Was reading THIS over at The Deacon's Bench and was led to comment:
One of my pastors (I regularly attend two churches; in my neighborhood and when I'm visiting my parents) gave a really good homily that applies to this. He explained how all baptised Catholics are called to the priesthood (note the lowercase "p") evangelizing etc. The best point I've heard about not ordaining women is the priests role "in persona Christi" both at mass and confession (reconciliation). At the risk of being a bit irreverent, "Jesus was a dude". So, a woman acting "in persona Christi" doesn't make much logical sense.
Deacon, I was glad to see your mention of the women in the diaconate. Seems to make a lot of sense and could help alleviate some personnel issues.
Deacon, I was glad to see your mention of the women in the diaconate. Seems to make a lot of sense and could help alleviate some personnel issues.
Okay...so, I would classify myself as a "feminist" I'm all about equal employment and equal pay. At one time I was really gung-ho about women being ordained. The more I thought about it the more I'm of the opinion that the guys can have the gig. I think however "The Church" should re-evaluate the role of Religious Sisters and the possibility of Women Deacons. The Church would have to be very VERY clear on the roles of Sisters and Women Deacons.
I have to laugh when people talk about the "subjugation of women" by the church. Back when most women were stuck as secretaries, nurses, and teachers (all noble professions which I am not downplaying as I am a teacher); Women Religious were acting in roles mostly reserved for men as Principals of Catholic schools and administrators of Hospitals. Of course, in the past the church may not have treated women well, but the church, made up of humans is still a product of attitudes of their time. What other Christian church has such a great love and devotion to a woman?
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