Scripture for Life: Both Jeremiah and Peter had a bone to pick with God. But Jeremiah received a new perspective. Nothing was forced on him. Nor on Peter and friends.
Rather than spend millions on the Eucharistic Revival, the US bishops should be responding to eucharistic and ministerial scarcity, says columnist Sr. Christine Schenk.
The last time the church said it was going to make changes was in 1965, but all the changes to be seen were basically meaningless ones. This time, though, the faithful themselves are part of the agenda-making process.
Whether it's the process of birthing or a church synod, the addition of women — even in small numbers — can be a leaven that prompts change, says Sr. Christine Schenk.
Many of my sister-"sheros" are dealing with diminishment and the frailty of aging. We are accustomed to doing great things for the people of God. It can be hard to not be at the forefront of ministerial action anymore.
While our cars are getting faster and better every year, our ideas, our feelings, our insights and our freedom of belief are getting less and less important.
