Chris McDonnell: the experience of hope
Hope is something we have. In the United States, Hope is a place that is a city in southwest Arkansas, the birthplace of Bill Clinton. Whatever faults he had as…
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Statement on the General Election 2024 – Archbishop Dermot Farrell
It has been said that politicians campaign in poetry and govern in prose. It is certainly true that extravagant promises and self-promoting claims are the order of the day. That…
Presider’s Page for 24 November (Christ the King)
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.
Jim Cogley – Reflections Tues 19 Nov – Mon 25 Nov 2024
Each week I ask that you would not just send them on to others who may be receptive but also to pray that they will reach the right people at…
Brendan Hoban: We haven’t lost our faith in funeral rituals Western People 12.11.2024
Not too long ago when a competitive spirit between Christians of different denominations was the order of the day and religious identity seemed more significant than it is now, there were accepted…
Gerry O’Connor CSsR, ACP Leadership, Sunday homily
’Unfolding’ 33rd Sunday of the Year link: https://youtu.be/49ep2lYLk8c
Pastoral Message of Bishop Kevin Doran on the merging of Achonry and Elphin
To the Faithful of the Diocese of Achonry and the Diocese of Elphin Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is just over six months now since the Apostolic Nuncio,…
Brian Eyre, married priest: “Without the Eucharist everything the Church does is vain.” Pope Francis, Molfetta, 20 April 2018
A priest can live with a good woman. He can share the same house with her, share the same bed, be intimate with her and from their intimacy give fruit…
An appeal to priests to take part in a survey on suicide
This issue was raised at the recent ACP AGM by Leadership team member Tim Hazelwood. Faith Leaders as Suicide Responders – UCC/National Office for Suicide Prevention seek a Survey assistance…
Séamus Ahearne: Every part of this earth is sacred to my people. Every shining pine needle, every sandy shore, every mist in the dark woods, every clearing and every humming insect is holy, in the memory of my people. (Chief Seattle – from a letter written to the US President in 1883)
Jaywalking and the Donald: America is strict and straight. Jay walk and it is penalised. Be a Trump and nothing happens. Clearly assaulting women is not as serious as jay…
Presider’s Page for 17 November (Ordinary Time 33)
As we move into the darker times of the year, the readings at Mass remind us more and more of the end of time, and the glory awaiting believers. We trust that God stays with us always.
Jim Cogley: Reflections – Tues 12 Nov – Mon 18 Nov
Tue 12th Nov – Christianity – The Golden Period The golden period of Christianity was the first three hundred years before it became the official religion of the Roman Empire….
Brendan Hoban: Old clerical habits die hard in the Vatican
Western People 5.11.2024 Cardinal William Conway (archbishop of Armagh and the leader of the Irish Catholic Church,1963-77) was known as ‘a cute man’ who had a talent for playing his…
Gerry O’Connor CSsR, Sunday Homily video for 32nd Sunday of the Year, 10 Nov 2024
ACP Leadership Team member, Gerry O’Connor CSsR, with his weekly Sunday video homily for Sunday 10 Nov 2024, 32nd Sunday of the Year – ‘Little Things’:
ACP AGM 2024 – Running Order and Audio…
AGM 2024 – Audio Running Order Timeline – approx. Recording 1 00’00” Gerry O’Connor CSsR, Chair, introduction 01’35” Intro prayer 05’30” Running Order of AGM 2024 06’44” Apologies 07’18” Minutes…
Séamus Ahearne: “Keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life’s a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.” ― Marilyn Monroe
Losing Confidence: I have lost confidence in myself. How could I misread the mind of so many? Why am I so stupid, in understanding how and why people behave in…
ACP AGM TODAY Wed 6 Nov – Details and Directions…
TODAY!!! ACP AGM Wed 6 Nov 2024 2.00-5.00pm Radisson Hotel, Athlone. Speakers: Michael Conway, Gerry O’Hanlon, Tim Hazelwood on Care of Priests and Synodality Tim Hazelwood: Care of Priests; Data…
Edinburgh Newman Association – details of next meeting
Edinburgh Newman Association The next meeting of our Edinburgh Newman Association is on Monday evening November 25th at 7.30pm. Our guest speaker will be Fr. Jock Dalrymple MA STL. Fr….
Presider’s Page for 10 November (Ordinary Time 32)
Gathering together in the Lord’s house, we bring simple gifts into God’s presence – our love, our care for each other, our worshipping hearts and voices. We ask for the grace to continue to show love through the coming week.
ACP AGM this Wed 6 Nov – Details and Directions…
ACP AGM Wed 6 Nov 2024 2.00-5.00pm Radisson Hotel, Athlone. Speakers: Michael Conway, Gerry O’Hanlon, Tim Hazelwood on Care of Priests and Synodality Tim Hazelwood: Care of Priests; Data Protection…
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