STOP PRESS The result of the vote in the General Synod of the Church of England on the measure to allow women to be consecrated as Bishops failed to reach the necessary two thirds majority in the House of Laity and consequently the measure has failed.
We now need a period of reflection and prayer about how this matter can be resolved to the satisfaction of us all particularly to provide the Sacramental Assurance that Anglo-Catholics need. Deo Gratias
Father
ReplyDeleteThere is a clear message here for bishops and clergy. Listen to the laity. They may be less likely to be guided by fashion.