tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598228705498900088.post6093198200500657596..comments2024-03-12T07:54:08.013+00:00Comments on Offerimus Tibi Domine: Some are more equal than othersFr Simon Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375804232895565241noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598228705498900088.post-69874882187564262882013-02-09T21:31:44.326+00:002013-02-09T21:31:44.326+00:00God bless you Father! I am always proud to be in t...God bless you Father! I am always proud to be in the presence of a priest, especially in public. You, and those who have chosen the religious life, are a public witness to the love of Christ just by wearing your clerical clothing whilst going about your daily life. Rhoslynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11974106206703455204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598228705498900088.post-67306747227279369122013-02-08T23:12:16.069+00:002013-02-08T23:12:16.069+00:00Father Simon, you have my sympathies. But may I te...Father Simon, you have my sympathies. But may I tell you of the experiences of a person who is also part of a minority that has often experienced discrimination and inequality - but, thankfully not yet, physical violence. <br />I have been shouted at down the phone by a priest who raged that I needed a lecture in Christian charity. I was ordered out of a parish meeting by my PP, without having spoken, and told I was a Jehovah's Witness. I was accused by another PP in a parish hall of being a Jehovah's Witness. I was told in writing by my bishop that my criticism of the Church's liturgy would drive my family from the practise of their religion (actually, I was not criticising the Church's liturgy but the way it was being celebrated by priests in the diocese). I was often told by teachers in my children's schools that I was the only person who complained about the RE syllabus (eg, the Mass is no longer a sacrifice but a celebratory meal. We have all moved on). Young priests have been told to avoid me. <br />To which minority do I belong? I am, what is classed as a traditional Catholic. When discussing basic matters of faith and liturgy in conversation a common response is: "Well, you would say that, wouldn't you." <br />Your discrimination comes from outside the Church; my discrimination comes from within my Church. Which is more hurtful? Thankfully, things are changing for me for the better, but I fear your discrimination may get worse. Anonymous pleasenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598228705498900088.post-33971145522235776872013-02-08T21:03:06.810+00:002013-02-08T21:03:06.810+00:00Christ suffered taunts and mockery at his passion....Christ suffered taunts and mockery at his passion. When these unfortunate episodes occur just think of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the strength you need will be provided. God Bless you and your priesthood. KevinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598228705498900088.post-91023354815518952852013-02-07T00:25:11.811+00:002013-02-07T00:25:11.811+00:00Beautifully explained Father. God Bless you and y...Beautifully explained Father. God Bless you and your priesthood.Damask Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903564104733536123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4598228705498900088.post-55870169305291316242013-02-06T18:14:35.862+00:002013-02-06T18:14:35.862+00:00The Sacred Priesthood is a noble and holy vocation...The Sacred Priesthood is a noble and holy vocation. We should all pray both for our Priests and for Our Blessed Lord to provide us with more good and holy men who might offer themselves in this most noble of callings.<br /><br />It is a sad fact of our times that all are judged by the sins of a few. May Almighty God forgive their ignorance.Gertrudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16443302079077125890noreply@blogger.com