Comments for Dr. Abby's and Rev. Carol's Place http://www.drabbyreynolds.com God will never lead you where His grace will not keep you. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:45:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Where is the darn crystal ball? part One by Seven Star Hand http://www.drabbyreynolds.com/2010/08/where-is-the-darn-crystal-ball-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-375 Seven Star Hand Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:45:37 +0000 http://www.drabbyreynolds.com/2010/08/where-is-the-darn-crystal-ball-part-one/#comment-375 I have the crystal ball and it says the Vatican's days are numbered in months, not even years... I am the proverbial horse's mouth and I am now gifting you with the Vatican's worst nightmare, now realized. Christian Rome oppressed and massacred myriad souls over the previous age to prevent you from ever understanding what I have just made available to everyone. There are big new troubles on the horizon for Rome. A new day is about to dawn... Peace and Wisdom, Seven Star Hand I have the crystal ball and it says the Vatican’s days are numbered in months, not even years…

I am the proverbial horse’s mouth and I am now gifting you with the Vatican’s worst nightmare, now realized. Christian Rome oppressed and massacred myriad souls over the previous age to prevent you from ever understanding what I have just made available to everyone.

There are big new troubles on the horizon for Rome. A new day is about to dawn…

Peace and Wisdom,

Seven Star Hand

]]> Comment on The Call of Women to the Priesthood by Dr. Abigail Elizabeth Reynolds http://www.drabbyreynolds.com/2010/08/the-call-of-women-to-the-priesthood/comment-page-1/#comment-362 Dr. Abigail Elizabeth Reynolds Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:13:45 +0000 http://www.drabbyreynolds.com/2010/08/the-call-of-women-to-the-priesthood/#comment-362 Valerie, Thank you for your kind words. The presence of women in the visible and active role of the priesthood is vital for our understanding the equality of all in the presence and eyes of God. In Christ, there is no male or female... All are equal. It is also justice issue. God calls to love mercy, do justice, and to walk humbly before our God. And even the Vatican in the past has suggested that we need to understand God as both Father and Mother. How can this be done if we do not see God the Mother at the Eucharist? I wish you well in your book, your continued journey in Christ, and in your ministry. Valerie,

Thank you for your kind words. The presence of women in the visible and active role of the priesthood is vital for our understanding the equality of all in the presence and eyes of God. In Christ, there is no male or female… All are equal.

It is also justice issue. God calls to love mercy, do justice, and to walk humbly before our God.

And even the Vatican in the past has suggested that we need to understand God as both Father and Mother. How can this be done if we do not see God the Mother at the Eucharist?

I wish you well in your book, your continued journey in Christ, and in your ministry.

]]> Comment on The Call of Women to the Priesthood by Valerie Gross http://www.drabbyreynolds.com/2010/08/the-call-of-women-to-the-priesthood/comment-page-1/#comment-361 Valerie Gross Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:57:12 +0000 http://www.drabbyreynolds.com/2010/08/the-call-of-women-to-the-priesthood/#comment-361 thank you for this thoughtful and wonderful piece. I have been following the ordination of women with great interest, especially since the Vatican has been kind enough to bump us into the limelight with their recent ruling. I agree with you. Being called is a holy grace; it ought to be a crime to stand in someone's path of that call. I've written a novel about Mary Magdalene (women priests get a courtesy copy -- let me know!) and many women who come to my reading tell me they've been praying to MM for years. She's the only that makes sense to them. And now there are living examples of the woman apostle, all around us. Bless you in your seeking, your courage, and in all your prayers. yours in faith - Valerie thank you for this thoughtful and wonderful piece. I have been following the ordination of women with great interest, especially since the Vatican has been kind enough to bump us into the limelight with their recent ruling.

I agree with you. Being called is a holy grace; it ought to be a crime to stand in someone’s path of that call.

I’ve written a novel about Mary Magdalene (women priests get a courtesy copy — let me know!) and many women who come to my reading tell me they’ve been praying to MM for years. She’s the only that makes sense to them. And now there are living examples of the woman apostle, all around us.

Bless you in your seeking, your courage, and in all your prayers.
yours in faith
- Valerie

]]> Comment on Dr. Abby to Read at the Marion County Library in Fairmont, WV by Patty Smith http://www.drabbyreynolds.com/2010/07/dr-abby-to-read-at-the-marion-county-library-in-fairmont-wv/comment-page-1/#comment-304 Patty Smith Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:55:30 +0000 http://www.drabbyreynolds.com/2010/07/dr-abby-to-read-at-the-marion-county-library-in-fairmont-wv/#comment-304 Sorry to have missed your reading as would have thoroughly enjoyed it am sure. You are an inspiration. Sorry to have missed your reading as would have thoroughly enjoyed it am sure. You are an inspiration.

]]> Comment on The ELCA Takes Decisive Action on LGBTQ Issues! by Dr. Abigail Elizabeth Reynolds http://www.drabbyreynolds.com/2010/04/the-elca-takes-decisive-action-on-lgbtq-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-167 Dr. Abigail Elizabeth Reynolds Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:42:52 +0000 http://www.drabbyreynolds.com/2010/04/the-elca-takes-decisive-action-on-lgbtq-issues/#comment-167 Dear Mr. Holmen, You're welcome. I applaud the action of both the ELCA and the Episcopal Church for their action on these matters. As a United Methodist, my prayer is that we too will finally have the courage to act as you have. Thanks again for your comments and I wish you all the best. Dr. Abby Dear Mr. Holmen, You’re welcome. I applaud the action of both the ELCA and the Episcopal Church for their action on these matters. As a United Methodist, my prayer is that we too will finally have the courage to act as you have. Thanks again for your comments and I wish you all the best.
Dr. Abby

]]> Comment on The ELCA Takes Decisive Action on LGBTQ Issues! by Obie Holmen http://www.drabbyreynolds.com/2010/04/the-elca-takes-decisive-action-on-lgbtq-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Obie Holmen Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:42:44 +0000 http://www.drabbyreynolds.com/2010/04/the-elca-takes-decisive-action-on-lgbtq-issues/#comment-166 Thanks for highlighting the Huff post article. It's interesting to see how others view my church, the ELCA, and the gay friendly policies now in effect. I was present at the 2009 assembly that passed the tradition-busting resolutions as a volunteer for the gay advocacy group known as Goodsoil. Since then, I have blogged extensively about the policies and the conservative fallout at Spirit of a Liberal blog. Thanks for highlighting the Huff post article. It’s interesting to see how others view my church, the ELCA, and the gay friendly policies now in effect. I was present at the 2009 assembly that passed the tradition-busting resolutions as a volunteer for the gay advocacy group known as Goodsoil. Since then, I have blogged extensively about the policies and the conservative fallout at Spirit of a Liberal blog.

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