Synod Press conference feedback

[@robbieengland2671]

The person who has the greatest union with Christ is not a priest, a bishop, Pope, saint or angel but a humble woman.....Our Blessed Lady.

[@francescaderimini2931]

She said YES!

[@MaaFreddy]

@@francescaderimini2931I thought the same

[@jeannietyler2372]

@thecatholicman who is the person you talk about that taught you more about union with God than anyone. I am hearing Jean Currie but I can’t find anything close to that on the web. God bless you and thank you for your witness! 🙏🏼

[@CJJPstepintotheblue]

Jean Kourey? ​@@jeannietyler2372

[@kerr-q9t]

Amen!!!

[@carolynx9126]

As a woman I do not wish for any position of power or importance the most important thing to me is to love God and to draw closer to Him every day by attending TLM ,prayer and learning more about the faith. Being a mother is a much more important job than being head of anything. Sitting at the feet of Jesus humbly adoring Him is where I would chose to be there is no greater gift than to spend time with HIM 🙏

[@GyllenkroksAve]

Yes!!!

[@felisiamoris2905]

Your are absolutely right, Robert. The Church is sick and we're in a deep crisis. May God bless all of us! ✝️ Let's pray for one another... 🙏🕊️

[@tamarawinget]

Robert, this is The best expression I’ve heard on the synod. Thank you. Thank you for taking the time and focus on this moment in time. I was so moved by traveling with you to a monastery where one can experience the fruit of unity with Christ and communion with others who love God above everything. I converted in ‘23 but began my journey in college by readying St Theresa of Avila. I had distant parents and surrounded by Protestantism and she at least taught me to seek unity with God and to pray. Social pressures led me astray and into decades of sorrow. In my 50s I found the desert Fathers that led me to the Church and the Eucharist. The smaller I am the more precious my love and devotion to Jesus and Mary, the more fulfilled and contended I am and I feel a profound fulfillment in prayer. I pray those French girls find their unity in Him and not a social construct or they will never have peace. God bless you and your continued love of God and His church. You have challenged me this year to understand what God is asking of us not what we think sounds cogent with social norms . The only position that matters is our heart lifted up to God.

[@davidlynch-dt6ht]

@tamarawinget Beautiful testament! .. I imagine the holy Spirit is shifting the wheat from the chaff calling people from all faiths, and non believers too; to build our church anew!

[@tamarawinget]

I pray so. The fruit of a Father’s heart…loving us wherever our mucking out from pigs is and to call us home to Him and his treasure!

[@dadbot4eyes]

Brilliant video Robert. I have always aspired to have a closer relationship with Our Father, Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Blessed Mother and all the angels and saints. I do this by opening up my heart in my prayers. I am trying to pass on this idea of a relationship within the faith to my children. It has been with me and guided me since i was a young boy. It helps me to see through the noise of the modern world. I once prayed to Our Lady on my commute to work many years ago and asked her how i should pray to Jesus, this is the prayer and i've never forgotten it.... "Oh my Jesus, how i adore thee, fill my heart with a sincere love and help me to be steadfast in spirit, whilst being surrounded by a world of darkness." I dont know why, but it felt like the right time to publicly share it with you and your channel.

[@MarjorieBurns-gu9tf]

If I want to look for an example of living a true Christ centered life, it is the Blessed Mother! So humble, pondering within her heart, God’s Word. She lived daily with The Word Made Flesh. She never wanted to be center stage. Her eyes were always focused on Our Lord. It was always about Him, never about her!

[@ellenmcclay6730]

100% correct Robert They are traeting the church like it is a business God bless

[@declanfinan8842]

This is probably your most profound, truthful and prayerful presentation you have given which is tinged with your good gift of humility. Thank you so much for this. Yes, from what I have read of the great monks/saints of Mount Athos, we are missing out greatly on an appreciation of these great men of God. Our consolation must be the hope that our cloistered monks in Eastern Europe will be drawing down Graces from God on us, even though we remain oblivious in our disordered lives. God bless to all

[@sheiladumigan451]

Jesus Jesus Jesus 🙏❤️ May the whole world burn with love for Jesus and Mary 🙏❤️

[@ablarod948]

Yes you are right. It is union with God. That is the point of Christ's to us. Return to the Father. The Catholic Church used to understand and promote it. It's in the traditional Latin Mass. But now it's been lost, hidden behind social Justice and worldly concerns of equity. Orthodox still understand this and teach it, form their liturgy around it.

[@thecatholicman]

And while avoiding the trad debate, which is very fractured, the traditional Latin Mass is a beautiful mystery of that exact process of union with God.

[@mrscowley3050]

Thank you Robert St Teresa of Avila has beautiful Prayer Let nothing disturb you Let nothing frighten you All things are passing away God never changes Patience obtains all things Whoever has God lacks nothing God alone Suffices

[@GyllenkroksAve]

I wasn’t inspired to become a catholic (converted from the Lutheran church of Sweden) by popes and bishops. I met nuns that had a guesthouse that I happened to visit as a get-away for studies. One of the nuns organised a study circle on female saints. These marvelous women through history fascinated me and made me want to enter the Catholic Church.

[@dharmadownload6364]

I am an Orthodox Monastic, trained in the Athonite Tradition. In terms of hospitality, the strong belief is that when a guest arrives, Jesus Christ has arrived. The guest should be approach in this way.

[@thecatholicman]

That is certainly my experience

[@annamooney1705]

The greatest role a woman can have is that of a mother. God gave us such a beautiful role and one to be cherished. Mary is our example of a mother, as one who gave birth and who adopted all of us through Jesus Christ.

[@thecatholicman]

Motherhood has been destroyed a vocation, its a very sad time for humanity

[@carolynx9126]

Amen 🙏 I agree 100%

[@gtaylor178]

Pray that Francis is freed from the darkness he is surrounded by and that of his chosen court. Our Lady, Queen of angels send him help. St Joseph and St Jude pray for us.

[@josephmckernan2388]

Pope francis is not in darkness he is a real holy man he wants everybody in this world to love jesus dosnt matter what religion they our he is a true man of God.

[@GyllenkroksAve]

🙏Amen🙏

[@joebloggs1356]

That bit about the one good confession can be the difference between a condemnation or being saved. Thank you Robert, God bless.

[@johnnymism]

Our church isn't an NGO or a large public company that has to comply with cultural and diversity targets of the day. These answers from the speakers are clear and sensible.

[@jimh8729]

I love your encouraging words!!!

[@DerryCursillo]

It’s not about power or status, it’s about Faith

[@Safe-and-effective]

Good luck explaining that to a feminist.

[@tugatarle2654]

Thank you for the excellent explanation of what is most important in following Christ-neither positions nor power, but being in God's presence and letting the Lord guide you on the way to eternity.

[@croatiapuci]

God bless you Robert. Our Lord loves you, our Blessed Mother and all the Saints love you.

[@ferdinandbunyan8793]

Thank you Robert! So beautifully explained by the people who spoke!

[@tugatarle2654]

Greetings from Croatia! God bless you.

[@joanmills1592]

For what ever reason this video touched me on a very deep level.... Especially the part about taking the time to interact with someone.

[@joanmills1592]

On another note... No time to spend with God? We surely cheat ourselves of the greatest way to spend our time.

[@kayeking7698]

Thank you Robert for this inspiring video. The story of the monk who took time to be with the pilgrimage understands union with God. Love this video. I am going to share it with my prayer group.

[@narissama8670]

Excellent Robert. God bless you.

[@joanhooper95]

God bless you robert thank you for helping us 🙏

[@sc2399]

This was so good. Thank you! You articulate what is in my heart but not always able to say. So many threads that you untangle and weave into a clear picture. Contemplating "prepare the way of the Lord, make His path straight" while reading "Heart and Mind" by Shaia. Not sure why l got this book but l think you may have mentioned it. Fr. Radcliff said "teachings and Sacraments" Thank God for the grace of the Sacraments for Union with God! God bless you so enjoyed as well your experience at the Monastry. Such a beautuful yet simple example of hospitality.

[@michaelhughesdvm]

The question from the sons of thunder from last Sunday’s gospel is quite instructive here

[@085denis]

Hello Robert . Another excellent life experience you have presente. Your message is always clear , union with God. Your only concern is for people to know God by the fruits of our ancestors. Keep up God's calling, your voice is so important for us to keep hearing . Praise be Jesus Praise be his holy name.

[@brendaconyers6917]

Truly one of your BEST commentaries! Thank you!

[@RandallJennings-c3o]

Didn't Jesus tell us that what would draw people to the church is them seeing the love we have for one another? What a beautiful example of this with this humble eastern monk! We easily conflate "evangelization" with marketing. It really is about who we are for Christ and each other.

[@fiacradelacy1150]

Have had the fortune to attend masses withTimothy Radciffe, listen to his homilies, and speak with him, He is a very wise man, very forward thinking and a great asset to the church, great to see him involved in the synod

[@maddyproctor1443]

That we may be one in God - all peoples- each individual - and our own self to be one with God. God is on the march! No one is to be excluded. We do not need to be experts in the ways of the mystics. Prayer - talking to God - and listening to what God is saying. Building up our own relationship with God - he is there waiting for each of us to respond. It is attainable for each one of us. The Saints point us to God and to the Gospels - they are servants of God as we are called to be. Let us all rejoice in the goodness of God!

[@christachavez1061]

There was a time when I felt God was calling me to consider serving as a Deacon. I am a married woman and mother of three. My vocation would be one of total love and service and would not be motivated by power whatsoever. A clear response on why the Church would not welcome any human being's desire to serve and evangelize (whether male or female) is needed for all Catholics. I love my faith and all of the female doctors of the Church, and I understand the power of obedience. I am deeply devoted to our Blessed Mother. I hope clarity is gained for our generation, and for generations to come.

[@kimlersue]

"And The First Shall Be Last"!! What is it REALLY that these women are seeking? Heaven's Highest Places are Filled to the Brim With WOMEN of Great Humility! Role Model Mary The Mother Of God. Worldly ambitions are not how Catholics (male or female) ought to measure Christ's Church!

[@noelmckervey9895]

Dominos vobiscum Robert, an absolutely brilliant presentation.

[@seamusweber8298]

The mission of the Church is simple. It is the conversion of souls and the provision of sacraments to those convertrd souls to try to help their eternal salvation.

[@sheiladumigan451]

Thank you Robert!

[@josesarriegui1923]

Union with God! For that, we need a universal illumination of consciences May God help us

[@thecatholicman]

Absolutely not!!! We have the fullness of the faith present in the church and thousands of Saints speak of their path to union with God here on earth.

[@trudiliffey1399]

I agree totally with you Robert

[@stpatrick614]

The greatest model of church is the one Christ instituted. Just follow him and live like him.

[@lucypollard-gott510]

What about Mary? Why did no one at the Synod table recommend to young women (and men!!) to consecrate themselves to Our Blessed Mother and ask her to lead them to Christ, her son? She is the Mother of God! She is "between" us and Christ expressly to bridge that gulf and lead us to the union with her Son that you spoke about with such love. "The Authority of Women in the Catholic Church" by Monica Migliorino Miller is a wonderful help in understanding the authentic, indispensable role of women in the Catholic Church.

[@clivedytor2069]

Please let us pray for the Holy Father.

[@thistlewood1]

Great video and comment Robert , so true , although yesterday I was greatly saddened by a video of our arch bishop Eamon Martin rejecting help when a woman a mother begged him to help her son who was sent to prison for standing up for the faith in the republic , I never seen a man squirm so much to avoid the woman , my question is this , did Jesus reject woman who begged for help , no he was merciful,he always had compassion for the mothers ,he gave women respect and honour , because woman are the key with Gods grace to our existence,I could say lots of angry things about our Arch Bishop ,but what would be the point , he is a Pharisee simple as that ,only interested in his own position in Irish politics,nothing to do with our faith ,

[@Hierarchangel]

Where does this question come from? Christianity is a life of obedience to God, directing your heart toward God, but the world always lusts. His daughters' desires are not from God. Teach them the story of Simon Magus. And you are right, power and sex are always on the world's mind.

[@maddyproctor1443]

God wants us all to be one with him - all peoples and nations - not one person to be lost. This why he created us. He is Love. He is Mercy. He is extravagant in Love and generosity. His ways are not our ways and his thoughts are not our ways of thinking. We are not called to power. He calls us to be servants just as Sunday's gospel showed us the servant King..

[@joanhooper95]

It's not about power it's Christ's teaching follow jesus ❤

[@GerryBrennan-n3r]

Remember what Jesus said when two of his apostles ask if one could sit on his right side and one his left side.

[@marybeth6750]

After you said "This is what christ is trying to do" in the writings of Valtorta...at 23:38...your voice disappears. what did you say before "and THIS is what Christ is trying to do"? Thank you for your valuable exhortations, you are a gem!

[@CJJPstepintotheblue]

Have communion with God!

[@janetechaney7099]

St. Paul said: let women be silent in the Church. They are not to teach.

[@kerr-q9t]

Robert, another amazing video. Quick question...who is the gentleman you commented on who you had to pick up from the airport and what are some of his books? I would love to know so I can read what he has written in addition to St Teresa of Avila and St John of the Cross. Thanks in advance and God Bless.

[@thecatholicman]

You can get all his books here schoolofmary.org/solidfoundations/

[@jimvermeer9451]

Ave Maria, our mother and Queen of the church and protector. She knows the Divine Will of God. Woman in the church should learn from her to serve God and her Son Jesus Christ.

[@helenamcdonnell6472]

I passed a protestant charity 2 blocks from a church in queens & lines of people waiting outside for food. The joy of the young people there was palpable as they served everyone. The Catholic Church was locked up and opened for an hour & half every day for mass & rosary. A huge old Irish church in queens & the old priest talked of the charity of JP 2. How is locking up a church all day charitable? & Chirst like. Why isn’t the synod talking about priests helping the poor people & having communion for everyone but tell or educate at the same time about living a sinful life & have confession open every day just as much as mass. Confession is forgotten as is the rosary. Priests need to pray as well as monks and deacons need to say the rosary everyday with lay population

[@lolocooper3294]

Several seconds of audio were missing - right before you said “that’s what Christ was trying to do”. From 23:34 to 23:38 (Maria V. writings). What did you say? Deleted somehow?

[@thecatholicman]

No the video cut it off it seems,

[@thecatholicman]

I’m having lots of issues with the programme I use to record,

[@thecatholicman]

Theosis and Deification, that is what Christ is trying to do in the writings of Maria Valtorta.

[@lolocooper3294]

Theosis I’ve never heard of before. So I looked it up. Seems w It would fit right along with being part of the Body of Christ, Christ’s Body (His Church) in a literal sense.

[@martincull4914]

The goal of a Catholic is holiness, service, not to have a positive of power. Can you drink the cup that is mine?

[@ceciliavondehn4402]

Rev Timothy surprisingly responded quickly on the Church's teaching direction when questioned on any future for women priesthood. He just did'nt finish what the Teaching is on ordination of women in the Church! Too hard to say and hear in this Synodal scene.

[@zigmaskungys]

Countdown to the Kingdom?

[@thecatholicman]

Yes

[@katydidd6321]

I'm only about 3 minutes into this video, but I feel compelled to say something. That father, the dad of 3 daughters just said that he thinks they don't have access to the highest positions in the church (which is just his pride speaking, but thats another matter). Father Timothy (?), the man in white, he just told the dad that the highest positions in the Church belong to the Doctors of the Church, which is true as far as I can see, and many of those are women. Okay. I'm just going to say here, that my dad raised me the same way that dad is raising his daughters: to be second class citizens. I'm sorry, if you teach your girls that they are not eligible for this or that because they are girls, you are raising them to be second class citizens. The Church freed me from that. Only now the Church is going to cave-in to the demands of people like that dad, and its going to relegate me to being a second class citizen, just like the world _REALLY_ wants me to be. You know, I knew that amassing a library of books by the Saints and the Desert Fathers was a good idea, but I didn't fully appreciate at the time why. Because, among many other things, I can't go back to being devalued because of my biology. I expect this comment to get deleted by our YT overlords, so here goes nothin'...

[@nerdanalog1707]

Therese of Avila, Thérèse of Lisieux, Hildergard von Bingen etc… Role models for the entire Church, what better examples. What I can understand is that perhaps lay women would perhaps like more job opportunities to serve the Church and be able to live from that. To this I would say that to be creative and develop new opportunities is key.

[@dalecaldwell]

In an odd way, I think the woke fringe understand that the highest role a human being can achieve is motherhood, with their insistance that men can be mothers. Crazy, but insightful.

[@patcandelora8496]

In spite of the criticisms of Radcliff which may be deserved or not I simply don’t know enough about him to say. I thought he was accurate in this instance.

[@gtaylor178]

Yes indeed, he knows how to manipulate, a very clever man with a very pitiful agenda. He exposes himself the more you read his nonsense.

[@baumholderh8425]

@@patcandelora8496 it was so close to being right in my opinion, that it only shows the danger of his opinion more. He talks to much on the importance of teachers and active members. But the most holy and important are not teachers, but the saints. He downplays the prayer filled nun, the humble and caring bride in favor of the showy and more glorified positions like teachers and leaders. Those who lead are called to be last, but the modern person doesn’t want humility. They want the showy position. But tbf he is also a Dominican who love teachers, so that bias may be showing

[@Safe-and-effective]

Playing dumb won't serve the Church. One can be either a liberal or a Catholic, not both.

[@frankobrien899]

Please explain what Unity with God is.

[@michaellong9526]

Who is the highest person(outside of Christ) in the body of the Church? It is our mother Mary, a woman who personifies humility and obedience to her son and demonstrates the path to him is not in agrandising womanhood to drag itself up the hierarchy and seek power and position. My opinion, but I believe also the opinion of our Lord , our Lady and his mystical body ,the Church.

[@liammccann8763]

As you state Robert, none of the Synodal panel mentioned Christ's Mother.

[@francescaderimini2931]

We don’t want to offend the Protestants 😂

[@Safe-and-effective]

They have moved beyond that.

[@maddyproctor1443]

@@francescaderimini2931 What on earth do you mean by that? I have heard some brilliant sermons on Mary preached by Anglican priests - yes I use the word priests. They certainly understand Mary and her life - and love her!

[@PaulKelly-p3p]

God came to serve why plumb for prestigious position

[@zigmaskungys]

Have you heard of Mark Mallet?

[@imrosieposie2010]

It seems to me that it’s all about prestige or being the most important. Like women wanting to be priests or deacons. What happened to what God said about humbling yourself and being a servant to all I’m 70 years old. I never wanted to be a priest or deacon, that was not my place the Lord God gave that to men to follow the steps of the Apostles. I can’t understand this twisted thing about needing to be higher up like that Dutch man said they need -- we all need humility. desperately and repentance

[@robertb3336]

Would you mind recommending a book by Jean Khoury?

[@thecatholicman]

I would recommend this course first and from there you will see the books schoolofmary.org/solidfoundations/

[@MJK2600]

Robert, given your perspective, what's the point of the institutional Church then?

[@thecatholicman]

To lead you to that union!!! To offer the sacraments, preserve the deposit of the faith. Unity of the faithful. A mission that clearly is in crisis at the moment.

[@declancooney1029]

Hospitality ?????? I was travelling through SW France a few years ago and stopped off at Fanjeaux, where St Dominic founded his order. There is a Dominican Convent there and as it was hot and I'd been on my motorbike a few hours I was very thirsty. Not only was it impossible to get a glass of water, I wasn't allowed to briefly visit the Chapel.....the bar-tabac in nearby Montréal was happy for my few euro. I just said a wee prayer now, because I probably had some foul expletives as I rode my motorbike away from that convent.

[@declancooney1029]

Some walk from Salamanca to Alba de Tormes !!!!....I did it on my motorbike....I'm too lazy...."did" the Camino...on the moto as well, so people said I didn't DO the camino......so????

[@thecatholicman]

Some many catholic communities have become businesses.

[@declancooney1029]

@@thecatholicman Well, they have seen the RCC been treated as an ngo by many a Catholic, lay and cleric (especially the lay clerics in the "pastoral" councils!!).

[@tonychow5845]

We don't dictate our own vocation. The issue with women wanting to become priests is no different from men wanting to become priests withOUT God's calling.

[@maddyproctor1443]

How can anyone say that an individual woman or man does not have God's calling to the priesthood? God's ways are not our ways - God himself has said so. You are correct in saying that we don't dictate our own calling. Each calling from God is an invitation awaiting our response. There is no self entitlement here.

[@tonychow5845]

​@@maddyproctor1443 JPII had definitively shut down women priesthood 30 years ago, that's infallible teaching. As to men's vocation to the priesthood, I'd say those with same sex attraction are not called, simply because the Vatican has very clear instructions in this regard. The bottom line is this: Do we care more about "my will be done", or Thy Will be done?

[@maddyproctor1443]

@@tonychow5845 Only God is infallible - and we need to accept that. As Pope Francis said we need to view 'Infallibility' in the context of the particular time it was announced. So the Church must have humility in accepting that no human being is on a par with God. The issue of God's calling people to the priesthood cannot be trampled on - quite simply - there are too many opponents at this time in 2024 who find it intolerable to work beyond the safe confines of what has been the norm for centuries. The bottom line is:: God is on the march. The Holy Spirit is at work to renew all things. The will of God always wins through - not necessarily in our own time. Right now we must ask God to help the Church to work together in unity - God wants us to be one with him. We must truly work at this and not cause divisions.

[@tonychow5845]

@@maddyproctor1443 I submit to all Catholic teachings, some of which unpalatable, but I submit because I'm Catholic. If you interpret Church teachings according to your own likings, you could still be right, but no longer Catholic.

[@maddyproctor1443]

@@tonychow5845 Not to my own liking - that would not be right. Praying for wisdom and discernment and taking much time to listen to God - not having an expectation of immediate answers or likeable answers - that is the way of the follower of Christ.

[@williamharley9433]

I would like to know how people were chosen to participate in this synovial process. I can't understand these questions. First of all, St. John Paul II explained the all male clergy. This was put into practice by Christ Himself. Why is this being discussed? If Jesus (the personification of God's love) chose 12 men. If females were meant to enter into the Clergy, wouldn't Jesus have first chosen his Mother? Wasn't she the holiest woman who has ever lived? If this continues, there is one thing we can be certain of and that is an irreversible schism.

[@angelikamaris8728]

Who is 'Jeanne Curry' our 'Jean Currie/Curry..' ? In another video you talk about a you-tube channel with this Curry our Currie..i found no clous😢

[@thecatholicman]

schoolofmary.org/solidfoundations/

[@bndowney63]

Timothy covers the role of women within the hierarchy of the Church.. Silence is a great virtue exemplified by none greater than our Mother, the ultimate role model for the female of the species. On this synod.. hmmm .. the priest in white said he never thought anyone came between him and the eucharist .. really.. can I as a lay person consecrate the host? No, of course not.. the priest is fundamental in the sacrifice of the mass ..

[@minui8758]

The priest gives access to Christ rather than coming in between though

[@maddyproctor1443]

Let all people speak in God's name and follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit in doing so. God created each one of us in his own image and we are united in Baptism. We are equal in God. Mary is a brilliant role model for all of us! Silence is indeed a great virtue - perhaps those who are accustomed to being listened to and who have an expectation that this will always be so should allow themselves to be quiet and reflect on Mary's Magnificat - a powerful payer of gratitude to God. Blessed be God forever!

[@carmelasantoli4514]

Robert, I have been following your channel for quite a while. I want to thank you for your thorough reports and to your faithfulness to Mother Church. My humble opinion in regards to this synod...it is not of God....simple....they can turn and make all kinds of reasons why the women should be in this position or that. It doesn't make it moral just because they claim it is. Mary, Mother of God, had a very important role but she never took the place of Jesus or His Ministry. This is our example, plain and simple. This is all heading to the 'ordination' of females which in reality, will be no better than the Protestants. The false church of Jesus Christ.

[@grainneconroy2193]

Bishops are the teachers of the Apostolic Faith, not Doctors of the Church notwithstanding their great contribution and experience.

[@colmoneill191]

@@grainneconroy2193 It's not either or. But both. Church councils and popes (bishops) have proposed Doctors of the church because of their wisdom and profound teachings.

[@kaistigerboy]

Ave Maria Maria Duce

[@josephmckernan2388]

I have just finished watching a film about the life of pope john the 23rd what a lovely pope but the the cardinals where treacherous against him he was a beautiful soul please watch it its on KZbin our pope now francis just seems the exact same as pope john the 23rd before anyone starts slandering pope francis as he is being crucified by devious people please watch the film of the good pope john the 23rd

[@vaidassuopys4295]

Hi ,what do You think of tattoos?

[@thecatholicman]

Depends on the tattoo.

[@vaidassuopys4295]

@@thecatholicman but is not a sin to make tattoos?

[@PattiS3]

The daughters are chasing power instead of Christ. How sad for our Church.

[@Safe-and-effective]

That the Catholic Church has been thoroughly infiltrated by the worst, anti-Catholic, anti-Christian, liberal, marxist element is not a conspiracy theory, but a fact. Tragic. But, as usual, the fingers will not be pointed at the conspirators but at those who call them out....

[@maddyproctor1443]

Get a grip on this. We are all called to be servants of God - no power trips - no doing the worldly route of ruthlessly climbing to the top. We are following Christ - his kingdom is totally the opposite of this world ion which we live. We are god's servants, called to follow in his ways.

[@charleslascari7191]

So these women should reflect on Jesus's response to the Apostle brothers who aske for seats on his right and left in heaven. Also, isn't it true that the last shall be first. The sisters need to meditate on the great gift of humility.

[@maddyproctor1443]

Hold on - who are you talking about when you mention ''sisters'? We all need to meditate on the great gift of humility as indeed the first shall be last and the last shall be first.

[@johnnybgood5836]

tell your daughters to emulate Mary the mother of Jesus, Magdalen, + the female followers of Jesus whose input was crucial but who understood the plan and desire of Jesus who did not call these women to the priesthood or as deacons....they also of course can become protestant Pastors , in 'protest' .......

[@maddyproctor1443]

God is on the march here and now. The Holy Spirit continues throughout the ages to renew and breathe life into the world.m One of our jobs as Christians is to be open to God and to work with the Holy Spirit. God's ways are not our ways and God's thoughts are not the thoughts of the human mind - we can all too easily thwart God's workings.

[@Safe-and-effective]

Is that Ursula von der Leyen's (more) evil twin?

[@thecatholicman]

That is harsh

[@maddyproctor1443]

That remark is uncalled for

[@RayShortt]

Not a good point. There are 33 doctors.. only 4 are women

[@thecatholicman]

There are many women saints who lead

[@maddyproctor1443]

@@thecatholicman We are all called to be servants of God as clearly shown in this Sunday's Gospel. Jesus had to explain to the Twelve on more than one occasion that power in the worldly sense is not what it's all about. The women and men Saints are saints because they showed themselves to be servants of God - their achievements came about purely because they responded to the promptings of the Holy Spirit and acted accordingly. We must try to If we live according to God's values - power and leadership according to the way of the Creator of all that is. The world is in such turmoil because humans believe that we have a better way of doing things - aren't we clever?

[@Safe-and-effective]

How many would satisfy you? Is sainthood too something where quotas need to be imposed?

[@charcushman9507]

These people are talking Word Salads!!!!! They are, IMO full of 🐎💩

[@kathypetersen7558]

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