I always remember an aphorism from a philosophy teacher "Emotion was never a criterion of truth". One would do well to remember this in connection with the recent referendum. The great Jewish teacher
There's an ancient Irish or Irish-American proverb (at least six weeks old) that goes something like this: "What happens in Limerick shouldn't stay in Limerick." Of even more venerable vintage (by at
Following the ongoing debate around the outcome of the recent referendum, I came across this contribution from J.A. Dick's in his “Another Voice” Internet bulletin. He writes about the struggle
Hi Lawrence,
You're quite right, and thanks for drawing it to my attention. As a result, I've replaced the text with something more suitable. Always glad to see our inputs being read with attention!
(this was written last Monday but I was unable to send it until now)
Seamus, I enjoy your reflections but some parts of this one left me uneasy.
Many gay people I know relate that it is the first time
It seems that today's homily is incorrectly from cycle two (B) rather than one (A). The first reading is from Sirach (as given), but the homily refers to Peter. Am I wrong? (I'm writing from the State
I hope nobody voted Yes just to cock a snook at bishops. http://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lgbt-youth-action-has-helped-pull-down-architecture-of-homophobia-1.2228164?mode=sample&auth-failed=1&
I thought about doing this earlier and abandoned the plan, but the statement from the Vatican spokesman Lombardi this evening which backs 'word for word' the earlier statement from Cardinal Parolin dr
People are overreactomg to the Cardinal's utterance, but is anyone supporting him? The commentary has been 99% negative. Are even the people who led the No campaign defending him? He may realize he ha
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The people have spoken …
May 25 2015I always remember an aphorism from a philosophy teacher "Emotion was never a criterion of truth". One would do well to remember this in connection with the recent referendum. The great Jewish teacher
Irish Church accepts its teaching jars with the faithful
May 27 2015There's an ancient Irish or Irish-American proverb (at least six weeks old) that goes something like this: "What happens in Limerick shouldn't stay in Limerick." Of even more venerable vintage (by at
Irish Church accepts its teaching jars with the faithful
May 27 2015Following the ongoing debate around the outcome of the recent referendum, I came across this contribution from J.A. Dick's in his “Another Voice” Internet bulletin. He writes about the struggle
29th May. Friday in Week 8
May 29 2015Hi Lawrence, You're quite right, and thanks for drawing it to my attention. As a result, I've replaced the text with something more suitable. Always glad to see our inputs being read with attention!
What has happened to the Irish and their Church?
May 23 2015(this was written last Monday but I was unable to send it until now) Seamus, I enjoy your reflections but some parts of this one left me uneasy. Many gay people I know relate that it is the first time
29th May. Friday in Week 8
May 29 2015It seems that today's homily is incorrectly from cycle two (B) rather than one (A). The first reading is from Sirach (as given), but the homily refers to Peter. Am I wrong? (I'm writing from the State
Irish Church accepts its teaching jars with the faithful
May 27 2015A characteristically, thoughtful, reasoned and challenging observation. Thank you, Gerry.
Irish Church accepts its teaching jars with the faithful
May 27 2015I hope nobody voted Yes just to cock a snook at bishops. http://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lgbt-youth-action-has-helped-pull-down-architecture-of-homophobia-1.2228164?mode=sample&auth-failed=1&
The people have spoken …
May 25 2015I thought about doing this earlier and abandoned the plan, but the statement from the Vatican spokesman Lombardi this evening which backs 'word for word' the earlier statement from Cardinal Parolin dr
The people have spoken …
May 25 2015People are overreactomg to the Cardinal's utterance, but is anyone supporting him? The commentary has been 99% negative. Are even the people who led the No campaign defending him? He may realize he ha
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