Seamus ,thank you for your inspiring piece,everything you wrote I have experienced first hand in the last seven years following the sudden deaths of my husband and daughter. The impact of the church,
The discussion on Killeagh-Inch is refreshing because it appears to be done in good faith by all. It allows some light to be put on the realities of the issue. It honours the importance of debate in C
At least there is a parish council to discuss the matter. With the arrival of a new parish priest our Council was closed a couple of years ago, along with other valued parish groups so now there is no
The CDF in Rome reminds me of the impression I have of mediaval Royal Courts where treachery and intrigue are rife. The three people I feel sorry for are Pope Francis,(who I do believe actually knows
I completely agree with the sentiments expressed by  roydonovan @5.
The  self-appointed vigilante group, would appear to have a direct line to the CDF in Rome and consequently, put the fear of God Â
The words of the pope post the synod on the family will resonate in the hearts of those who want to see the right changes happen to see the church act like a true natural mother. Yet it sounds like tr
Well done to Tim and Pastoral Council who behaved honourably.
I am sure Bishops get many letters but why do they take the letters from the below group so seriously? I quote from Tim’s homily - "wit
The logic of all this is that no lay person could speak to the parish council since that person was not "in ministry". Nothing could be done by the parish council unless the bishop approved. As reg
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November 1 2015Thanks for the thought on sainthood starts now....a lovely idea. We attain perfection through our imperfections.
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October 30 2015Seamus ,thank you for your inspiring piece,everything you wrote I have experienced first hand in the last seven years following the sudden deaths of my husband and daughter. The impact of the church,
The need to grow in Wisdom and Mercy
October 29 2015The discussion on Killeagh-Inch is refreshing because it appears to be done in good faith by all. It allows some light to be put on the realities of the issue. It honours the importance of debate in C
The need to grow in Wisdom and Mercy
October 29 2015At least there is a parish council to discuss the matter. With the arrival of a new parish priest our Council was closed a couple of years ago, along with other valued parish groups so now there is no
The need to grow in Wisdom and Mercy
October 29 2015The CDF in Rome reminds me of the impression I have of mediaval Royal Courts where treachery and intrigue are rife. The three people I feel sorry for are Pope Francis,(who I do believe actually knows
Death and Funerals
October 30 2015This is a truly wonderful piece, Seamus, and what wonderful vision of church you continuously give us --and no ifs and buts.
The need to grow in Wisdom and Mercy
October 29 2015I completely agree with the sentiments expressed by  roydonovan @5. The  self-appointed vigilante group, would appear to have a direct line to the CDF in Rome and consequently, put the fear of God Â
Conclusion of the Synod of Bishops; address of Pope Francis
October 24 2015The words of the pope post the synod on the family will resonate in the hearts of those who want to see the right changes happen to see the church act like a true natural mother. Yet it sounds like tr
The need to grow in Wisdom and Mercy
October 29 2015Well done to Tim and Pastoral Council who behaved honourably. I am sure Bishops get many letters but why do they take the letters from the below group so seriously? I quote from Tim’s homily - "wit
The need to grow in Wisdom and Mercy
October 29 2015The logic of all this is that no lay person could speak to the parish council since that person was not "in ministry". Nothing could be done by the parish council unless the bishop approved. As reg
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