More thoughts on ordinariates

The more I think about this issue, the bigger it ought to be. Essentially what is on offer, as I see it, is the reunification of orthodox/catholic anglicanism with Rome. Now this, surely, must rate as one of the most important developments since the reformation. What I don't quite get is the negativity that seems to be coming often from those who I would have thought would be the most enthusiastic. For example the like of the Bish of Chichester, Bish of Horsham and so on.

Now the tempting conclusion to draw is that they are very reluctant indeed to give-up their status as bishops and all that goes with that. Unfortunately that is the only conclusion that I can draw at the moment. I am quite convinced that Chichester could have made a bold move and would have taken most of the catholic clergy and parishes with him. Perhaps he might yet, but I doubt it.

As for me - carry on waiting to see what will happen. I really don't think my parish would go for the ordinariate - they are just a bit too CoE with an unease of doing anything too new and bold. Also the building. This is why we need some big diocesan bishops to take a lead.