I've often wondered about the probability of germs in holy water, Brendan #2 though I didn't see or hear mention of it on the news. Surely however there are as many bacteria in the coins in our purse
I'm not sure why any newspaper would publish one person's isolated opinion of a mass celebration. It's not like a movie review where people from around the world are seeing the exact same thing; it's
Well written Brendan and once again you put words on what, I imagine a lot of us, feel on the ground especially - "Would the IT send a disaffected Church of Ireland person to a Church of Ireland servi
On the day of the second article Brendan refers to above, I sent the following letter to the Irish Times. It was not published. Catholic Schools Week starts on 25 January. Perhaps the letter may have
This article has made me believe that religion and God himself is no longer present in an environment where there is disparity. God simply exists on the fringes of this society where poverty, homeles
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
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To read, or not read, a publication that belittles my religion?
January 12 2015I've often wondered about the probability of germs in holy water, Brendan #2 though I didn't see or hear mention of it on the news. Surely however there are as many bacteria in the coins in our purse
To read, or not read, a publication that belittles my religion?
January 12 2015I'm not sure why any newspaper would publish one person's isolated opinion of a mass celebration. It's not like a movie review where people from around the world are seeing the exact same thing; it's
To read, or not read, a publication that belittles my religion?
January 12 2015Well written Brendan and once again you put words on what, I imagine a lot of us, feel on the ground especially - "Would the IT send a disaffected Church of Ireland person to a Church of Ireland servi
To read, or not read, a publication that belittles my religion?
January 12 2015On the day of the second article Brendan refers to above, I sent the following letter to the Irish Times. It was not published. Catholic Schools Week starts on 25 January. Perhaps the letter may have
Stray thoughts – A Reflection to conclude the Season.
January 10 2015This article has made me believe that religion and God himself is no longer present in an environment where there is disparity. God simply exists on the fringes of this society where poverty, homeles
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
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