The tone and content of Pope Francis's closing address seems to be incongruent with what actually unfolded and concluded at the Synod, in many respects.
I am rather fatigued by it all, to say anything
The Synod on the Family has really opened a wide ranging debate, all the way from the immovable who are unable to move onwards, to those who want to make many changes. One has to be careful as some of
Now that Raymond Burke has been tripped up by his cappa magna, will he return as the Marcel Lefebvre of the 2014-15 Extraordinary & General Synods? Don't be kidded by his mild and liturgically cor
The coin with the image of Tiberius Caesar had the inscription: "Augustus Ti(berius) Caesar Divi Aug(usti) F(ilius)" - The August (= consecrated, venerable) Tiberius Caesar, son of the Divine Augustus
An honest observation Stan. While many live life on the surface without hope, wonder or joy, others are finding ways to celebrate life and to respond to God's love outside our gates. They are tired of
Hello. I don't think Permanent Diaconate was the problem. Probably it is not the solution, but Diaconate is part of the liturgical form of the Church. I think that, having or not vocational problems,
Earlier this year my granddaughter, just turned eight, made her First Confession.
There was no going into ‘the box’. Instead, accompanied by a parent the children were presented one by one, to th
Brendan, thank you for such an enlightened and much appreciated article. I certainly agree that the communal celebration of the sacrament is the most effective and appropriate approach.
Further to poi
I stayed away from confession for many years. Individual experience is never a comprehensive answer to a complex problem and I abstract from my experience on that understanding.
Why is it that one ca
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Provisional translation of Pope Francis’ address at the closing of the Synod:
October 18 2014I think -- I hope- Fr. Thomas Reece has got it right. http://ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/synod-win-francis-and-openness
Provisional translation of Pope Francis’ address at the closing of the Synod:
October 18 2014The tone and content of Pope Francis's closing address seems to be incongruent with what actually unfolded and concluded at the Synod, in many respects. I am rather fatigued by it all, to say anything
Synod on the Family: mid way document
October 14 2014The Synod on the Family has really opened a wide ranging debate, all the way from the immovable who are unable to move onwards, to those who want to make many changes. One has to be careful as some of
Synod on the Family: mid way document
October 14 2014Now that Raymond Burke has been tripped up by his cappa magna, will he return as the Marcel Lefebvre of the 2014-15 Extraordinary & General Synods? Don't be kidded by his mild and liturgically cor
19th October. Twenty-Ninth Sunday
October 19 2014The coin with the image of Tiberius Caesar had the inscription: "Augustus Ti(berius) Caesar Divi Aug(usti) F(ilius)" - The August (= consecrated, venerable) Tiberius Caesar, son of the Divine Augustus
How hungry are the Sheep?
October 17 2014An honest observation Stan. While many live life on the surface without hope, wonder or joy, others are finding ways to celebrate life and to respond to God's love outside our gates. They are tired of
‘Why Women felt compelled to speak out in Killaloe Diocese’
October 15 2014Hello. I don't think Permanent Diaconate was the problem. Probably it is not the solution, but Diaconate is part of the liturgical form of the Church. I think that, having or not vocational problems,
Reconciliation: Penance: Confession: A disappearing Sacrament?
October 16 2014Earlier this year my granddaughter, just turned eight, made her First Confession. There was no going into ‘the box’. Instead, accompanied by a parent the children were presented one by one, to th
Reconciliation: Penance: Confession: A disappearing Sacrament?
October 16 2014Brendan, thank you for such an enlightened and much appreciated article. I certainly agree that the communal celebration of the sacrament is the most effective and appropriate approach. Further to poi
Reconciliation: Penance: Confession: A disappearing Sacrament?
October 16 2014I stayed away from confession for many years. Individual experience is never a comprehensive answer to a complex problem and I abstract from my experience on that understanding. Why is it that one ca
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