What can we do?

By Anonymous -


Lots of non Catholics think that our Church devalues women because our Priests and bishops have to be men, this of course is not the case at all. As we catholic women know our place is right at the centre of the church, prayer aid to the parish in all forms and the family are vital roles and what we can do ,no one else can.


God made men and women we are different and equality doesn't mean identical. I cannot be a Priest , but I can pray for them, I cannot be a Bishop, but I can pray for them. They cannot be what I am ,a mother and grandmother, but we all are vital and important. Let us be happy in our places in Gods plan ,not agitate uselessly for what we cannot change. I can wear trousers but they don't make me a man!


As part of the role I promote the Rosary for the Bishop and recommend it to all fellow ACWB readers and contributors, sign up its easy and the email reminders keep you on track!!

http://rosaryforthebishop.org/



"Heaven knows that our good Bishops are under fire for standing up for our Catholic Faith nowadays. What can we do about it? Support them with our prayers!
Rosary for the Bishop is a campaign that aims to support Catholic Bishops through prayer of the Rosary. Please take a few minutes to join in praying for your Bishop."

Comments

  1. Fr John Abberton1:06 pm, June 27, 2011

    A reminder that I posted an article on the mistake of the ordination of women on my second blog ; http://watchthinkpray.blogspot.com/2010/02/why-ordination-of-women-is-tragic.html

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  2. Anonymous1:47 pm, June 27, 2011

    Thank you ,Father John , I have just read it, very easy to understand and well argued

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  3. Anonymous4:21 am, June 28, 2011

    Wonderful post..entirely in keeping with the ACWB...true feminity & the wonderful way in which women are valued in the Catholic Church.

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  4. Anonymous4:26 am, June 28, 2011

    Thanks Jackie,I really value your opinion.

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  5. Autumn5:35 am, June 28, 2011

    Excellent post :)
    Autumn xx

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  6. Anonymous1:38 pm, June 28, 2011

    Thank you.

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