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1. I don't know about all the other Bishops that were sacked but William Morris's dismissal will forever stand out as unjust.
   Not too many tears over the Pope Emeritius leaving in Toowoomba.
   We all pray that the incoming Pope will be a person of integrity and have a real sense of justice.

   Posted By: Anne

2. Church traditions seem to be very selective.
   In the early church the faithful elected their own leaders.
   Bishops are now appointed and removed by Rome.
   The Vatican appears to now use such appointments to maintain power and control. Bishop William Morris, who took 'forced retirement' is an example this control.

   Posted By: Chris P

3. I have an image - only an image - of what we Catholics call The Judgement. It envolves people that I have offended standing in a line behind each oher as I approach the Pearly Gates.
   My entry to heaven is based on one thing: my need and decision to genuinely acknowledge the harm I did each person (intentionally or otherwise) and to express my real regret for doing so. In a word, become reconciled. Then I move onto the next person.
   I imagine (in the sense intended) all will need to do exactly the same or they will not enter the Pearly Gates. Some will have lines shorter than others; some much longer. Some will struggle with the need to be honest in ways they were not prepared to be on earth.
   

   Posted By: Mike Yates

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