[Oe List ...] Matt Fox and the new Pope.

[Isobel & Jim Bishop]

Thanks, Jim for your thoughts.
I am reminded of the phrase"world wide and history long"as I read your 
words.
For me, down here in Australia, I see the arrival of a new Pope as a good 
move, wrought by God .
There is so much of a historical and socio/political/ religious swirl 
happening right now. It is great to hear of some of the proactive moves for 
various Universities, and from Fox himself.  We will remember the date of 
May 15th.
I have said yes to all of my dear colleagues who have written on this 
subject on the listserve.
Every month I attend a gathering of Catholic women. ( Men are very welcome, 
but  it is mostly a group of widows and Nuns.) We read and study articles on 
the spirituality of our times, and I am kept up to date with the Vatican and 
also the messy Australian Catholic scene. The Cardinal here in Sydney is a 
very strange bloke, and runs a hard line.

I have been very encouraged to listen to the women, as they talk over their 
vision of the future Church.  I have been amazed/humbled at their courage 
and hope. Over the years I have learnt so much from them.
Jim often says to me that we are in the 40/400 year wilderness, and that 
this is the time to drink from whatever wells we find; to sustain ourselves.
Peace be yours, and to Alice,
Isobel Bishop.