Second Sunday of Advent – Bidding prayers
The readings at Mass during the first part of the Advent season remind us more and more of the the end of time, and the glory awaiting believers. We trust that God stays with us always.
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Clogher ACP group considers pastoral supervision of priests
Clogher ACP members met to consider pastoral supervision/reflection for priests, and leanred that no comparable professional walk of life leaves the requirement for self-care absolutely to its own personnel.
The ACP supports Fr. Roy Bourgeois
The ACP Leadership Team has issued a statement of support for the U.S. Maryknoll priest recently dismissed from his Religious congregation and excommunicated
Ordination of women would correct injustice, says NCR
The Editorial Staff of the NCR (National Catholic Reporter, USA) reflect on Roy Bourgeois’ dismissal from the Maryknolls for preaching in favour of the ordination of women (reported here). They advance their opinion that barring women from ordinatiom to priesthood is an injustice that cannot be allowed to stand.
First Sunday of Advent — Bidding prayers
As we move into Advent, the readings at Mass during the first part of the season remind us more and more of the the end of time, and the glory awaiting believers. We trust that God stays with us always.
Vatican punishes Austrian ‘Call to Disobedience’ priest
Philip Pullella reports on the Vatican’s decision to strip Helmut Schueller of the title of ‘Monsignor’.
ACP leaders bring priests’ concerns to Ian Elliot
The ACP Leadership Team report on their meeting with Ian Elliot, the CEO of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
Forum held in Cork church suggests similar groups in every parish
Máire Mulcahy reports on the recent meeting in Dennehy’s Cross parish in Cork as a follow up to the Assembly for the South.
Birmingham Catholics receive a ‘Call to Action’
The ACP highlights the Call to Action now extended to Birmingham (originally launched by Portsmouth priests)
Nuclear industry is a ‘Pandora’s Box’
Ellen Teague reports on the recent launch in London of Sean McDonagh’s book, Fukushima: The Death Knell for Nuclear Energy?
Killaloe laity and clergy want significant change in Church
Fintan Deere reports on the results of a listening process in Killaloe diocese (on Ci News)
Solemnity of Christ the King – Bidding Prayers
We celebrate the feast of Christ the King today, acclaiming Jesus as our king, the one who died for us and rose triumphant. We offer praise and worship – and ask for the grace to live as worthy citizens of his kingdom of justice, truth, love and peace.
Priests can reflect the warmth of Christ to their congregations
Mary O. Vallely reflects on her reecent experience of a christening in Scotland, where she was saddened by the lack of real welcome for the newly baptised babies and their parents. She appeals to priests to make real, warm, loving connections with their congregations, adding that a smile — or a nod of warmth, a handshake with eye-to-eye contact, a pat on the back or a hug — are all marks of Christ.
New book of John F Deane poems to be launched in Dublin
John F Deane invites ACP memebrs and friends to the launch of his most recent book of poems
ACP decides to continue trying to communicate with bishops
The ACP Leadership Team reports on the priests’ meeting that formed part of the recent AGM of the Association
ACI to set up its own website
The Steering Group of the Association of Catholics in Ireland (ACI) reports on its review of the Regency Hotel launch of the ACI on 10 November. An ACI website is to be developed to facilitate communication within the association.
33rd Sunday Ordinary Time – Bidding Prayers
As we move into the darker times of the year, the readings at Mass remind us more and more of the the end of time, and the glory awaiting believers. We trust that God stays with us always.
Priests are under unique and damaging pressures today
Gerry Moloney analyses the pressures many priests experience today and their causes, reflecting on the recent tragic death of a Mayo priest.
Our communities should represent what God wants for our world
Peter McVerry imagines a parish where everyone’s needs are met, in which everyone felt loved and valued and respected, no-one was marginalised or made to feel unwanted, where everyone’s views were listened to with respect and discussed in love and tolerance: the Kingdom of God on earth
Advent Celebration: We are Church: Dec. 2nd
I was at this last year, and it was a lovely event. A good way to start Advent
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