Presider’s Page for 17 July (16th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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…
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Presider’s Page for 10 July (15th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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…
Reposting: John Wijngaards: We need a more democratic process of electing bishops
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…
Bidding Prayers 11 Dec 2022 (Third Sunday of Advent)
BIDDING PRAYERS for Sunday Mass Introduction (by the Presider) Let us bring our prayers to God, who raises up those who are bowed down. That all may realise the beauty and truth…
Seán McDonagh: COP15, Canada Dec 2022
Seán McDonagh writes: A Powerpoint on biodiversity during COP15 which is taking place in Canada during the next two weeks. We are now witnessing the 6th largest extinction of life…
Presider’s Page for 8 December (Immaculate Conception of Our Lady)
Our preparations for Christmas always include Mary, the Mother of God. Today, we honour her conception free from sin, a miracle that displays God’s power for believers. We worship God,…
The simple beauty of the place
Chris McDonnell There was an inspiring article in Autumn 2016 edition of the Irish Dominican Journal, ‘Spirituality’, written by the late Daniel O’Leary, entitled ‘Ministry of Beauty’. In it he reflected…
Are We Protagonists Yet? The place of women in the synod’s working document
By Susan Bigelow Reynolds Susan Bigelow Reynolds is assistant professor of Catholic Studies at Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Link to article: https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/women-church-synod-francis-catholic Whenever I read a Vatican statement on…
Gay priests are “caught in a trap of dishonesty”
This is an article by James Alison from 8 Aug 2018. There was a request to make it available on the Homepage again. Scroll down for Comments… August 8 2018…
Chris McDonnell: The coming days of Advent
The days of Advent tell the story of a journey, well, two journeys really. The first journey, told in the books of the Old Testament, gives an historical account of…
Presider’s Page for 4 December (Second Sunday of Advent A)
John the Baptist is the focus of the Gospel reading on the Second Sunday of Advent each year. His words challenge and inspire. We worship God who uses many messengers…
Glimpsing More launch: Pádraig Daly
InvitationScotus Press and Padraig J. Daly have pleasure in inviting you to the launch of Glimpsing More Padraig’s latest collection of poems at The Teachers Club36 Parnell SquareDublin 1on Wed…
Brendan Hoban: We are all the poorer for the ‘missing God’
Western People, 22.11.2022 Nowadays, as interest in religion declines and as religious imagery is no longer part of the common currency of a lived life, art galleries have taken to…
Bidding Prayers 4 Dec 2022 (Second Sunday of Advent)
BIDDING PRAYERS for Sunday Mass Introduction (by the Presider) Let us bring our prayers before God, who has pity on the weak. For a spirit of repentance among us, we pray ……
Séamus Ahearne: ‘Poems are made by fools like me but only God can make a tree.’ (J Kilmer)
The Surprises in life: The exciting shocks of the World Cup in Qatar got our attention: Saudi beat Argentina; Japan beat Germany; Iran beat Wales; Costa Rica beat Japan; Morocco…
Presider’s Page for 27 November (First Sunday of Advent, Year A)
The season of Advent begins today. During the next four full weeks we will look forward in hope. We will watch for the end times, when Christ will come in…
Bidding Prayers 27 Nov 2022 (First Sunday of Advent)
BIDDING PRAYERS for Sunday Mass Introduction (by the Presider) Knowing that God is listening, let us make our prayers known. That the poor of the world may have justice (pray quietly). Lord, hear us…
Synodal Pathway – an update…
An update on the Synodal Pathway from Julieann Moran, General Secretary for the Synodal Pathway of the Catholic Church in Ireland: Link to Irish Synodal Pathway Issues Resources for the…
Video: Donal Dorr’s talk to WAC 17 Nov 2022
Colm Holmes from We Are Church Ireland writes: Donal Dorr gave a great talk on 17 November 2022 to WAC Ireland in Mercy International Centre, Dublin. This is a link to…
BRENDAN HOBAN: Fr Sheehy is on the wrong side of history
Western People, 15.11.2022 I will never forget it as long as I live. It was July 1, 2018. I was sitting in the conference room of the Twin Trees Hotel…
USA: Well-being, Trust, and Policy in a Time of Crisis: Highlights from the National Study of Catholic Priests
Brandon Vaidyanathan, Ph.D., Christopher Jacobi, Ph.D., Chelsea Rae Kelly, Ph.D.Department of Sociology, The Catholic University of AmericaStephen White, Sara PerlaThe Catholic Project, The Catholic University of America. October 2022 •…
Séamus Ahearne: ‘Dance as though no one is watching you. Sing as though no one can hear you. Live as though heaven is on earth. ’
Hamza and Strictly: Hamza Yassin and Jowita had a severe effect on Motsi Mabuse. She was quivering with emotion. She gushes expertly most times and flooded over on this occasion….
Tony Flannery speaking about the Irish Synodal Pathway on Common Home TV
Common Home TV speaks with Redemptorist Fr Tony Flannery CSsR about the Irish Irish Synodal Pathway, Church reform and his removal from ministry. Tony Flannery (born 1947) is a member…
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