Brian Grogan SJ: “Pope Francis’ Gospel Centred Church”

Tony Flannery reflects on his position in light of proposed changes to the ‘curia’.
Sadly the injustice inflicted on him and others still screams out to be righted. Can the courage and humility needed to correct this miscarriage of ‘church justice’ be found by those responsible?

RTÉ reports: The Papal Nuncio is ending his six-year mission to Ireland following an announcement by the Vatican. Pope Francis has stated that Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo Martin will take…

William Crean, Bishop of Cloyne, speaking to the priests of that diocese told them that in his recent teaching Pope Francis emphasises ‘that an effective Christian communion requires that we embrace the concept of Synodality in the everyday life of the Church.  It is both the concept and reality of journeying with people.  It is to trust in the “sensus fidei” ‘.
Bishop Crean also reminded his audience of the good done in the past by religious and priests but also stated ‘The long lens of hindsight enables us to identify the poor pastoral practice of many of our predecessors.  Though well-intentioned a narrow moralistic focus made for a distorted and dysfunctional spiritual vision/understanding of Christian living.  We live with both the riches and the baggage of our past.’

This Jewish feast is celebrated this year, beginning with nightfall on 7 December, and finishing with nightfall on 15 December. In the Gregorian solar calendar, the dates vary, but they…

Tim Hazelwood reviews John E. Ryan’s ‘Priesthood imprisoned: A crisis for the Church.’
Tim says of it “we experience an insider’s look and honest appraisal of priesthood that greatly adds to this book’s authenticity and attraction.”

Tim’s review first appeared in the The Furrow, June 2018. With thanks to the Furrow and to Tim.