Posts by Trigger

Quote: Originally Posted by swede  Was his first marriage in the Catholic Church? If not, it hold not need to be annulled.   She states that it was, in the post just above yours.

Love this, from the Martini article in the quote:     Quote: The church is 200 years behind the times. Why doesn't it stir? Are we afraid? Is it fear rather than courage? In any event, the faith is the...

This makes me a little uneasy, though. Apparently his fellow Jesuits find Francis a bit conservative.   One of Pope Francis' allegiances might tell us something about the church's...

Quote: Originally Posted by velveeta  Who doesn't love the Jesuits?!       IK,R????????

Quote: Originally Posted by Nazsmum  What do you see him bringing to the church? Will he change things?   Of course I cannot answer these questions, but I am so encouraged that a Jesuit...

Pope Francis I - an Argentinean, a Jesuit,  a man of humility and vision!!! it's like a dream come true!!!! I'm so excited for the future of our Church.

http://www.oakpark.com/News/Articles/4-27-2010/It's-critical-that-Catholics-find-their-voice/   Quote: Using responsible contraception puts us in mature partnership with, not opposition to, our God when it comes...

The notable differences are the Sacraments and the Eucharist ..... which does create an entirely different feeling, because they are a very big deal, spiritually. It was intense passion for the Eucharist that led me to the Catholic...

To clarify - the pontiff will not "join" a monastery. Immediately following his resignation, he will move to the Papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, and when renovations are complete at a monastery of cloistered nuns inside the...

Wow, nobody is discussing this?! I thought there were lots of Catholics here.   I'm excited, and hopeful that the Church will have a breath of new life and forward direction.