Sadly, Francis, in choosing to meet Kim Davis, has shown he values ideological posturing over the rule of law. It gives the lie to his concern for victims who have suffered precisely because bishops
Well said, Seamus -- the huge expense of the razzmatazz is unjustifiable, the impact of such visits is ephemeral, and in the case of John Paul II they were a flight from the curia and from the Roman j
"Standing ovations for Francis from Congress but is anyone actually listening.” I don’t know all the connotations underlying this question but in the context of Congress a standing ovation does n
Today was the funeral of Philip Kelly (a fellow Augustinian and a gentleman). I was at his wake yesterday in Ballyboden where many of our sick and aged presently live. It is sobering and humbling to v
"It establishes that the real experts on family life are those actually living it, not celibate theologians, canon lawyers and bishops."
Now, why did we all not cop on to that blatantly obvious truth
What became of the attempt at consultation this side of the Irish Sea? Was any attempt at all made? I for one - and I keep fairly well in contact with the ecclesiastical heartbeat - have heard scarcel
Remember these words: "He Who Welcomes You...Welcomes the One Who Sent Me"....Pope Francis is in a class of his own...and he designs nothing of the drama, pomp or pageantry. Who knows what lives he
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Pope Francis speaks to the Bishops of the U.S.A.
September 23 2015Sadly, Francis, in choosing to meet Kim Davis, has shown he values ideological posturing over the rule of law. It gives the lie to his concern for victims who have suffered precisely because bishops
4th October. 27th Sunday, Ordinary Time
October 4 2015Thank you for the words of inspiration , it really helped on preparing homily for this weekend. God Bless, Deacon Fred Reed
Protecting the Pope ……. from us.
September 28 2015Well said, Seamus -- the huge expense of the razzmatazz is unjustifiable, the impact of such visits is ephemeral, and in the case of John Paul II they were a flight from the curia and from the Roman j
Pope Francis speaks to the Joint Session of the United states Congress
September 24 2015"Standing ovations for Francis from Congress but is anyone actually listening.” I don’t know all the connotations underlying this question but in the context of Congress a standing ovation does n
Protecting the Pope ……. from us.
September 28 2015Today was the funeral of Philip Kelly (a fellow Augustinian and a gentleman). I was at his wake yesterday in Ballyboden where many of our sick and aged presently live. It is sobering and humbling to v
4th October. 27th Sunday, Ordinary Time
October 4 2015Thank you this is really a food for thought
The laity has spoken and the Church must learn
September 27 2015In fairness Seamus Ahearne's piece "Protecting the Pope" was penned in response to it.
The laity has spoken and the Church must learn
September 27 2015"It establishes that the real experts on family life are those actually living it, not celibate theologians, canon lawyers and bishops." Now, why did we all not cop on to that blatantly obvious truth
The laity has spoken and the Church must learn
September 27 2015What became of the attempt at consultation this side of the Irish Sea? Was any attempt at all made? I for one - and I keep fairly well in contact with the ecclesiastical heartbeat - have heard scarcel
Protecting the Pope ……. from us.
September 28 2015Remember these words: "He Who Welcomes You...Welcomes the One Who Sent Me"....Pope Francis is in a class of his own...and he designs nothing of the drama, pomp or pageantry. Who knows what lives he
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