Thought for the day

MISSION statement:

We are a group of Catholics, some of whom are ordained, brought together by our love of Christ's Church and our anxiety about its future. Still inspired by the Second Vatican Council, we want to contribute fully to the life of our Church so that we may be a more effective sign of the Kingdom of God. To do this, we believe that an atmosphere of openness and dialogue both with each other and with our church leadership needs developing. Accordingly, we aim to supply channels of free and frank communication. We desire to help create a climate of trust and respect for all where this dialogue may be fostered.

THEOLOGY statement:

ACTA is a movement built from below by clergy and laity alike in every diocese in England and Wales. It exists to give those people an effective voice. It is an instrument to establish and promote space for a trusting dialogue within a hierarchically structured people’s Church.

ACTA believes that the reforms of the Second Vatican Council are the only way forward for mission to modern society. It is not a small chapel of selected followers; it believes in the Church as a “big tent”, with open doors. As a free and representative association of believers, it seeks to liberate the expertise in the ranks, so as to bring added energy and witness to the Church in the world.

: Written by Joseph O’Hanlon; Published: 19 April 2020

Commentators on radio and tv speak about the apostles, the disciples, and their “response” to

the Risen Lord. CP and other women commentators have emphasised the men.

The stories of the women are very complex, very rich in theological challenge, and full of promise and surmise. These women, in their diffferent experiences, offer a theological platform

for deep reflection.

We might begin by asking why did heaven in all four Gospel to speak first to women about resurrection.

A thought for the day.

Joseph O’Hanlon.