I am pleased that Brendan in this, once again, excellent piece has explained the actual process that occurred in this latest and scandalous episode in the ongoing mistreatment of Tony Flannery.
I am g
What did the Bishop achieve? Well, he has contributed to the new phase of the Tony Flannery Saga. This new phase is 'constructive ambiguity' where the waters are muddied about who has authority to li
Bernadette. A bidding prayer is just another term for one of the prayers of the faithful. These are the intercessory prayers that are said during the Mass. They are said immediately after the homily
Moral cowardice, more like. I'm sorry to say but I wish someone had the gumption to break this chain of fear or whatever it is that prevents these men from speaking out against injustice. It is unjus
There are obvious answers to the shortage of priests but they've surfaced before on so many threads that this isn't the time or the place to air them again.
Have we too many bishops and too many dioce
Sad but no surprise here. The bishop is one of those whose appointments Charlie Brown has overseen. The toxic effects of these appointments will continue to damage what remains of the Irish church. Th
Hi Patricia,
Actually there is some confusion about the text of Mk 6:22.
There is much to say for the KJV of this verse, "when the daughter of the said Herodias came in and danced.."
As regards the n
I look forward to the daily readings and reflections. However, today there were a number of typos but a serious misnaming Herodias' daughter. In the gospel, Instead of Salome, Herodias was used.
I
Fr.Tony Flannery is a very fine priest.
Bishop Crean is certainly not following the same God as I am, or,it would seem, the God most Irish people are following. He continues to lead where his predece
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6th September. 23rd Sunday, Ordinary Time.
September 6 2015Very touching and inspiring. Kudos!
What did the bishop achieve?
September 2 2015I am pleased that Brendan in this, once again, excellent piece has explained the actual process that occurred in this latest and scandalous episode in the ongoing mistreatment of Tony Flannery. I am g
What did the bishop achieve?
September 2 2015What did the Bishop achieve? Well, he has contributed to the new phase of the Tony Flannery Saga. This new phase is 'constructive ambiguity' where the waters are muddied about who has authority to li
31st August. Monday of Week 22
August 31 2015Bernadette. A bidding prayer is just another term for one of the prayers of the faithful. These are the intercessory prayers that are said during the Mass. They are said immediately after the homily
The Irish Times interview with the Papal Nuncio, Charles Brown
August 30 2015Moral cowardice, more like. I'm sorry to say but I wish someone had the gumption to break this chain of fear or whatever it is that prevents these men from speaking out against injustice. It is unjus
Vocations
August 30 2015There are obvious answers to the shortage of priests but they've surfaced before on so many threads that this isn't the time or the place to air them again. Have we too many bishops and too many dioce
“They had learned nothing and forgotten nothing.”
August 22 2015Sad but no surprise here. The bishop is one of those whose appointments Charlie Brown has overseen. The toxic effects of these appointments will continue to damage what remains of the Irish church. Th
29th August. The Passion of Saint John the Baptist
August 29 2015Hi Patricia, Actually there is some confusion about the text of Mk 6:22. There is much to say for the KJV of this verse, "when the daughter of the said Herodias came in and danced.." As regards the n
29th August. The Passion of Saint John the Baptist
August 29 2015I look forward to the daily readings and reflections. However, today there were a number of typos but a serious misnaming Herodias' daughter. In the gospel, Instead of Salome, Herodias was used. I
“They had learned nothing and forgotten nothing.”
August 22 2015Fr.Tony Flannery is a very fine priest. Bishop Crean is certainly not following the same God as I am, or,it would seem, the God most Irish people are following. He continues to lead where his predece
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