Second Sunday of Advent – Bidding prayers
The readings at Mass during the first part of the Advent season remind us more and more of the the end of time, and the glory awaiting believers. We trust that God stays with us always.
The readings at Mass during the first part of the Advent season remind us more and more of the the end of time, and the glory awaiting believers. We trust that God stays with us always.
The Editorial Staff of the NCR (National Catholic Reporter, USA) reflect on Roy Bourgeois’ dismissal from the Maryknolls for preaching in favour of the ordination of women (reported here). They advance their opinion that barring women from ordinatiom to priesthood is an injustice that cannot be allowed to stand.
As we move into Advent, the readings at Mass during the first part of the season remind us more and more of the the end of time, and the glory awaiting believers. We trust that God stays with us always.
Philip Pullella reports on the Vatican’s decision to strip Helmut Schueller of the title of ‘Monsignor’.
The ACP highlights the Call to Action now extended to Birmingham (originally launched by Portsmouth priests)
Ellen Teague reports on the recent launch in London of Sean McDonagh’s book, Fukushima: The Death Knell for Nuclear Energy?
We celebrate the feast of Christ the King today, acclaiming Jesus as our king, the one who died for us and rose triumphant. We offer praise and worship – and ask for the grace to live as worthy citizens of his kingdom of justice, truth, love and peace.
Mary O. Vallely reflects on her reecent experience of a christening in Scotland, where she was saddened by the lack of real welcome for the newly baptised babies and their parents. She appeals to priests to make real, warm, loving connections with their congregations, adding that a smile — or a nod of warmth, a handshake with eye-to-eye contact, a pat on the back or a hug — are all marks of Christ.
John F Deane invites ACP memebrs and friends to the launch of his most recent book of poems
The ACP Leadership Team reports on the priests’ meeting that formed part of the recent AGM of the Association
As we move into the darker times of the year, the readings at Mass remind us more and more of the the end of time, and the glory awaiting believers. We trust that God stays with us always.
Jo O’Sullivan attended the first meeting of the ACI (Association of Catholics in Ireland) on Sat 10 November. When the meeting was disturbed by a man worried about the direction the movement was aking, she found herself reflecting on her own view of the Church
Seamus Ahearne appeals to ACP members to take responsibility for the church at local level
In our journey through life we walk the path Jesus walked, so it is hard for us to escape suffering, no more than he could. We remember his suffering and death, knowing that it brought him glory and that it will do the same for us.
Fr James Martin SJ has written a ‘New Serenity Prayer’ — recommended to ACP and ACI members, bishops etc.
Conalo, a columnist in the Carlow Nationalist, sees the pope’s recent wearing of the pre-Vatican II fanon as indicative of a culture with the Church that is determined to ignore the spirit of the Second Vatican Council: a hierarchy that refuses to engage is another indication.
(First published in the Carlow Nationalist of 7 November 2012)
Brian Fahy asks priests to consider how well we speak to our gathered people at Mass. A former teacher of homiletics, he asks how important public speaking is in the training of priests today.
Introduction (by the Presider): The Lord has worked marvels for us, so we bring forward our prayers with confidence 1. For all who suffer, in mind, body or spirit, that…
On this Mission Sunday, we seek to answer the missionary call to spread the Good News to the world. We remember missionaries, who spread the Christian message. And, each day, we praise God’s constant care for all people and ask for continuing support.
During this month of October, we thank God for the beautiful gift of life, as we answer the missionary call to spread the Good News to the world. We remember missionaries, who spread the Christian message. And, each day, we praise God’s constant care for all people and ask for continuing support.
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