Sean, you write "He defines suffering as a deep experience of complete powerlessness." We give thanks to the founders of A.A. for leaving a program with the ability to transform the helplessness of th
St Bernadette Soubirous: “It takes many humiliations to make humility.”
Karl Rahner: “There is no humble person who has not something to be humble about.”
Leo XIV, in his encyclical, str
Brendan, you wrote that we could welcome back married men who had left the Priesthood to boost declining numbers today.
I thought it was so ironic to read that CORPUS: The National Association for an
MGB, I am wondering if you have read the late Donald Cozzens wonderful book — recognised by many as the modern day classic on our priesthood — The Changing Face of the Priesthood?
His other classi
Key Message:
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Homily:
A mother shared with me, "My two sons are exactly opposite to each other. I treat both the same, but th
After 50 years as a Priest, Roger Haight S.J. says "I think that Priesthood in US culture has become less an ontological condition mediated by a Sacrament and more of a practical and functional way of
I agree with issues pointed out in this reflection; the world may contradict the message of Christ, and may even form obstacles to hearing it; however, as a synodal church, we must not give up on proc
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July 12 2026Sean, you write "He defines suffering as a deep experience of complete powerlessness." We give thanks to the founders of A.A. for leaving a program with the ability to transform the helplessness of th
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July 12 2026Thank you Sean and Joe too. Absolutely excellent as usual. I hope to comment once I have read it again in the morning.
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