Ruth, you’ve spoken to one of those who took part. What are their reasons?
They are responding to an offer made by the Pope which they believe is very generous. But their reason is that they believe that the Church of England, despite claiming to be part of the one holy, apostolic and catholic church in the Creed, has in fact departed from apostolic teaching, particularly over the issue of women’s ordination.
Will they be followed by many others?
Well there were many priests in the congregation at Westminster Cathedral today who are likely to join the Ordinariate. I think it will be a small stream at first; the question that nobody knows the answer to, is whether that will turn into a river or a flood….
God bless them for their strength of faith and for their courage to follow their hearts. Take note ACNA as your smokescreen towards WO will evaporate and precedent to walk will be in place.
Intercessor
Amen to that, Intercessor! WO is the ticking time bomb within ACNA.