Go to Part I Now that we have traced the nature and the theological implications of obedience and ecclesial authority, let us now look at authority and obedience as complementary responsibilities. Church documents emphasize that … [Read more...]
About Rev. Philip Smith
Father Philip A. Smith is a priest of the Diocese of Toledo, currently serving as pastor of two parishes. He holds degrees from Franciscan University of Steubenville, the Pontifical Gregorian University, and the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Rome. He is author of What Nobody Ever Told Us: A Guide to Getting More Out of the Catholic Mass.
Priestly Obedience in a Post-McCarrick Church, Part I
October 27, 2022 by Rev. Philip Smith
Introduction to Part I “I will do whatever my bishop asks me to do.” During my time in seminary, most seminarians did not anticipate huge struggles living the promise of obedience. Seasoned priests told us: “Everyone thinks celibacy is t … [Read more...]
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