There's a problem here. And it's not just women deacons and Holy orders. It's the historical problems of how the idea of ordination actually developed in the early church and how the understanding of the sacraments develops. Some behave as if Christ ordained the apostles

‘Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’

Why is X only showing me vintage tweets over 10hours old minimum. Is there no one in the echo chamber today. Has AI filtered out time?

Cribs up

The National Board of Catholic Women President in Downing Street- we believe she may have been inside

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Assisted Suicide requested for convenience- example from New Zealand. Maybe Trump is right civilization is decaying

Who could deny a request made with such charm or an opportunity to meet a national treasure- truly the spirit of Christmas even the angels cried with joy

All we ask is a simple straightforward taxation system - no cliff edges and simple allowances Kemi Badenoch please promote the tearing up of all this complexity

Today York Oratory we celebrated Blessed Antony Grassi who despite his death in 1671 and beatification in 1900 is still languishing in the second division - but his scorched undergarments that saved him from a lightening strike are preserved so when in need of an electric miracle

Defections

Apparently home made mince pies with homemade mincemeat are unwanted so enjoy

Seems World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have updated the trademark classification and in this exciting up to the minute world the existence of "tatting shuttles" has been recognised for the first time

18th December Jeremiah 23:5-8 Matthew 1:18-24 The theme of kingship looms large in the story of our salvation. The transition from the people of Israel living as 12 tribes to their anointing of a king involved twists and turns.

What is the true theological importance of a shepherds crook- these young men know it must have a purpose

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Behind every pilar and hiding in low flow places, there are lost partners lurking with bemused looks in M&S today #Xmas

And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction.’

Is it proper to protect the design of a communion wafer?

Tea time