faithful dissenter.

“The church’s long history of “faithful dissent” offers both hope and perspective to Catholics in our time. It echoes the call of the Second Vatican Council, which, in 1964, declared that expressing opinions “on matters concerning the good of the church” is sometimes an obligation for the faithful.” From the op-ed page in the New York Times. "Saints That Weren't" and, it was written by a priest (philadelphian to boot!) who so far hasn’t been accused of heresy. I like that term, faithful dissent. I think I shall have to use that someday. It might make a great blog title. Who knows, maybe if I had enough time like my favorite blogger wishpers in the loggia to write about what I love I will use that title.

Anyway, I just wanted to let folks know I am still alive and well and I have survived yet another mass here at good old TCA. My creations for mass were considered gradeschool and childish by some folks, but the kids, upper and lower, were asking me when they would have the chance to do something for mass. That is of the most importance to me, that they enjoyed themselves and desired to become bigger members of our faith community.