Thomas Reese The study groups appointed by Pope Francis to deal with controversial topics removed from the synod’s agenda made their interim reports to the synod on Oct. 3. The decision of…
We come to God, who gives the blind new sight. We praise our creator for the gracious care we receive and ask for the strength to continue on our pilgrim journey to the Father’s house.
Join us, all welcome, at the AGM in the Radisson Hotel, Athlone, Wed 6 Nov 2.00-5.00pm Is the Synod running into sand? Michael Conway and Gerry O’Hanlon invite us to…
Thank you for passing them on. Because of your doing so they now have a huge circulation and a life of their own. Many who are pursuing a deeper journey receive them…
Journey Time Out of all this must come laughter and the gradual drying of tears, fears diminish as the finish, slow to show at first is seen -after all this…
‘Resilience’ 29th Sunday Year B 2024
This article is taken from THE SYNODAL TIMES OCT 18 By TIMOTHY RADCLIFFE This article was first published by Observatore Romano in Italian and was translated by the Synodal Times….
by Michael Sean Winters October 18, 2024 Link to article: https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/ncr-voices/synod-wrestles-core-issues-governance?utm_source=NCR+List&utm_campaign=bf0fc8c5c3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_10_17_10_53&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6981ecb02e-bf0fc8c5c3-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D Most of the synodal proceedings are behind closed doors, and the pope has asked participants not to speak to…
The Eucharist – what do we believe … and what difference does it make? Fáinche Ryan Zoom – Thursday Oct 31st, 2024 – 8.00 p.m. The Second Vatican Council reminded…
News from the Universal Synod (Midway Point) The second assembly of the universal Synod on synodality is now at its halfway point and there has been much news coming from…
AN OASIS OF TRANQUILITY: Glencomeragh House and Grounds has appeared in the News. ‘Tread softly. You tread on my dreams.’ My mother and family lived as immediate neighbours to that…
This year’s Mission Sunday theme suggests that “Christian Families are Missionary Families”. The theme comes from the words of Pope Francis, who said that family is ‘the salt of the earth and the light of the world’ — implying that every family has a mission.
Today is the feast day of St Teresa of Avila the Great Spanish mystic. It was Pope Paul VI who in 1970 finally granted the Title of Doctor of the…
I am greatly saddened by the news of the death of the Bishop Emeritus of Limerick, Donal Murray. Bishop Donal was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Dublin on…
Professor Dr John WijngaardsOct 14th, 2024 Link to article: https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/50855 Professor Dr John Wijngaards writes: During these opening days of the latest Roman session of the synod, Bishop Anthony Randazzo of…
There are growing concerns that the Waterford diocese has become a ‘test case’ for hardline factions in the Catholic Church in Ireland. A ROMAN CATHOLIC diocese in the south-east has…
Tues 15th Oct – Growing in Self-Esteem Lots of phrases come to mind when we consider the nature of self-esteem – the degree to which I love myself (in a…
Western People 8.10.2024 “And they’re off” conveys a sense of excitement and expectation at the start of what everyone hopes to be, for better or for worse, a memorable even…
Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Team Sunday homily: ‘Privilege’ – 28th Sunday of the Year Link to homily:
by Christopher White Vatican Correspondent An African bishop took to the microphone to make the case for greater pastoral accompaniment of polygamous couples. A day later, a priest took to…
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