From the very beginning, the group discussed inclusive language in the liturgy, the scriptures, and use of feminine references to God as well as an open Eucharistic table and whether a priest is needed to celebrate Mass -- pretty radical stuff!
While there are different theologies of worship in RCWP, the movement makes clear that it is not Protestant, Anglican, Orthodox, or Eastern Catholic. The movement looks to Vatican II for guidance and inspiration and to faithful implementation of its documents. However, Maria explained, the concept of priesthood may evolve in the future. In April of 2012 Maria Thornton McClain was ordained to the priesthood in Indianapolis, IN.
While there are different theologies of worship in RCWP, the movement makes clear that it is not Protestant, Anglican, Orthodox, or Eastern Catholic. The movement looks to Vatican II for guidance and inspiration and to faithful implementation of its documents. However, Maria explained, the concept of priesthood may evolve in the future. In April of 2012 Maria Thornton McClain was ordained to the priesthood in Indianapolis, IN.
Maria's Journey to Priesthood
I don’t know the real beginning of my journey to priesthood. Maybe it was my devotion to the Eucharist and the Church Year that I had developed from grade school days.
One thing I do know is that the convent was not the right fit for me. I stuck it out for 15 years, because I thought being a Sister of Mercy was what would fill my longing for some way to serve God and help people in need. When I was assigned to teach fourth grade in an inner city Catholic school I thought that would was be the answer. It wasn’t!
Besides teaching, the sisters at St. Bridget’s visited the children in their homes, including some in public housing high rise apartments. I chose to visit one of the girls in my class. I had trouble holding my breath all the way up in the elevator to the eighth floor so I wouldn’t have to smell the stale urine. The father of the student I visited sat with a long whip next to him to deal with his children when they wouldn’t obey him. His children sat quietly in his presence. You can imagine how they acted when he wasn’t around. . . . More
One thing I do know is that the convent was not the right fit for me. I stuck it out for 15 years, because I thought being a Sister of Mercy was what would fill my longing for some way to serve God and help people in need. When I was assigned to teach fourth grade in an inner city Catholic school I thought that would was be the answer. It wasn’t!
Besides teaching, the sisters at St. Bridget’s visited the children in their homes, including some in public housing high rise apartments. I chose to visit one of the girls in my class. I had trouble holding my breath all the way up in the elevator to the eighth floor so I wouldn’t have to smell the stale urine. The father of the student I visited sat with a long whip next to him to deal with his children when they wouldn’t obey him. His children sat quietly in his presence. You can imagine how they acted when he wasn’t around. . . . More
Studying the Issues
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