Felix Donnelly’s Book (Press, 5 January 1980)
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Summary: Felix Donnelly’s Book (Press, 5 January 1980)
Peter Brett responds to Alan Wilkinson's claim that the Roman Catholic Bishop of Auckland has launched a personal attack on Father Felix Donnelly regarding Donnelly's book "Candles in the Wind." Brett argues that, after reading Bishop Mackey’s critique in the December 30 issue of "Zealandia," it is evident that while the Bishop expresses concern over Father Donnelly's perceived divergence from Church teachings on sexual morality, he does so with a gentle and compassionate tone. Brett suggests that Bishop Mackey acknowledges the complexities involved in applying general moral principles to real-life situations and urges readers to reconsider Wilkinson's interpretation. He believes that a thoughtful examination of the Bishop's statement could help mitigate Wilkinson’s immediate and emotional response to the situation.
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