tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post6870794654035268316..comments2024-03-23T09:59:53.293+00:00Comments on LINEN ON THE HEDGEROW: Does the Archbishop know?Richard Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826907710570316952noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-36124852737462293152013-05-31T15:37:26.354+01:002013-05-31T15:37:26.354+01:00What shall we call him? As far as I can see, he...What shall we call him? As far as I can see, he's a deaconhead.FrereRabithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164077376680047600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-58737043274602157612013-05-27T19:19:38.183+01:002013-05-27T19:19:38.183+01:00TF, make up your mind, please. :)TF, make up your mind, please. :)Richard Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826907710570316952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-90975222022987146592013-05-27T13:03:35.238+01:002013-05-27T13:03:35.238+01:00Traditionally the style is reverend. I understand ...Traditionally the style is reverend. I understand you like a bit of tradition Tony Flavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303412739124761978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-57652641105064390772013-05-27T13:01:31.900+01:002013-05-27T13:01:31.900+01:00Why do you assume I do not? Because of a photograp...Why do you assume I do not? Because of a photograph taken on the lap top? Really? Tony Flavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303412739124761978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-44649586241857893132013-05-26T21:27:02.723+01:002013-05-26T21:27:02.723+01:00Yes, Mr Collins, it is a great sign, witness to al...Yes, Mr Collins, it is a great sign, witness to all, for a priest or deacon (or religious) cannot be witnessing by word and deed all of the time, e.g., when walking down the street, whereas with with their clerical (or religious) dress, they can (and should). Lyndanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-2534023397066249462013-05-26T20:04:51.695+01:002013-05-26T20:04:51.695+01:00TF - oh, so it's not "Reverend" then...TF - oh, so it's not "Reverend" then?Richard Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826907710570316952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-42800919187742811882013-05-26T20:04:01.148+01:002013-05-26T20:04:01.148+01:00Lynda, I would have thought that they would relish...Lynda, I would have thought that they would relish dressing in clerical garb, all of the time. A great privilege methinks.Richard Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826907710570316952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-19236252272989246672013-05-26T18:57:17.220+01:002013-05-26T18:57:17.220+01:00And the correct address for permanent deacons is T...And the correct address for permanent deacons is The Reverend Mister. Tony Flavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303412739124761978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-47026056431576599682013-05-26T18:55:59.795+01:002013-05-26T18:55:59.795+01:00Really Lynda? All the time? Really Lynda? All the time? Tony Flavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303412739124761978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-89478526056183804092013-05-26T16:53:59.069+01:002013-05-26T16:53:59.069+01:00Are not deacons supposed to dress in clerical garb...Are not deacons supposed to dress in clerical garb?Lyndanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-30746642446405189072013-05-26T08:36:38.302+01:002013-05-26T08:36:38.302+01:00Tony Flavin @ 8.44pm - 'The Reverend' as a...Tony Flavin @ 8.44pm - 'The Reverend' as a title would seem to be used only if you are a transitional deacon, that is, a seminarian en route to ordination.<br />Permanent deacons such as yourself should be addressed using the title 'Deacon'.Richard Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826907710570316952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-46128378629881358782013-05-25T20:44:17.234+01:002013-05-25T20:44:17.234+01:00It's reverend actuallyIt's reverend actuallyTony Flavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303412739124761978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-88174688963091450222013-05-25T20:08:23.820+01:002013-05-25T20:08:23.820+01:00Mr Flavin is a disgrace to the diaconate. He ought...Mr Flavin is a disgrace to the diaconate. He ought to be disciplined - he is misleading young people as to the one true Faith. The systematic robbing of young people's Faith in schools which are supposed to teach, nurture and form the pupils in their care in the Faith is scandalous and needs to be stopped ASAP. Lyndanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-13501521404527384352013-05-25T16:37:17.632+01:002013-05-25T16:37:17.632+01:00Genty, I'm more of the mind of Mr Christie of ...Genty, I'm more of the mind of Mr Christie of 10 Rillington Place! (only less charming).Richard Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826907710570316952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-40562040393419396742013-05-25T13:10:11.587+01:002013-05-25T13:10:11.587+01:00I can't make up my mind whether we have the pl...I can't make up my mind whether we have the pleasure of the company of Mr. Yeatman (the verger in Dad's Army) or the air raid warden.Gentyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05569143943867323153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-42317708051766323412013-05-25T09:14:55.134+01:002013-05-25T09:14:55.134+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Tony Flavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303412739124761978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-21006124807715572052013-05-25T08:15:48.188+01:002013-05-25T08:15:48.188+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Tony Flavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303412739124761978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-68648539267335545462013-05-25T03:35:01.675+01:002013-05-25T03:35:01.675+01:00I am closing the door on all further comments on t...I am closing the door on all further comments on this topic due to the vindictive and offensive tone struck by a deacon of the Church.<br />I hope to return to the subject soon but, in the meantime, some prayers are needed.Richard Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826907710570316952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-22483873488817936042013-05-25T01:04:27.288+01:002013-05-25T01:04:27.288+01:00Tony Flavin
You are someone who appears from the ...Tony Flavin<br /><br />You are someone who appears from the evidence of your own comments here to be a professional offence-taker and a rather sensitive soul, yet you don't seem to extend the same courtesy to others, especially the owner of the blog, who is the soul of politeness.<br /><br />This will catch up with you eventually. <br /><br />I am glad that the deacon in my parish is educated, and a gentleman. Dillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01205740584849200357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-86255229935345891452013-05-24T23:21:43.524+01:002013-05-24T23:21:43.524+01:00Hear you are dear, have a look at this
http://www...Hear you are dear, have a look at this<br /><br />http://www.catholic-ew.org.uk/Home/News/2008/Catholic-Schools-Children-of-Other-Faiths-and-Community-Cohesion-Loving-Tenderly-Acting-Justly-Walking-Humbly<br /><br />Dont worry about those last six words, you'll not understand them from what I can see.<br /><br />There's also this<br /><br />http://www.presenceandengagement.org.uk/pdf_lib/67_resource.pdf<br /><br />If it's a big issue for you, perhaps you need to discern if you are in communion with us Catholics after all.<br /><br />Don't let the door...........Tony Flavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303412739124761978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-71280507474981436102013-05-24T22:51:04.431+01:002013-05-24T22:51:04.431+01:00as no Catholic establishment has ever employed you...as no Catholic establishment has ever employed you, why should you know a reason?Tony Flavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303412739124761978noreply@blogger.com