Paul Vallely's talk in Haddington Road, and his book, have some very useful insights into the mind and soul of Pope Francis.
http://tinyurl.com/oc9thh5
I am accepting your version of events, because you say it and because it is not surprising. I remember one person suggesting to me once that I consider the ordained priesthood. have never put this
"Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places and talents in unexpected people, and give me the grace to tell them so." (from Francis Quinn's Retirement prayer.)
So, thank you, Eddie,
I was about to explain to Con@1 above that, in actual fact, in the early church the concept of "vocation" did not mean a call from God or Christ but rather it was, actually, a "call" from the "local
Mary@2 - Francis Quinn wrote this article a few days after his 94th birthday. He has been a most enlightened man all his days, both as Bishop of Sacramento and in the nearly twenty years of his "retir
Yesterday's reading from Wisdom 2 12-19 seems very topical - something that pertains to those with an instinct for power and who always seek opportunities to augment their power. Some years ago the g
“Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.”
The crowd thirsts for life, the living Word of God, Jesus will not permit favoritism (PREFERENTIALITY) before our Father i
"Could it be that they know more clearly what Pope Francis has been asking of us for the past two years — to be more loving and accepting?"
It is Jesus who is asking and Francis is simply reminding
There is no study anywhere that shows conclusively that celibacy is the cause of the shortage of priests. Intuitively, the answer is a lack of faith. In terms of the “1000 years theory” it can
Bishop Crean's decision is lamentable, although not surprising. It is a blow to any perception that Pastoral or Parish Councils are autonomous or independent of veto by Bishops. His decision is insult
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September 22 2015Paul Vallely's talk in Haddington Road, and his book, have some very useful insights into the mind and soul of Pope Francis. http://tinyurl.com/oc9thh5
Underestimating Love, which is the gospel’s core message
September 19 2015I am accepting your version of events, because you say it and because it is not surprising. I remember one person suggesting to me once that I consider the ordained priesthood. have never put this
Underestimating Love, which is the gospel’s core message
September 19 2015"Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places and talents in unexpected people, and give me the grace to tell them so." (from Francis Quinn's Retirement prayer.) So, thank you, Eddie,
Underestimating Love, which is the gospel’s core message
September 19 2015I was about to explain to Con@1 above that, in actual fact, in the early church the concept of "vocation" did not mean a call from God or Christ but rather it was, actually, a "call" from the "local
Underestimating Love, which is the gospel’s core message
September 19 2015Mary@2 - Francis Quinn wrote this article a few days after his 94th birthday. He has been a most enlightened man all his days, both as Bishop of Sacramento and in the nearly twenty years of his "retir
What did the bishop achieve?
September 2 2015Yesterday's reading from Wisdom 2 12-19 seems very topical - something that pertains to those with an instinct for power and who always seek opportunities to augment their power. Some years ago the g
September 22nd. Tuesday, Week 25
September 22 2015“Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.” The crowd thirsts for life, the living Word of God, Jesus will not permit favoritism (PREFERENTIALITY) before our Father i
Underestimating Love, which is the gospel’s core message
September 19 2015"Could it be that they know more clearly what Pope Francis has been asking of us for the past two years — to be more loving and accepting?" It is Jesus who is asking and Francis is simply reminding
Underestimating Love, which is the gospel’s core message
September 19 2015There is no study anywhere that shows conclusively that celibacy is the cause of the shortage of priests. Intuitively, the answer is a lack of faith. In terms of the “1000 years theory” it can
What did the bishop achieve?
September 2 2015Bishop Crean's decision is lamentable, although not surprising. It is a blow to any perception that Pastoral or Parish Councils are autonomous or independent of veto by Bishops. His decision is insult
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