tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post7336821724846020171..comments2024-03-23T12:05:23.537-05:00Comments on The Wild Reed: Progressive Perspectives on the Papacy (Part 1)Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-77873788766213870822013-03-11T11:27:07.103-05:002013-03-11T11:27:07.103-05:00Although all the pomp and circumstance and expense...Although all the pomp and circumstance and expense of the Vatican is a source of some embarrassment for the church at large, of much more concern to me is the influence of the Curia on the Pope. Entrenched power at the top is not a healthy thing. The preponderance of Italian cardinals is also a concern. I think the number is 23 out of 117 or so, way to many for so small a country. Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-40892107832348237012013-03-11T10:36:00.489-05:002013-03-11T10:36:00.489-05:00To this post and the subject I want to share how t...To this post and the subject I want to share how the Episcopal Church views the role of Peter. The Episcopal Church celebrates as a Holy Day the Confession of St. Peter. The holy day is celebrated on January 18th. <br /><br />On the holy day of the Confession of St. Peter, we recognize the faith professed by Peter in Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of the living God. We recognize that it is by Peter's faith that Jesus bestows upon him, his role as a spiritual leader. It is by his faith that Peter is able to exercise his role as a "first among Apostles."<br /><br />The place where Episcopalians and Anglicans disagree with the Roman church is that while Peter is a spiritual leader, he is not a political leader, nor is he the head of a church with any more authority over others, than any other bishop in the Church. The faith of Peter is the same faith that is recognized in all Christians, including the Bishops, Priests, Deacons and Lay People. Each has their particular role to play, but we all share in the same faith.<br /><br />As part of our calendar of commemorations for the Saints, we recognize many men who have had the role of Bishop of Rome. We recognize the Bishop of Rome's contribution to the faithful advancement of the whole Church including but not limited to Catholics, but in communion with all faiths. We see the Pope as having a similar calling to the Archbishop of Canterbury, which is to do what they can to hold the unity of their respective church communities together. Everyone talking together at the same table.<br /><br />May the Holy Spirit guide this process, and may the whole Church listen very carefully.Br. Anselm Philip King-Lowe, OSBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02153443604460189234noreply@blogger.com