude to take in the face of a shrinking church?
Read moreHow Many Times Do I Need to Read Genesis?
Our engagement with revelation—from Genesis to the traditions of faith cultivated by the Christian churches—can never stop, rest, or cease, but only continue.
Read moreHoly Doors of Mercy, II
I wondered what experiences others were having with the opened Holy Doors.
Read moreChanges in NPM Leadership
The process is now underway to find a full-time president and CEO.
Read moreConclusions Regarding the Female Diaconate
By Peter Hünermann. From Women Deacons? Essays with Answers, ed. Phyllis Zagano
Read morePope Francis on Formation of Seminarians
“We need to truly understand this: in life not all is black on white or white on black. No! The shades of gray prevail in life.”
Read moreACP Excellence in Publishing Awards
Many of the winning books will be of interest to Pray Tell readers.
Read moreWomen and the Diaconate: Threading the Historical Needle
Reading Cipriano Vagaggini’s essay “The Ordination of Deaconesses in the Greek and Byzantine Traditions” has prompted me to reflect on the difficulties posed in mounting historical arguments of either side in the debate, and what might count as sufficient historical precedent in changing Church practice.
Read moreGathering and Eschatology
How often do we and our assemblies view gathering as a mere sociological happening? Or perhaps as a mere prelude to worship? How often do we reflect on our gathering as playing a role in a / the eschatological drama?
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