The last few copies of The Swag, have given a lot of attention to Bishop Morris. It reminded me, that as priests, we are all greatly influenced by the discussions of others.
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Tell the good news please
I was reading The Messenger of Saint Anthony recently and was impressed by an interview with Peter Stanford, an English Catholic Reporter, and a frequent contributor to The Tablet. He was asked what he concentrated on when reporting about the Church. His answer was – “give the facts about the Church and note the “Good News” stories about what is happening in the Church”.
The New Translation
There is no doubt that priests and people will soon become accustomed to the new translation of the Mass. This is not to deny the many infelicitous phrases and cumbersome constructions in a work that was obviously designed by a committee.
The Curate’s Egg
When I’m asked what I think of the new translation of the missal, I say, “It’s like the curate’s egg.”
Shortage of Priests Requires a Rethink
Some time ago a parishioner in Kingsgrove parish, where I was serving, said to me that with the growing shortage of priests why don’t the bishops of the church conceive of a new way of ministering other than in a territorial parish. The Swag editors are keen to hear from you. Letters and articles should be submitted by email (Word document) to [...]
Bishops eating their own
The most chilling line in Eric Hodgens’ article (The Swag, Summer, 2011) is his observation about the Morris affair that shows “the bishops eat(ing) their own”: Heaps, Heather, Robinson and now Morris.
Letter to the Editor
I was distressed to read that The Record has associated Bishop Bill Morris with the ugly word “heresy”, especially coming from a publication which I have known and respected for many years. In what sense could he be demoted to such a level?
Letter to the Editor
When I was reflecting on last Sundays gospel (31st Sun in Ord Time) I found myself changing some words in light of the Australian Bishops Ad Limina visit to Rome.
Letter to the Editor
A few thoughts regarding the differences between Bishop Morris and the Holy See. I think we must accept the fact that Bishop Morris and those that support him are in good faith. Any priest today could do very well for himself in civil life if he felt his vocation to be there. The priests of the Toowoomba diocese are very able men.
