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CORPUS is a faith community affirming an inclusive priesthood rooted in a reformed and renewed Church.
CORPUS, celebrating forty-two years of service to the people of God, is one of the oldest reform groups in the Catholic Church, and is active in reform movements both in the U.S. and abroad. We are committed to working for a renewed priesthood of married and single men and women dedicated to serving God through the Community of Believers.
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Challenge of Forgiveness
There can be no compromise when it comes to the message of Christ. If we buy into it only half-heartedly, we will ultimately lose it. If we pick and choose who we will forgive - and how often - we end up betraying the entire message of the Gospel. If we are faithful only when it is easy to be, we run the risk of denying Him under pressure. With Jesus, it's all or nothing - His invitation to follow Him is one that requires both courage and generosity. It requires the ability to accept forgiveness, and to give absolution.
International Priests Statistics
Get the facts on what is happening globally to the number of priests, parishes, deacons, lay ministers, etc.
Provided to FutureChurch by Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA).
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Dreams Change, But They Should Never Die
Dreams Change, But They Should Never Die
by Hank Mattimore
Many moons ago, when I was a young man studying to be a priest, my dreams were as big as the highest mountain, as deep as the oceans. In my youthful zeal, I was ready to bring the word of God to all nations.
When I was finally ordained a priest and assigned to our mission in Japan, I recall flying over Tokyo, Seeing the bright lights of the city down below I thought to myself how privileged I was to be chosen to bring Christianity to this heretofore "pagan nation."
A half century later, I find it difficult to relate to the vision of this young man, burning with Christian zeal who dreamt of converting this nation of well over a million people to my religious beliefs. I have long since discovered that showing love and respect to others as they are is ultimately wiser and more effective than trying to convert them.
The latest statistics on the US priest's shortage 1976-2016
The latest statistics on the US priest's shortage
Courtesy of Future Church
How many priests, religious and deacons in your diocese?
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