Brendan you are spot on but how can bishops give a stronger lead on this?
How can we grow corresponsibility?
The clergy are still gatekeepers of others ministries.
Father Brendan has dramatically illustrated the critical crisis that exists for the Church to provide ordained priests for the future.
There are a number of ways the shortage may be tackled.
Ordaine
Thank you Séamus, I too didn't know about Eddie's death. I only knew him through his frequent and very learned contributions on the website. It is good to know a bit more about the man. I am sure he
I was sorry to hear of Pádraig's death. He became a member of the Irish group BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ) which pursued equality for women in the church, including ordination. It wasn’t
I’m reading this 10 years after you wrote it Brian. Thank you for the encouragement. I’m listening to the “Good on Wood” podcast where they are celebrating Father Gerry & discussing his wi
Séamus, thank you so much for all that you have done to trace Eddie and to give us this account of his life, and your tribute.
What a wonderfully erudite contribution Eddie made to our ACP site over
Key Message:
The Holy Trinity is not a Concept. It is a Communion.
Homily:
Before time began, the Father loved the Son, the Son returned that love, and the Holy Spir
I too feel a great sense of loss at Pádraig's death. He was such a lively contributor to religious and social discussions both on this side and through the letters to the paper. I valued him very hig
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