Our Lord Jesus Christ clearly appointed twelve men for a ministry distinct from the rest of his disciples and gave them an order, “Do this in memory of me.” There were far holier women around, without a doubt, and yet his choice was plain.
Yes, there is a universal priesthood, as attested especially in Revelation. Further, there is a reason to avoid the use of the word “priest” in the early years of the church, to set aside any confusion with pagan and Jewish connotations of the word. But this does not mean the Apostles and their successors did not exercise a unique ministry.
I would not allow you to lecture at a Catholic seminary or university, at least not on this topic. On Holy Thursday of all nights. God have mercy.
There’s absolutely no need to discuss the issue. Pope John Paul II put an end to the debate declaring that women are incapable of receiving the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Roma locuta est, causa finita est.
To say nothing of the argument about why Altar Boys cannot (or should not) be girls. The line of succession. To see a tiny Girl Altar Boy up at the altar serving next to the grown man is offensive. And it is a lie given to her as well. We are not just playing around with your “turn” at a ministry.
There are lots of presbytera in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The presbytera are the wives of the priests; they are not ordained "priestesses"; they are simply laywomen who are referred to as presbytera out of respect for their particular relationship to their husband, the presbyteros. The local congregation holds them in high regard for this reason and for their many cheerful and long-suffering labors in the background of parish life.
Francis embracing a Swedish lesbian wearing a cross is enough to make me vomit. We debate points of doctrine within a rotten house.
Where did you find information about her being lesbian? As far as I can tell, she is married to Heinz Jackelen, a retired priest.
Nooooooooo!
Forgive them Father, they know not what they do!
Our Lord Jesus Christ clearly appointed twelve men for a ministry distinct from the rest of his disciples and gave them an order, “Do this in memory of me.” There were far holier women around, without a doubt, and yet his choice was plain.
Yes, there is a universal priesthood, as attested especially in Revelation. Further, there is a reason to avoid the use of the word “priest” in the early years of the church, to set aside any confusion with pagan and Jewish connotations of the word. But this does not mean the Apostles and their successors did not exercise a unique ministry.
I would not allow you to lecture at a Catholic seminary or university, at least not on this topic. On Holy Thursday of all nights. God have mercy.
Hmmm, you never answered the question.
He did not answer the question. Interesting, that refusal.
There’s absolutely no need to discuss the issue. Pope John Paul II put an end to the debate declaring that women are incapable of receiving the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Roma locuta est, causa finita est.
To say nothing of the argument about why Altar Boys cannot (or should not) be girls. The line of succession. To see a tiny Girl Altar Boy up at the altar serving next to the grown man is offensive. And it is a lie given to her as well. We are not just playing around with your “turn” at a ministry.
Father forgive them they don’t know what they are doing. Female priests are blasphemy
Why can’t some people accept the answers to their questions that have been answered repeatedly and definitively?
>whole article is wrong about pretty much everything
>biblical studies degree
Okay, that tracks.
Doesn't Paul use the term hieros to refer to his ministry at one point? With regard to his apostolate to the gentiles, no?
So, if I may ask, what would Jesus say about female elders?
Women would have been designated as presbyteras not presbyteros. I have yet to find a presbytera in the New Testament; have you?
There are lots of presbytera in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The presbytera are the wives of the priests; they are not ordained "priestesses"; they are simply laywomen who are referred to as presbytera out of respect for their particular relationship to their husband, the presbyteros. The local congregation holds them in high regard for this reason and for their many cheerful and long-suffering labors in the background of parish life.