Presider’s Page for 13 Oct (28th Sunday)
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
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Pope Francis should restore Hans Kung’s credentials as a Catholic Teacher
Chris McDonnell reviews Hans Kung’s latest book ‘Can we save the Catholic Church?’, which he calls a painful but honest read.
A new structure and dynamic is unfolding in the Church
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).
Is the Bishops of Ferns right? Is the ACP now ‘mainstream’?
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).
Presider’s Page for 6 Oct (27th Sunday / Day for Life)
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….
ACP’s annual meeting is in a fortnight’s time
The ACP Leadership Team reminds members about the gatherings of the Association in the coming weeks, and other related events taking place this Autumn.
Has Pope Francis a major blind spot regarding the role of women in the Church?
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.
Pope Francis has taken on board what the ACP stands for
Tony Conry looks back at the three years of the existence of the ACP, and gives encouragement to continue the work into the future.
Pope Francis gives another interview …
Tony Flannery shares another Pope Francis interview, this time with the atheist editor of Italian newspaper La Repubblica, Eugenio Scalfari.
Religious congregations should lift sanctions on six Irish priests
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.
Presider’s Page for 29 Sept (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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.
Pope Francis has given people permission to have doubts
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
The Irish Church refuses to face statistics on priesthood
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)
This interview could be the Pope’s first real encyclical
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.
Presider’s Page for 22 Sept (25th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Christians gather today to worship the Lord of glory, asking for help to be God’s servants before all else.
Comprehensive interview with Pope Francis is published
America, the national American Jesuit magazine, has published an extensive interview with Pope Francis, conducted last month. You can read it here
Presider’s Page for 15 Sept (24th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Our God seeks out sinners to forgive them. At the community’s gathering for Mass this weekend, we worship our loving and compassionate God.
‘A Question of Conscience’ is not about Tony Flannery but about the Vatican
Bill O’Herlihy, who describes himself as a committed Catholic, commends Tony Flannery’s book “A Question of Conscience” and finds in it an exposition of how the Vatican and its constituent bodies deal with people who challenge any of their views. (Given as a talk at the launch of the book at Royal Hibernian Academy on 12 Setpember 2013.)
Fr. Iggy O’Donovan says ‘goodbye’ to Drogheda
Iggy O’Donovan preached his last homily in the Augustinian Church in Drogheda on Sunday 15 September: this is an extract.
Have Veritas banned Fr Tony Flannery’s book?
Tony Flannery reports that Veritas bookshops have decided that his new book is too “controversial” to stock.
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