tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post1835146473494288429..comments2023-12-16T16:17:43.886+00:00Comments on Fr Ray Blake's Blog: Ordinariate January SaleFr Ray Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05584140126211527252noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-16956069991745250802011-01-07T21:12:38.087+00:002011-01-07T21:12:38.087+00:00It may seem that the Holy Father has built a bridg...It may seem that the Holy Father has built a bridge across the Tiber with a very low priced toll to cross, but it really is not that cheap for us who are set to follow that path.<br /><br />There is no need to go in to great detail, but let me assure you that many of us have already paid quite a price to this point, and it seems that we may still have more to pay in the future. In fact, some of us may or may not be allowed to enter into the Ordinariate as priests, and if it is the case that any of us are called out of the priesthood (for a time, or forever) than the cost to us will be quite high indeed.<br /><br />That being said, it's important for all to understand that those of us who are priests and know that coming into full communion with the Holy See is a must, also stand ready to sacrifice whatever we are called to give up in order to do so. Even if it means exchanging our collars for ties. For we have no right to the priesthood; it is God that calls us to act on His behalf in Holy Orders, and He certainly can call us out of Holy Orders if it be His will. "nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done."<br /><br />Let us continue to pray that God will open the doors and build the bridges that will allow us to once again be in full, visible communion with the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church<br /><br />Fr. Mark Siegel<br />Dean, Cathedral of the Incarnation<br />Orlando, FlFr. Mark Siegelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-55197132817668128522011-01-07T20:22:07.864+00:002011-01-07T20:22:07.864+00:00Wonderful scriptural illustrationsWonderful scriptural illustrationsalmostholymolyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00558239371087788084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-63270540834782880232011-01-07T17:44:57.917+00:002011-01-07T17:44:57.917+00:00It is great to see such enthusiasm from both cradl...It is great to see such enthusiasm from both cradle Catholics and those seeking to join the Ordinariates!APLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263849064934385487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-61651575152645769842011-01-06T16:41:33.511+00:002011-01-06T16:41:33.511+00:00Parable of the Labourers - let's rejoice at th...Parable of the Labourers - let's rejoice at those who've arrived at the last hour...On the side of the angelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05558623489507006790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-74470437538147939832011-01-05T22:57:55.143+00:002011-01-05T22:57:55.143+00:00Fr Ian & Bishop Edwin,
What good news!
The r...Fr Ian & Bishop Edwin,<br /><br />What good news!<br /><br />The robes are ready, the rings are ready, the calf has to be killed.<br /><br />When you come be as disruptive as you can, take up the carpet, have the keys to cellar, let's have a party. <br /><br />Ignore the sullen brother muttering about the goat, he'll come round, for my brothers who have been dwelling in captivity in a distant country will be home soon.Fr Ray Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584140126211527252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-4293195040630718782011-01-05T22:03:20.403+00:002011-01-05T22:03:20.403+00:00Thank you for your generous welcome, Father. We&#...Thank you for your generous welcome, Father. We'll try not to be too noisy or disruptive - and I'd be glad of your prayers as my wife and I are received on January 21st ... ready for my ordination in Portsmouth 'before Lent'.Edwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213363119774322096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-16826246645084875742011-01-05T20:57:45.255+00:002011-01-05T20:57:45.255+00:00I love the "eleventh hour" - it gives ho...I love the "eleventh hour" - it gives hope to all...your blog is looking great Fr Ray..blessed New Year!Jackie Parkes MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16693505024823229152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-66202896977484266492011-01-05T20:37:06.159+00:002011-01-05T20:37:06.159+00:00As a lifelong Irish Catholic (albeit a not very go...As a lifelong Irish Catholic (albeit a not very good one), I totally agree with you Fr Blake. Your analogy between this and the 11th hour workers is absolutely perfect.<br /><br />A hundred thousand welcomes to *all* who enter the Catholic Church - whether or not it brings any difficulties, it will bring many blessings. If it brings many difficulties, this will be God's will and we must welcome the difficulties also with open arms - in any case we need to make much penitance for the sins of our age.epsilonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17785182500278281351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-3546461036793735562011-01-05T18:27:35.817+00:002011-01-05T18:27:35.817+00:00As one who is in the process of getting onto the B...As one who is in the process of getting onto the Barque of St Peter, I am grateful to our brethren in the Catholic Church who have been so generous in saying 'come in'. The Holy Father has indeed made possible a gift that can have only come from God through him as the Vicar of Christ. <br /><br />Fr Ian <br />Traditional Anglican CommunionRev'd Ian Westbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-5216230813809581952011-01-05T16:51:23.599+00:002011-01-05T16:51:23.599+00:00I agree Father, I'm excited too!!!I agree Father, I'm excited too!!!Basilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-37896636621829938332011-01-05T16:36:56.783+00:002011-01-05T16:36:56.783+00:00Yes Basil, but it is so exciting!!!Yes Basil, but it is so exciting!!!Fr Ray Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584140126211527252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-50033569555592977642011-01-05T16:28:52.063+00:002011-01-05T16:28:52.063+00:00The reason these men are being ordained so quickly...The reason these men are being ordained so quickly is because the Ordinariate needs to be set up quickly. Their priesthood is not for themselves - it is for the benefit of countless others who will be brought into the life of the Church through this movement of the Holy Spirit.Basilnoreply@blogger.com