I always welcome the first fresh buds of Springtime with wonder and even a sense of relief; our Father still loves his world after all, in spite of the terrible evils which abound everywhere...
One particular phrase that stood out for me from Seamus Ahearne's posting was "His poetry was his prayer"
I would suggest that Poetry is the use of language in a cared-for way, the story told through
Father Brendan, while I understand your concerns regarding Pope Francis visiting Ireland at this time, I also caution, that Pope Francis may be following a higher call, from the Lord himself, to go t
Receiving Holy Communion twice a day.
In my pastoral experience of 47 years as a priest I have met some people who have asked me if they could receive Holy Communion twice a day.
This is what I say to
Thank you, Rosalie (#3) for that clarification. Canon Law is a complicated, mysterious, scary and untravelled world to me. I'm afraid that I have to fight to keep Dickens' Mr Bumble the Beadle's words
The Homily resources provided by Frs Cotter and Rogers are a marvellous addition to the ACP website. Thanks to both of them for the immense work involved.
For this week, when we had so much tragedy i
Mary Vallely’s account (#1) of her encounter with the elderly woman resonated strongly with me. My mother also used worry about whether she was permitted to receive Holy Communion twice in the one d
Thank you Brendan.People in many different lands will bless you for what you wrote;people in any pain land, fear land, mental health land,suffering land, relationship land,
Thank you for all the work
It is clear that Fr.Brendan has once again squarely hit the nail on the head.
Looking back, it is clear that history goes round in circles. Just look at the Reformation, the Augustinian Friar, Martin
I agree with all Brendan Hoban writes here but was wondering when Fr Bertie Brady gave him that advice to which pope he was referring. Like most here I have a very soft spot for Pope Francis but would
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Stray thoughts – A Reflection to conclude the Season.
January 10 2015I always welcome the first fresh buds of Springtime with wonder and even a sense of relief; our Father still loves his world after all, in spite of the terrible evils which abound everywhere...
Stray thoughts – A Reflection to conclude the Season.
January 10 2015One particular phrase that stood out for me from Seamus Ahearne's posting was "His poetry was his prayer" I would suggest that Poetry is the use of language in a cared-for way, the story told through
Pope Francis actually means what he says.
January 7 2015Father Brendan, while I understand your concerns regarding Pope Francis visiting Ireland at this time, I also caution, that Pope Francis may be following a higher call, from the Lord himself, to go t
Pope Francis actually means what he says.
January 7 2015Receiving Holy Communion twice a day. In my pastoral experience of 47 years as a priest I have met some people who have asked me if they could receive Holy Communion twice a day. This is what I say to
Pope Francis actually means what he says.
January 7 2015Thank you, Rosalie (#3) for that clarification. Canon Law is a complicated, mysterious, scary and untravelled world to me. I'm afraid that I have to fight to keep Dickens' Mr Bumble the Beadle's words
Sunday 11th January. The Baptism of the Lord
January 11 2015The Homily resources provided by Frs Cotter and Rogers are a marvellous addition to the ACP website. Thanks to both of them for the immense work involved. For this week, when we had so much tragedy i
Pope Francis actually means what he says.
January 7 2015Mary Vallely’s account (#1) of her encounter with the elderly woman resonated strongly with me. My mother also used worry about whether she was permitted to receive Holy Communion twice in the one d
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December 29 2014Thank you Brendan.People in many different lands will bless you for what you wrote;people in any pain land, fear land, mental health land,suffering land, relationship land, Thank you for all the work
Pope Francis actually means what he says.
January 7 2015It is clear that Fr.Brendan has once again squarely hit the nail on the head. Looking back, it is clear that history goes round in circles. Just look at the Reformation, the Augustinian Friar, Martin
Pope Francis actually means what he says.
January 7 2015I agree with all Brendan Hoban writes here but was wondering when Fr Bertie Brady gave him that advice to which pope he was referring. Like most here I have a very soft spot for Pope Francis but would
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