St Mark has a message for people on the margins
Richard Rohr meditates on Mark’s gospel and finds there a model for ministry
Richard Rohr meditates on Mark’s gospel and finds there a model for ministry
A participant reports on the meeting of ‘Concerned Catholics’ which took place in Tuam on 12 October. It was organised by a few people who described themselves as ‘concerned Catholics’: from it may come a local branch of the Association of Catholics in Ireland (ACI).
‘Growing in Faith’ is suggested as the theme for this year’s Mission Sunday, as the Year of Faith draws to a close. These words remind us that faith is God’s precious gift — a gift we can’t keep to ourselves.
Padraig McCarthy reflects on Pope Francis’ call for greater roles for women in the Catholic Church — and asks if he could take a giant step in that direction by appointing women to the College of Cardinals. (Reflection based on article in the NCR: read original article and comments here.)
The Leadership Team of our association report on the AGM — which takes place in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone on Tuesday, Oct. 29th at 2.00pm. This event marks three years of the ACP.
Tony Flannery reports on a meeting that took place in Bregenz, Austria in October. It was attended by representatives of reform groups from various parts of the world.
The Gospel this Sunday gives the story of the ten lepers, of whom only one came back to thank Jesus. We praise and thank God who continues to do great things for all peoples
Chris McDonnell reviews Hans Kung’s latest book ‘Can we save the Catholic Church?’, which he calls a painful but honest read.
Timothy Radcliffe OP sees in Pope Francis’ interview ‘a new way of being Church’. This implies that the pope ceases to be a monarch and becomes again the Bishop of Rome (first published in America, 30 September 2013).
Brendan Hoban reports on his recent discussion with the Priests’ Council of Ferns diocese, which centred on the difference Pope Francis is making to the Church (first published in the Western People).
The Spirit of God lives in us, inspiring and guarding. In the Spirit, we worship our creator and entrust ourselves to the Lord’s loving care — an uplifting theme for this Sunday’s gathering in faith….
The ACP Leadership Team reminds members about the gatherings of the Association in the coming weeks, and other related events taking place this Autumn.
Brendan Butler argues that by excommunicating an Australian priest for supporting the ordination of women, Pope Francis displays the same blind spot as his predecessors.
Tony Conry looks back at the three years of the existence of the ACP, and gives encouragement to continue the work into the future.
Tony Flannery shares another Pope Francis interview, this time with the atheist editor of Italian newspaper La Repubblica, Eugenio Scalfari.
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.
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