July 2017 – Page 10 – Episcopal Cafe

Pope taps liberal archbishop to succeed conservative cardinal as head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

July 3, 2017 4 Comments

Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller, a conservative theologian, is nearing the end of his five year mandate as the head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which is the department supposed to defend the Catholic doctrine. The Vatican has released a brief statement that Müller’s mandate will not be renewed, and instead, his deputy, Archbishop Luis Francisco Ladaria Ferrer, who is more liberal.

Blessing of the Boats and the Bay in Longport, NJ

July 3, 2017 No Comments

Church of the Redeemer in Longport, New Jersey held its second annual “Blessing of the Boats and the Bay” yesterday.

When the Rooster Crows

July 3, 2017 1 Comment

Three times, Peter denied Jesus. I can only imagine the pain and indignity that Jesus must have felt. Peter, one of the first disciples to be called, was with Jesus throughout his entire ministry. And yet, through all of this, Jesus loves Peter.

2FAB #51: 2Samuel 23-24

July 2, 2017 No Comments

In this episode, the turmoil at the end of David’s reign

A charism of God’s creation

July 2, 2017 No Comments

We have been asked what it is like being a gay person at Palmer Memorial Church. The answer is that being gay is a nonissue

Rethinking the transition process

July 2, 2017 33 Comments

The search processes for diocesan bishops, rectors, and vicars are broken. Little evidence exists, beyond anecdotes, to demonstrate that the current processes efficaciously select clerics who succeed in their new posts

Appeasing the Gods

July 2, 2017 1 Comment

Violence has been crucified. In the new regime, the greatest are those who serve the most, those who have time to pour a little cool water for a child.

Start the Fire, Keep It Burning

July 1, 2017 5 Comments

Both women were utterly Christian. They were born and raised in the church or in various churches, and took the Christianity very seriously.

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Month: July 2017