ACP Zoom guest speaker, Julieann Moran, General Secretary for the Synodal Pathway, will discuss where the Synodal Pathway (Ireland) and the Universal Synod are at present. Julieann has just returned…
As we gather, we are challenged to be hospitable, welcoming people. We worship the God who always has a welcome for us.Penitential RiteSupported by this divine care, we call to…
The beautiful story of the Good Samaritan is told again at today’s Mass, with its challenge to us to look after others, as the Good Samaritan did. We gather to…
John Wijngaards is founder of the UK-based Wijngaards Institute for Catholic Research, writing in the Irish Times: Pope Francis has unleashed a synodal process of consultations in the Catholic Church. It offers…
We celebrate today an amazing mystery — God is born in time. The eternal God shares our nature, he has pitched his tent in the midst of humanity. With joy in our hearts, we contemplate the mystery of the Word made flesh.
In the dark of this winter night, we proclaim the new light that has shone on the world: Jesus Christ is born! With the angels, we worship God who saves us — for through the life, death and resurrection of this child Jesus, salvation is ours.
WOOD YOU BELIEVE LIGHTS IN THE DARKNESS Moonlight over Our Ladys Island emails to – frjimcogley@gmail.com Weekday transmissions of services take place at 10am (this week Monday and Thursday) Christmas…
In his annual address to the Roman Curia for the exchange of Christmas Greetings, Pope Francis decries the killing of more children in Gaza. and highlights the virtue of humility…
Dear Friends, The Prophets rouse us to intense expectation; Mary, on behalf of Israel and of all humanity, magnifies the Lord, as she awaits the joyful birth; and ‘hope does…
Gerry O’Connor CSsR, ACP Leadership Team, weekly Sunday homily for 4th Sunday of Advent (C), 2024 – Enlarged.
Julieann Moran outlines the next steps for the Synodal Pathway of the Catholic Church in Ireland with local conversations in the Spring leading to a pre-synodal assembly in October 2025….
Advent is drawing to a close; we have just another day left to prepare for the birth of Christ. On this Sunday, we rejoice that the promise made to Mary by the Lord is to be fulfilled.
Items of Interest: Next Thursday 19th Dec at 7.30pm in Our Lady’s Island Church we will have A Christmas Carols Evening featuring Ireland’s best female vocalist Celine Byrne along with…
Western People 10.12.2024 In the pause after the election campaign concluded and the last seat was filled, politicians and public drew a collective breath. Assessments included Not very memorable and…
Tim Hazelwood writes: A final appeal for Priests to take part in the Survey being Conducted by UCC/National Office or Suicide Prevention. Please take the survey as it is aimed…
In an address to a gathering of theologians and academic administrators at the Vatican on Monday, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of theology, while also sharing his own desire for its future and…
Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent from Gerry O’Connor, CSsR, and ACP Leadership Team – Unpicking Complexity. Link to homily:
Who celebrates the Eucharist and what are they celebrating? An exploration of the simple, yet tough questions that can deepen our understanding of this fulcrum of the Mass Who, exactly, are…
Following Pope Francis’ call for global peace and the unveiling of a Nativity scene designed to draw global attention to the suffering of Palestinians in the Holy Land, churches across Ireland…
We’re well over halfway through Advent. Traditionally, today is called Gaudete Sunday, which means ‘a day for rejoicing.’ The reason for celebration is that the day of the Lord’s coming is nearer.
Sign on is https://zoom.us/j/2429500175: Password is spirit. To find the time for you in your locale, click on Our Universal Calendar and scroll down to Dec. 14. CCRI website: www.catholicchurchreformintl.org Inviting Clergy to join…
David Crystal: History The idea for this site arose during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Priests were streaming Masses online and many were having to do the readings themselves, which…
Wood You Believe A seminar entitled: Getting the Past out of the Present – Healing our Damaged Emotions facilitated by Jim Cogley and Luba Rodzhuk will be held in the…
Western People 3.12.24 I remember well the famous election of 1977 when Jack Lynch led the Fianna Fáil party to a landslide victory with 84 seats and a whopping 21-seat…
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