The Synod on the Family in October will highlight once again the sharp differences over moral issues between Catholics. While the Church prays for peace between nations, its own members are often bitterly divided, stuck in a deadening clericalism and adherence to rules Our bishop was patient with us. We were working our way through the “any other business” section at the diocesan Episcopal Vicars’ termly meeting some years ago. There was a request from the Catholic Women’s Ordination group to publish the venue for their next meeting in the diocesan newspaper. Those who spoke were all against it. “But why are we afraid?’ I asked. “These women are not the enemy. They belong to, and love the Church. In fact they are the Church.” The request wa