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)
A forum to be held in Dennehy’s Cross Church in Cork will address the next steps to be taken towards reform in the Irish Church
Ted Schmidt gives a strong reaction to the Irish Bishops’ refusal to meet with the ACP. His comments were first published on 6 November, in his blog, Theology in the Vineyard
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.
Tony Hoey, an Irishman living in England, invites members to sign his petition for married priests. He explains why he set up his website.
This account, prepared by the Leadership Team, describes the efforts at dialogue which the ACP have attempted with the Irish Bishops.
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…
The meeting on Friday, Nov. 9th with Peter McVerry speaking at the Regency Hotel begins at 7.30pm.
Sean McDonagh reports on the AGM of the Austrian priests’ initiative, Pfarrer, at which he represented the ACP and conveys the thoughts of Fr. Helmüt Schueller, one of Pfarrer’s leaders.
Fr Sean McDonagh and Fr Donal Dorr will shortly launch books that focus on Christians’ relationships with our planet earth
The ACI (Association of Catholics of Ireland) is to have an open meeting in the course of the ACP’s annual meeting, sceduled for 9-10 November in Dublin’s Regency Hotel
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.
Teresa Mee asks about the younger generations missing from Church, who are very active in caring for their fellow human beings
Paul Daly of Éist was at the ‘Towards an Assembly’ gatherings in the West and South, and recorded all the talks. They are now available: details are given here.
Mary McAleese’s book, Quo Vadis, is being launched on Saturday 20 October in Marianella, Orwell Rd, at 12.30pm. Members of the ACP who wish to attend are welcome
Donal Dorr reflects on Vatican ll and its implication for the Church today.
Sean McDonagh SSC presents a sketch of the ‘Towards an Assmbly’ at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island Cork on 13 October.
Michael Kelleher (Cork & Ross) presents a report on our English association’s recent meeting, which he attended on behalf of the ACP. Further information on ‘A Call to Action’ can be found on their website here
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