Tom Rastrelli: Priests who lie; the dilemma of sexual orientation and the priesthood
This is an excellent article, beautifully written. With acknowledgement to the Huntington Post
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We are all of equal and infinite value: Dr. Rosemary McHugh
This came in as a comment on Sean OConaill’ s piece; but I thought it deserves to be put as a post of its own. It is very good.
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Sean OConaill on the New Evangelisation
“In the Catholic Church it has often seemed that a sin of the flesh was the only sin, and obedience the only virtue.” This observation by Yves Congar still seems…
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18th Sunday Ordinary Time
OPENING COMMENT FOR MASS: From the days when the Jewish people wandered in the desert to this very day, God has been food to the hungry and meaning to those who lose their way. We celebrate our Lord’s loving-kindness.
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Olympic Liturgy!
The opening ceremony of the London Olympics was striking for its liturgical rites and allusions.
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17th Sunday Ordinary Time
OPENING COMMENT FOR MASS: United with Christians all over the world, we acknowledge one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God as our Father. We worship as one family, and pray for greater charity and love among all the baptised.
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Report on meeting of Steering Group for Lay Association (ACI)
This is the report from the latest meeting of the Steering Group working at setting up an umbrella Lay Association. This contains the proposed name of the association, a draft Statement of Objectives, and outlines a period of discussion before final decisions are made. The hope is that as many as possible will get involved in the discussion, both here on the website and at the ACP regional meetings in October.
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Will the Catholic church still be standing in a few generations?
This is a provocative piece from the National Catholic Reporter. As always, comments will be welcome. Would you agree of disagree?
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Brendan Butler on the topic that ‘shall not be mentioned’!
At the risk of being labelled a ‘heretic’ or ‘schismatic’ Brendan Butler of We Are Church takes up the issue of the ordination of women
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16th Sunday Ordinary Time
OPENING COMMENT FOR MASS: Our God is like a shepherd who always looks after the flock: the Lord cares for us in all our needs.
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Killala diocese may have only eight priests by 2032
Brendan Hoban reflects on the implications of declining clergy numbers in his west-of-Ireland diocese and sees clustering of parishes as only a short-term solution.
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Communion from the Chalice should be given at every Mass
Bernard Cotter argues that Communion from the chalice should be universally available in Ireland, given the high number of coeliacs in its population
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15th Sunday Ordinary Time
OPENING COMMENT FOR MASS: God has blessed us in very many ways: God has showered grace upon us. During today’s gathering, we give thanks to the Lord for all we have received.
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14th Sunday Ordinary Time
OPENING COMMENT FOR MASS: As weak and sinful people, we gather to ask the Lord’s mercy. We know his grace is sufficient for us. Together, we praise and thank our God for the constant care we receive.
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ACP meets Steering Group of new lay association
The ACP Leadership Team reports on a meeting between its representative and three members of those establishing an umbrella body for the lay Catholics of Ireland
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‘Kevin’s’ posting on sexual abuse needs answer from Irish Church
Seán O Conaill believes ‘Kevin’s posting needs an urgent reply from church authorities. ‘Abuse by priests csauses spiritual wounds’ was published on 23 June
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Clogher ACP branch discusses support structures for priests
A Clogher priest reports on the meeting of Clogher ACP which took place in Clones on Wednesday 27 June.
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Liturgy suggestions for Summer Sundays
Bidding prayers etc for the Sundays of July are given below, beginning with next Sunday. After the suggestions for Sunday 29 July, you’ll find texts to help you welcome summer visitors from abroad.
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13th Sunday Ordinary Time
OPENING COMMENT FOR MASS: On this first Sunday of July, we give thanks to God for all the gifts we enjoy. We rejoice in God’s saving power: death itself is in his hand and all the living depend on God alone.
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Steering Group reports back on the new lay ‘umbrella organisation’
The Steering Group which is developing an umbralla group for lay people reports on its work since the All Hallows meeting on 30 May. In a statement, the ACP Leadership Team stated that they ‘are delighted to see this initiative progressing, and forward to having a very fruitful alliance with it’.
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