A transcript of Anthony Padovano's address at the American Catholic Council meeting in Detroit.

Waiting for the Spirit
Waiting is not an activity that we do well. And why?  Because it means someone else or some other power is in control of our little world, not us.  And being out of control and subject to others reminds us of our frailty and our vulnerability.

It’s not only the gays who struggle to come out of the closet. Many of us are in closets of our own making, closets that have nothing to do with sexual orientation but everything to do with owning our real self.

Marijuana has been in the news recently – all the way from South America to California and Washington State.

In Cartagena, Colombia at a summit of South American leaders, some heads of state criticized President Obama for refusing to abandon a drug war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and undermined their governments. Some argued that legalizing marijuana in the Untied States would help to defund the drug cartels in their countries. "I don't mind a debate around issues like decriminalization," Obama said, “but I personally don’t agree that that’s a solution to the problem.”

CORPUS May/June membership renewal drive is underway.  Please renew your membership so that CORPUS may continue its ministry towards an   inclusive priesthood. 

The Church in the 21st Century Center at Boston College seeks to be a catalyst and resource for the renewal of the Catholic Church in the United States by engaging critical issues facing the Catholic community.  Many programs can be found online for your spiritual and theological development.

This site provides excellent material for our day to day spiritual journey from Creighton University writers.  

FutureChurch is a national coalition of parish-based Catholics who seek the full participation of all baptized Catholics in the life of the Church.  A special emphasis is expanding an inclusive ministry.

Perhaps you have never heard of Henri Nouwen or you may be quite familiar with his writing. Either way we invite you to explore this site and discover why the themes of his many books resonate so deeply with people all over the world.

In this thought-provoking essay Michael Morwood raises questions that will be challenging to both traditionalist theologians and progressive theologians who have been searching for a better interpretation of the meaning of Jesus since the time of Teilhard de Chardin when the insights of modern science began to pose serious challenges to our theologies. This is a thought-provoking essay likely to be dismissed outright by the traditionalists and the fundamentalists but has the potential to encourage much reflection amongst those, following the likes of Teilhard de Chardin, who have been attempting to reinterpret Jesus as the "Cosmic Christ" as a way of enabling our traditional understandings of Christ to better fit with what we're learning about our universe from the sciences and modern scholarship.

After more than 50 years of life in a monastery, Sister Joan Chittister asked herself some questions. What — if anything — of monastic life is worth passing on to others in our time? What does monasticism offer seekers who are already overwhelmed by all the spiritual and secular options available to them? And how can those outside traditional monasteries embrace this life that is both enriching and enlightening?

The American Catholic Council is conducting a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis of the Catholic Church. We encourage you to participate.
PASSWORD: EasterPromise

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We honor the memory of a great priest and author, WILLIAM CLEARY.

William Cleary died Thursday, May 3, 2012, in Pillsbury Manor, South Burlington. He is survived by his wife, Mary Francis "Roddy" O'Neil Cleary; two sons, Tom and Neil; foster daughter, Ry Nguon; and siblings, Thomas H. Cleary, Catherine Scharle, Margaret Dittmann and Daniel Quiery. Bill was born Dec. 12, 1926, in Detroit, Mich.

He served in the Navy from 1944-1946, entered the Jesuit order in 1947 and studied at Saint Louis University. He spent 22 years as a Jesuit, teaching literature, music and drama. In 1964, while teaching at Sogang University in Seoul, Korea, he wrote "Chun Hyang Song", a musical comedy based on a Korean folk tale. It was revived for the 1988 Seoul Olympics, and again in 2006 at Seoul's Co-Ex Theater.

In the late 60's in New York City, he founded the Jesuit Writers Agency and co-founded Billy Budd Films, writing and producing educational short films. In 1969, he left the Jesuits and married Roddy. They settled in Vermont in 1976, opening Hopkins Bookshop at 136 Church St. in Burlington.

A prolific songwriter, Bill composed seven musicals and many other original songs; he also authored twelve books along with countless articles and book reviews. He was a vibrant member of the Burlington community and one of the founding members of Green Mountain Habitat For Humanity.

He and Roddy opened their home to a number of refugees, students, relatives and people in need. Most of all, he was well-loved for his wit, warmth, compassion, deep spirituality and joyful irreverence.

A memorial in his honor will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society. Funeral arrangements by Steven C. Gregory & Son. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 335, Williston VT 05495.

FROMM DONALD PAUL , 82, of Chagrin Falls, OH. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Miller) and the late Patricia (nee Kidder); loving father of Kathryn and Rebecca; dear brother of Marilyn Dearing, William (Cynthia) and the late Larry died May 6th.  Funeral arrangements: Thursday May 10, 11 a.m. at Holy Angels Church, 18205 S. Chillicothe Rd., Bainbridge Twp., where family will visit with friends FROM 4-7 P.M. WEDNESDAY AT CHURCH. Interment Restland Cemetery. A man of great warmth, patience and love, Don enjoyed Irish dancing with his daughters, travelling and remaining active with his parish and Future Church. Don was born in Akron to Marie (nee Walsh) and Werner Fromm on April 2, 1930. He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Akron and earned a Masters from John Carroll University. Don served as a priest for the Diocese of Cleveland from 1956-1968 at Sacred Heart Parish in Wadsworth and St. Francis De Sales in Parma. Don received dispensation from the Vatican in 1968. He worked for the Cleveland Public Schools as a guidance counselor for 30 years.and Robert (Marylou) Fromm. Mass of Christian Burial

The Vatican and U.S. Bishops are trying to silence women religious. Show your solidarity with the sisters by signing the petition.