Tony Flannery calls on the five religious congregations who have members under censure from Rome to follow the lead of Pope Francis, and to act in the prophetic manner expected of religious by removing all sanctions on these men.
Today’s readings, from the prophet Amos and St Luke, remind Christians that God is on the side of the poor, defending their rights. Those who assemble for Eucharist pray to be on God’s side.
Jo O’Sullivan shares her struggles with the Catholic Church. She dreams that, in the papacy of Francis, ex-Catholics might see that change is possible within this institution
Brendan Hoban shows that within 20 years a tiny cadre of aged priests
will be struggling to say Masses in a tiny complement of churches. He believes a fundamental re-think on priesthood is required (first published in the Western People)
Joe O’Leary praises ‘this stunning interview’ and hopes for more from Pope Francis. But he wonders whether Francis can implement structural changes that would enable his vision of church to become real.
Christians gather today to worship the Lord of glory, asking for help to be God’s servants before all else.
America, the national American Jesuit magazine, has published an extensive interview with Pope Francis, conducted last month. You can read it here
Our God seeks out sinners to forgive them. At the community’s gathering for Mass this weekend, we worship our loving and compassionate God.
Bill O’Herlihy, who describes himself as a committed Catholic, commends Tony Flannery’s book “A Question of Conscience” and finds in it an exposition of how the Vatican and its constituent bodies deal with people who challenge any of their views. (Given as a talk at the launch of the book at Royal Hibernian Academy on 12 Setpember 2013.)
Iggy O’Donovan preached his last homily in the Augustinian Church in Drogheda on Sunday 15 September: this is an extract.
Tony Flannery reports that Veritas bookshops have decided that his new book is too “controversial” to stock.
Teresa Mee applauds Donegal priest Neal Carlin’s work for peace and reconciliation in Ireland, calling it ‘one of the mustard seeds planted in the soil and already producing fruit’.
Brendan Hoban reviews A Question of Conscience by Tony Flannery, which brings readers to the conclusion that the CDF’s actions against this member of the ACP leadership team were aimed at dismantling the whole movement.
We gather at the Sunday Eucharist to listen to God’s challenging words and to ask the grace of repentance from God who loves us first.
Bernard Cotter shares the homily he preached at the Month’s Mind of Sean O’Driscoll. Sean was ordained for Cork & Ross on 9 June 1984 and died (from cancer) on 3 August 2013. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the ACP and often contributed comments to this site.
Brendan Hoban speaks out on behalf of diocesan priests who find themselves disenfranchised when new bishops are being chosen and asks if it is right that an appointee of the previous pope should have such crucial decision-making placed in his exclusive hands.
We rely on God for everything, so we worship with all our hearts, but with humility — for the Word of God teaches us that the humble are the ones who find favour.
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