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…
Brendan Hoban: Ten reasons why Francis became my hero
Western People 14.3.2023 Pope Francis at 86 celebrated 10 years as pope last Sunday. Ten years ago, as I watched on television his first appearance as pope on the balcony…
Lá Fhéile Pádraig – Happy St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick’s Breastplate I bind unto myself todaythe strong name of the Trinityby invocation of the same,the Three in One and One in Three. I bind this day to me…
Séamus Ahearne: ‘Blinkered by knowledge, we search Him out, with furrowed brow, while He is close and unnoticed, in every midget being of creation.’ Glimpsing More, Pádraig Daly
The cuckoo, cormorant, swan, heron: On Sunday (12th March) and Monday mornings (06.30a.m.) I heard the cuckoo. You don’t believe me? I know that the cuckoo isn’t due for some…
Brendan Hoban speaking on the Seán Moncrieff Newstalk Radio Show about Tony Flannery
The interview is a follow-up to the ACP/LCG press release calling to restore Fr Tony Flannery to Ministry. Full text of the press release is below. Link to radio interview:…
Presider’s Page for 26 March (Fifth Sunday of Lent)
In under a fortnight’s time, the Easter Triduum will begin, on Holy Thursday evening. During the Triduum, each of us recalls the great events that Easter remembers. We ask God’s…
Presider’s Page for 19 March (Fourth Sunday of Lent – Laetare Sunday)
Opening CommentTraditionally, this Sunday is called Laetare Sunday, which means ‘a day for joy’. At this midpoint of Lent, it is traditional to honour mothers, treasuring those still with us…
Presider’s Page for Friday 17 March (Lá fhéile Pádraig)
Opening CommentIn the heart of Lent, we keep the feast of Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. We mark the day by praising God the creator, who sustained Patrick in…
Presider’s Page for 12 March (Third Sunday of Lent)
Today’s readings about water and thirst remind us that this is a baptismal season. The holy water of baptism blesses and protects the faithful in every danger, it washes away…
German bishops vote in favor of blessing same-sex unions in the Catholic Church
ARTICLE FROM AMERICA MAGAZINE The Associated Press March 10, 2023 Link to article: https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2023/03/10/german-church-synod-same-sex-blessings-244883?utm_source=piano&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2928&pnespid=rac7UzRdMqBF1.qcrCyxSI_LuAypWYN5J.i7m.V6rhNm75CrAKbLJYJLziZJB14BDfC3Qri. BERLIN (AP) — A meeting between Germany’s Catholic bishops and lay representatives agreed Friday to call…
Synodal Pathway Update – Sunday Reflection
Dear Friends, Just a brief email today to send you the latest Synodal Sunday video reflection, which has been prepared by Fr Declan Hurley. Declan is the Joint Chairperson of…
Bidding Prayers for 12 March (Third Sunday of Lent)
BIDDING PRAYERS for Sunday Mass on 12 March Introduction (by the Presider) Let us come before the Lord, bringing forward all our needs: The Presider prays for the dead remembering especially Bishop…
Brendan Hoban on Galway Bay fm speaking about Tony Flannery
Brendan Hoban was a guest on the Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan programme on Galway Bay fm from 9.00am-12 noon this morning. This was in response to the ACP/LCG press…
The Furrow: Gerry O’Hanlon – Pope Francis and the Ordination of Women
Article by Gerry O’Hanlon in the current issue of The Furrow. Link to The Furrow: https://thefurrow.ie/category/current-issue/ Last November (2022), in a wide-ranging interview with the Jesuit magazine America, Pope Francis…
Press Release: Restore Fr Tony Flannery to Ministry
The Association of Catholic Priests (ACP)and Lay Catholic Group (LCG) Press Release 8 March 2023 Restore Fr Tony Flannery to Ministry Eleven years ago the Congregation for the Doctrine of…
Brendan Hoban: Facing up to the reality of a changed Church
Western People 07.03.23 ‘Denialism’ is a theory Sigmund Freud developed which describes a common enough experience. It’s when something is too difficult to cope with and the mind denies it’s…
Root and Branch: International Women’s Day with Sr Mary Jo McElroy and Katherine Salmon.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Register for 8th March 8pm Why DIY? We believe that our Church is capable of change, to become safe, just and wholly inclusive. But whilst we thousands…
The evolution of Pope Francis on women: Some movement, but more needed
Kate McElwee is the executive director of the Women’s Ordination Conference, a grassroots-driven movement that promotes activism, dialogue and prayerful witness to call for women’s ordination and gender equity in…
Séamus Ahearne: Who can disbelieve a world drenched in miracle? (Pádraig Daly, Glimpsing More)
Cherry Blossom: I drove down a street to meet a family in preparation for a funeral. The street is always very crowded with parked cars. Children can appear from anywhere…
The most defining characteristic of Francis’ papacy is synodality
Michael Seán Winters reports in NCR Online Link to article: https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/ncr-voices/most-defining-characteristic-francis-papacy-synodality?utm_source=NCR+List&utm_campaign=643eb4a3d7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_03_03_09_32&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6981ecb02e-643eb4a3d7-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D March 6, 2023 In assessing the pontificate of Francis at the 10-year mark, we have looked at his self-understanding…
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