I'll second that. Also pleased to see you ditched the hair for ordination, cool on a private dude, but a distraction from Our Lord's ministry which at the altar most especially should not detract from Him IN THE SLIGHTEST.
Warmest congratulations on your ordination. I'm a Roman Catholic, who attends both Novus Ordo and Latin Masses, and have very little time for the current Vatican incumbent. We've had many bad popes, but this one seems hell-and I use the word advisedly- bent on destruction of the Church he's been entrusted to guide. This article was an important help to understand Catholic Anglicanism. Our English Martyrs, like St Oliver Plunkett whose feast day was this Sunday may may not entirely agree with your thesis, but those days are long past. Our Western society is in such a mess, that we don't have the luxury of infighting.
Congratulations, Fr. Calvin. I don't agree with all of your theology, but I also believe that unity in the church is an essential goal.
I would take issue with how you framed the Reformation, since Luther and others did not leave the Catholic church, but were kicked out. I don't see how they had much of a choice in "leaving Rome."
But perhaps that's better left for another time. For now, congratulations.
"Not sure I agree about unity." That is a core tenet of the Christian faith. I don't know any denominations that do not pray for Christian unity every Sunday.
"Doctrine is important." We are all in agreement there.
"We cannot bury conscience to be united." Again, we are agreed. If you think I am saying otherwise, you are missing my point.
I think we agree on more than we disagree on. Disagreement isn't always bad.
I definitely get that. Ideally, we would be (and one day will be) unified IN right doctrine, and I don't think we should compromise doctrine to achieve unity. But we should also recognize that not all doctrines are important enough to divide on (look up theological triage if you haven't heard of it), and we can have some level of unity with fellow Christians, even if we disagree on second- or third-order doctrines.
Congratulations brother. We need more priests in the trenches living the faith. Armed with the cross and the rosary let us save souls by bringing them to Christ. Wonderful explanation of our journey. Strive for the faith. Deus Vult.
Also, wonderful picture at the end of a beautiful catholic family. Forgive the pride, they are my parishioners here at St Charles King and Martyr. Know we in St Charles (Huntsville, Alabama) are praying for you and your ministry.
Fr Robinson, as a Roman Catholic in Ireland, I recognise you as a true priest. I have more respect for you than for the Pope because he has basically turned Pagan (if anyone doubts this, look at the footage of him worshipping the Pachamama and performing a pagan ritual on the altar of St Peter's, or read his comments in which he claims all religions are the same - which amount to syncretism). While I still recognise the Pope as head of the Roman Catholic Church, I feel he is make terrible errors. I feel privileged to have come across you, by chance, on TV (GB News, which I used to watch before they sacked you and turned into the Home of Cancel Culture & propaganda wing of the Israeli Government). I would love to see you in conversation with Bishop Schneider and Cardinal Burke, or speaking at the Cafe Theology events organised by the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore in Ireland.
Amen! May the Lord bless you and your ministry- great to read your post - appreciate your heart and clarity- I love the pursuit of unity of all believers to reflect Him more fully in our world today - your brother in Kentucky is praying for you!
I'm very thankful to the Lord that you've finally been ordained, I hope that the Lord continue to use your ministry to help bring unity and dialogue between all churches and synods. I can definitely agree with the pain of all the disunity in the church. One of the pastors from my synod will always say this is not the way Christ wanted it to be, so many believers in Christ unable to partake of Christ's Body and Blood together, but as a Lutheran it comes down to this, can you say Amen to when your pastor proclaims this is the true body and blood of Christ, given and shed for you, for the forgiveness of your sins, do you really believe what Christ's words or do you believe Christ to be a liar. I really believe the eucharist is going to be the cause of unity if dealt with wisely. As Lutherans we aren't going to go farther than what is written, we are not going to try explaining how using Aristotle's philosophy of essence and substance, nor are we going to say it's a spiritual body separate from Christ's bodily presence, we are just going to stick to what Christ said. And even though that is a Lutheran approach I feel that for unity between the magisterial churches it could be a wise approach, lay aside for unity the different attempts to explain the mystery of the blessed sacrament and just all together commune trusting that Christ promised us to eat His body and blood for the forgiveness of our sins, I feel it's an approach to consider in order to have dialouges with the Old Catholics, Anglicans and Lutherans. I understand their are differences but between the three I feel we are the most similar in character, often in online conversations the only other group we find agreement with are these three. I'm from Puerto Rico and I was raised PCUSA, I vividly remember as a child my parents walking out of church when they started praying Our mother who ar't in heaven, I remember when the liberalism caught up to Puerto Rico, and Presbyterians being sorta high church it created in my parents a complete distrust of high-church'ism as being all a bunch of liberals, eventually my family settled at a non-denom church, and I find most conservative faithful Christians in Puerto Rico are the same and it really saddens me. The Lutheran church (LCMS specifically) is the only relatively high church here that isn't Roman Catholic (and unfortunately here Rome is also surprisingly very low church compared to the states) and even then the LCMS just got here in 2017 I believe, their all missionaries that have spread three congregations across the big cities of the island and are just barely starting out renting buildings. But their is not conservative Episcopal or Anglican church here. While I'd stay Lutheran I still really wish their was more of a conservative High-Church presence on the island. The island is ripe for preaching the ancient faith, showing people the richness of the church throughout the ages. Just wanted to mention it since I'm sure you have connections with groups, if their ever looking for a place to send missionaries to this would be a great place. I got really off-topic my bad but I really do mourn the separation within the churches, truly hope somehow their can be some sort of greater dialogue with the Lutheran synods and Anglicans and Old Catholics. But Christ's will be done, and God's peace be with you always Fr. Calvin.
Thank you for that wealth of information! I am a member of The Anglican Province of America and we just had a combined synod in Orlando Florida with a few other sects. I was told that Father Calvin spoke at this synod. I was heartened to hear that we are working toward unity in our synod.
Unity is the key but we should not despair... reading 3 John yesterday I was struck by how even John was dealing with “the fog of war” and dissension within the body of Christ. 🙏
Father Robinson. May God Richly bless you and all you put your hands to do!
As a "Rad Trad" I am naturally going to disagree with a lot of what you have said.
Personally though I would always prefer to focus on what we agree on. In that spirit I wish you every blessing in your new ministry.
I respect that.
I'll second that. Also pleased to see you ditched the hair for ordination, cool on a private dude, but a distraction from Our Lord's ministry which at the altar most especially should not detract from Him IN THE SLIGHTEST.
I have to disagree. I loved the 'fro and hope to see it again someday. :P
Just saw him in an interview and he looked quite nice with short hair, as well.
that I decrease so that He may increase.
I struggled too.
Warmest congratulations on your ordination. I'm a Roman Catholic, who attends both Novus Ordo and Latin Masses, and have very little time for the current Vatican incumbent. We've had many bad popes, but this one seems hell-and I use the word advisedly- bent on destruction of the Church he's been entrusted to guide. This article was an important help to understand Catholic Anglicanism. Our English Martyrs, like St Oliver Plunkett whose feast day was this Sunday may may not entirely agree with your thesis, but those days are long past. Our Western society is in such a mess, that we don't have the luxury of infighting.
Best wishes for your ministry.
His ministry is rightfully GONE. His license revoked. Congrats. Now he’s just a cult leader. God prevailed.
God speed, good and faithful servant.
God bless you, Father Robinson
Congratulations and thank you for writing this.
Theologically, I struggle to fit into the denominations. I’ve started calling myself an orthodox catholic Anglican.
I see myself as part of the orthodox Church in England and have a catholic perspective.
There is one Church in England. We may have different styles, but we are One.
Well said, Father Robinson! For the unity of the Church!
Congratulations, Father! God bless you!
Congratulations, Fr. Calvin. I don't agree with all of your theology, but I also believe that unity in the church is an essential goal.
I would take issue with how you framed the Reformation, since Luther and others did not leave the Catholic church, but were kicked out. I don't see how they had much of a choice in "leaving Rome."
But perhaps that's better left for another time. For now, congratulations.
I also struggled with that area. Not sure I agree about unity. Doctrine is important. We cannot bury conscience to be united.
"Not sure I agree about unity." That is a core tenet of the Christian faith. I don't know any denominations that do not pray for Christian unity every Sunday.
"Doctrine is important." We are all in agreement there.
"We cannot bury conscience to be united." Again, we are agreed. If you think I am saying otherwise, you are missing my point.
I think we agree on more than we disagree on. Disagreement isn't always bad.
The trouble is mostly it’s unity at all costs and we leave our brain at the door. It’s unity respecting differences. It’s an overused term these days.
I definitely get that. Ideally, we would be (and one day will be) unified IN right doctrine, and I don't think we should compromise doctrine to achieve unity. But we should also recognize that not all doctrines are important enough to divide on (look up theological triage if you haven't heard of it), and we can have some level of unity with fellow Christians, even if we disagree on second- or third-order doctrines.
Absolutely this. Keith gets it.
True but In today’s work even in the Christian sphere in city becomes a way of burying conscience.
Thank you - that was fascinating. What a clear explanation of a rather complex state of affairs.
Congratulations and best wishes!
Congratulations brother. We need more priests in the trenches living the faith. Armed with the cross and the rosary let us save souls by bringing them to Christ. Wonderful explanation of our journey. Strive for the faith. Deus Vult.
Also, wonderful picture at the end of a beautiful catholic family. Forgive the pride, they are my parishioners here at St Charles King and Martyr. Know we in St Charles (Huntsville, Alabama) are praying for you and your ministry.
They are a wonderful family, and I am looking forward to having lunch with them tomorrow. You've done a great job catechising.
I am looking forward to joining your parish again next year, Father.
Fr Robinson, as a Roman Catholic in Ireland, I recognise you as a true priest. I have more respect for you than for the Pope because he has basically turned Pagan (if anyone doubts this, look at the footage of him worshipping the Pachamama and performing a pagan ritual on the altar of St Peter's, or read his comments in which he claims all religions are the same - which amount to syncretism). While I still recognise the Pope as head of the Roman Catholic Church, I feel he is make terrible errors. I feel privileged to have come across you, by chance, on TV (GB News, which I used to watch before they sacked you and turned into the Home of Cancel Culture & propaganda wing of the Israeli Government). I would love to see you in conversation with Bishop Schneider and Cardinal Burke, or speaking at the Cafe Theology events organised by the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore in Ireland.
Good grief Calvin...heavy duty reading. The best of luck.
Amen! May the Lord bless you and your ministry- great to read your post - appreciate your heart and clarity- I love the pursuit of unity of all believers to reflect Him more fully in our world today - your brother in Kentucky is praying for you!
I'm very thankful to the Lord that you've finally been ordained, I hope that the Lord continue to use your ministry to help bring unity and dialogue between all churches and synods. I can definitely agree with the pain of all the disunity in the church. One of the pastors from my synod will always say this is not the way Christ wanted it to be, so many believers in Christ unable to partake of Christ's Body and Blood together, but as a Lutheran it comes down to this, can you say Amen to when your pastor proclaims this is the true body and blood of Christ, given and shed for you, for the forgiveness of your sins, do you really believe what Christ's words or do you believe Christ to be a liar. I really believe the eucharist is going to be the cause of unity if dealt with wisely. As Lutherans we aren't going to go farther than what is written, we are not going to try explaining how using Aristotle's philosophy of essence and substance, nor are we going to say it's a spiritual body separate from Christ's bodily presence, we are just going to stick to what Christ said. And even though that is a Lutheran approach I feel that for unity between the magisterial churches it could be a wise approach, lay aside for unity the different attempts to explain the mystery of the blessed sacrament and just all together commune trusting that Christ promised us to eat His body and blood for the forgiveness of our sins, I feel it's an approach to consider in order to have dialouges with the Old Catholics, Anglicans and Lutherans. I understand their are differences but between the three I feel we are the most similar in character, often in online conversations the only other group we find agreement with are these three. I'm from Puerto Rico and I was raised PCUSA, I vividly remember as a child my parents walking out of church when they started praying Our mother who ar't in heaven, I remember when the liberalism caught up to Puerto Rico, and Presbyterians being sorta high church it created in my parents a complete distrust of high-church'ism as being all a bunch of liberals, eventually my family settled at a non-denom church, and I find most conservative faithful Christians in Puerto Rico are the same and it really saddens me. The Lutheran church (LCMS specifically) is the only relatively high church here that isn't Roman Catholic (and unfortunately here Rome is also surprisingly very low church compared to the states) and even then the LCMS just got here in 2017 I believe, their all missionaries that have spread three congregations across the big cities of the island and are just barely starting out renting buildings. But their is not conservative Episcopal or Anglican church here. While I'd stay Lutheran I still really wish their was more of a conservative High-Church presence on the island. The island is ripe for preaching the ancient faith, showing people the richness of the church throughout the ages. Just wanted to mention it since I'm sure you have connections with groups, if their ever looking for a place to send missionaries to this would be a great place. I got really off-topic my bad but I really do mourn the separation within the churches, truly hope somehow their can be some sort of greater dialogue with the Lutheran synods and Anglicans and Old Catholics. But Christ's will be done, and God's peace be with you always Fr. Calvin.
Thank you for that wealth of information! I am a member of The Anglican Province of America and we just had a combined synod in Orlando Florida with a few other sects. I was told that Father Calvin spoke at this synod. I was heartened to hear that we are working toward unity in our synod.
Unity is the key but we should not despair... reading 3 John yesterday I was struck by how even John was dealing with “the fog of war” and dissension within the body of Christ. 🙏
Father Robinson I pray that you continue on your journey embracing the Christ.
🙏