Neal Carlin’s mustard seed is already producing fruit in Ireland
Teresa Mee applauds Donegal priest Neal Carlin’s work for peace and reconciliation in Ireland, calling it ‘one of the mustard seeds planted in the soil and already producing fruit’.
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Silencing of ACP members by Rome was an attempt to crush the association
Brendan Hoban reviews A Question of Conscience by Tony Flannery, which brings readers to the conclusion that the CDF’s actions against this member of the ACP leadership team were aimed at dismantling the whole movement.
Presiders Page for 8 Sept (23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
We gather at the Sunday Eucharist to listen to God’s challenging words and to ask the grace of repentance from God who loves us first.
Fr Sean taught his colleagues to ‘make the best of things’
Bernard Cotter shares the homily he preached at the Month’s Mind of Sean O’Driscoll. Sean was ordained for Cork & Ross on 9 June 1984 and died (from cancer) on 3 August 2013. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the ACP and often contributed comments to this site.
Is our papal nuncio too much Pope Benedict’s man?
Brendan Hoban speaks out on behalf of diocesan priests who find themselves disenfranchised when new bishops are being chosen and asks if it is right that an appointee of the previous pope should have such crucial decision-making placed in his exclusive hands.
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 1 September (Presider’s Page)
We rely on God for everything, so we worship with all our hearts, but with humility — for the Word of God teaches us that the humble are the ones who find favour.
Dalgan Conference will discuss relevance of St Columban for today
Sean McDonagh, a Columban priest, reminds us that St. Columban, the patron saint of all who seek a united Europe, was the first to use the phrase ‘we Irish’ (article first published in the Irish Times).
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, 25 August (Presider’s Page)
Our God is a gracious God, who throws open the doors to the Kingdom to all of humanity. We praise and worship this generous God of ours!
What has Archbishop Martin done to foster dialogue in Dublin diocese?
Sean O’Conaill laments the collapse in leadership and faith of the Irish magisterium. He asks Archbishop Martin of Dublin to stop making faith and structural reform seem as opposites — and to foster open dialogue in his own diocese.
Priest forced out of his parish in Poland takes his case to Rome
Jonathon Luxmoore reports the case of Fr Wojciech Lemanski whose conflict with his bishop awaits a ruling from the Vatican. First published in the National Catholic Reporter on 12 August: read original article and comments here.
We face a post-Catholic Ireland — Archbishop Martin
+Diarmuid Martin surveys the Irish Church in the wake of the sexual abuse crisis and the economic downturn. This article, first published in America on 20 May 2013, is adapted from an address at the Fordham Center on Religion and Culture in New York. Read the original article and comments here
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 18 August (Presider’s Page)
Following Jesus may not bring us happiness in this life, but we are challenged to follow him nevertheless. We come together to worship our gracious God and to ask for help in our Christian life this week.
Funeral regulations in Meath — what Bishop Smith wrote
+Michael Smith has published new guidelines for funerals in the Diocese of Meath (taken from the diocesan website, which can be accessed here)
Meath funeral rules bring criticism to the ACP
Pádraig McCarthy reports on comments about the ACP, which he found on the Catholic Herald website – resulting from the new Meath funeral rules.
Who does the papal nuncio consult when choosing future bishops?
John O’Connell raises concerns about the nuncio’s role in the choosing of new bishops — concerns which the ACP leadership support in an ancilliary comment.
How priests and deacons should protect their rights
Michael Higgins, a canon lawyer in the United States, offers practical suggestions that Irish priests may find useful.
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 11 August (Presider’s Page)
We are challenged by this Sunday’s Gospel to stand ready for our Master’s return in glory. We gather to worship God who sustains us all the days of our life, and beyond.
Bishop’s plan for parish groupings reviewed at Clogher ACP meeting
Jimmy Mc Phillips reports on a recent meeting of ACP members in the Diocese of Clogher, which responded to a plan for grouping parishes recently put forward by Bishop Liam
Does Pope Francis think women are unfit for politics?
A disturbing quote from Pope Francis on the subject of women and political office.
Sunday night: Eilis O’Hanlon has admitted on Twitter that there was no proper authentification for her quote. Sunday Independent!!!
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 4 August (Presider’s Page)
God’s Word this Sunday calls us to recognise the transience of life, to keep our eyes on what is lasting.
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