• A question of gender

    It seems to me that one rarely sees a priest who happens to be a woman happen to wear a maniple.

    Actually, one doesn’t see many people wear the maniple these days, for reasons that I’ve never quite understood.

    Why, when one does see such a thing, does it seem invariably to be sported on the left forearm of a priest who happens to be a man?

    Your thoughts please.

5 responses to “Lonely Hearts”

  1. Saph Avatar
    Saph

    Lonely Hearts
    Brilliant suggestion, anyway.

  2. Sarah Ingham Avatar
    Sarah Ingham

    Lonely Hearts
    It’s nice to see that the really important things still occupy your mind! Enjoyed reading the blog.

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    Anonymous

    Lonely Hearts
    Ooh, Sarah! Imagine seeing you here! Where are you?

  4. Ruth Avatar
    Ruth

    Well I’d sign your petition.

  5. A fried of Mary Magdalene Avatar
    A fried of Mary Magdalene

    Lonely Hearts
    Judging by what I see around the SEC, I think there’s a lot to commend a lonely hearts column.  Of course, being the SEC it would have to be inclusive and allow for same sex friendships too.  I say it go for it Kelvin!

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