[Magdalen] A California court has been asked to block the sale of St James...

[Jim Guthrie]

From: Scott Knitter

>Agreed. Great question, and one for which I'm eager to hear Bp. Bruno's answer.

For one thing, how about defining "on the way to recovery."  This is a parish 
where there has been continuing hostility to the diocese, and since the diocese 
proved ownership, many members have cut or ceased their pledge (one needs to go 
back in time a bit before the current brouhaha to get the honest picture).

>From what I see it is not a self sustaining parish, and considering that many of 
their members consider TEC and their Bishop as heretics, one wonders what the 
incentive might be?   Why can't the congregation enter a competing bid for the 
property and be rid of both TEC and their Bishop? If they were truly 
"recovering" financially, they certainly have the credit available to do so.

Nah, Self-imposed Martyrdom is much more fun in some circles.

Cheers,
Jim