tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post6972938794114018069..comments2023-12-16T16:17:43.886+00:00Comments on Fr Ray Blake's Blog: What's going on at SMUCFr Ray Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05584140126211527252noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-51968178231231887722012-09-30T12:54:15.233+01:002012-09-30T12:54:15.233+01:00Not sure I recognise bitterness and aggression in ...Not sure I recognise bitterness and aggression in many of his supporters, but I'm sure there may be exceptions.<br /><br />Dr. Towey has made a reasoned case for maintaining the structures at SMUC and a prominent position for the teaching Theology. <br />That case has met with a steamroller from the management across the summer vacation period. The proposal to merge has required 'reserved business' for governors, public removal of a lecturer, refusal of a consultative vote at the academic board and the flat refusal of a motion of no-confidence which had been proposed and seconded at the academic board. There are several resignations as well as the suspension of Dr. Towey.<br /><br />The recent meeting of staff at which a vote of no-confidence in the Principal was passed with no votes against contained about one third of the academic staff of the College. <br /><br />Some people conclude that if not bitter, the management seem aggresive. I'm sorry if one of Dr. Towey's supporters has lost sight of the fact that this started as a defense of Catholic Theology and should be conducted as such with truth and respect rather than bitterness and aggression.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618009322076714484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-47876041453906588322012-09-29T14:43:15.112+01:002012-09-29T14:43:15.112+01:00Deacon X,
No I won't publish that, the thing t...Deacon X,<br />No I won't publish that, the thing that makes me a little concerned about Dr Towey is the bitter aggression of his supporters. <br /><br />Does it come from his theology or is it just simply they themselves are bitter and aggressive?Fr Ray Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584140126211527252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-71655577549251369082012-09-24T23:32:34.557+01:002012-09-24T23:32:34.557+01:00Because this is probably terribly important, I thi...Because this is probably terribly important, I think as much light as possible needs to be thrown on it.<br /><br />It sounds a bit like a repeat of Card Vaughan fiasco.<br />Prayer is important but so is light.Fr Ray Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584140126211527252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-1096225877631059332012-09-24T23:16:37.974+01:002012-09-24T23:16:37.974+01:00Think the whole episode is connected with a staunc...Think the whole episode is connected with a staunch defense of the importance of teaching Catholic Theology - not sure about anything else. <br /><br />I'm afraid that I won't be able to summarise his thoughts and ideas in a few soundbites and I don't have time to answer all your questions. <br /><br />So, as Tony Flavin said earlier, why not just pray for all those involved, as Catholics do. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618009322076714484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-24818207533097279522012-09-24T22:53:46.804+01:002012-09-24T22:53:46.804+01:00M B Karamba, yes that I have seen his list but I h...M B Karamba, yes that I have seen his list but I haven't read any of it.<br /><br />You obviously have, so briefly tell us! Is he indeed a staunch defender of the hermeneutic of continuity, for example?<br />Fr Ray Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584140126211527252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-70406831463802424482012-09-24T21:49:42.170+01:002012-09-24T21:49:42.170+01:00You'll find a list of Dr Towey's articles ...You'll find a list of Dr Towey's articles and publications on SMUC website. Happy reading.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618009322076714484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-18267378222025731242012-09-24T21:42:36.162+01:002012-09-24T21:42:36.162+01:00I have never read any of Tony Towey's works, o...I have never read any of Tony Towey's works, or anyone who has, if you have tell us about them, I was not making an ad hominen attack, simply saying that his being an ex-priest was all I knew about him.<br /><br />In fact what I have heard about him as a lecturer seems really quite good, so tell us more about what he actually says, please.Fr Ray Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584140126211527252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-79339534916069352322012-09-24T21:27:34.301+01:002012-09-24T21:27:34.301+01:00Since much of Dr Towey's theology is published...Since much of Dr Towey's theology is published, I assume that you mean something else. <br /><br />As to restrictions on laicised priests, any or all can be dispensed. May just be that Tony Flavin and others, like me, don't care for ad hominum arguments about serious matters.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618009322076714484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-70526851102402610242012-09-22T19:10:06.154+01:002012-09-22T19:10:06.154+01:00Tony Flavin,.
If you want a conversation with me t...Tony Flavin,.<br />If you want a conversation with me telephone me. I really do not have the time to either answer your questions or respond to what seems upset you!Fr Ray Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584140126211527252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-35300640775285328532012-09-22T11:35:01.730+01:002012-09-22T11:35:01.730+01:00Not teaching in "Catholic" Universities ...Not teaching in "Catholic" Universities or being involved in the formation of priests are two prohibitions.Fr Ray Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584140126211527252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-7451662586378686992012-09-22T09:45:05.861+01:002012-09-22T09:45:05.861+01:00Would you like to remind all of us what they are p...Would you like to remind all of us what they are please?Tony Flavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303412739124761978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-71947903454729169272012-09-21T22:37:41.275+01:002012-09-21T22:37:41.275+01:00TF,
Certainly not but I do want to know about his ...TF,<br />Certainly not but I do want to know about his theology, don't you.<br />If your objection is to my mentioning he is a former priest, remember that according to the CCL that being an ex-priest prohibits a man from certain functions, so that is quite relevant.Fr Ray Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584140126211527252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-33012325393962542572012-09-21T21:29:26.634+01:002012-09-21T21:29:26.634+01:00Do we need to know anything about Towey's priv...Do we need to know anything about Towey's private life? Very Daily Mail/Sun.<br /><br />How about just praying for all involved, you know, like Catholics do.Tony Flavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303412739124761978noreply@blogger.com