Perhaps the men in Armagh who have been newly ordained to the Permanent Diaconate should put their new male-only ministry on hold in solidarity with the women and men in Clare?
I find that priests dressing 'as the laity do' helps them/us connect in our common humanity rather than perpetuate the false dichotomy of ontological difference.
Liturgy and ritual is there to serve t
Pope Francis refers to St Matthew and the pity Jesus had for the people and that is the Gospel truth but St Matthew Gospel Mt 5 17-18
Jesus also says "not one jot or tittle of the Law will be changed
There is more information on this particular elephant in the church in the work of Phyllis Zagano on Women and the Diaconate.
And by the way,every Irish bishop was given a copy of her latest book,so
The Elephant in the Church, A Woman's Tract For Our Times, was launched last week. In it Mary T Malone traces the historical place of women in the Church.
Mary T traces the history of women in the Chu
There is a history of women deacons in the Church - the facts are there if looked for. I am soul-weary of the injustice of this particular topic - and many others in our Church. I refuse to be told
I think the good ladies of the Diocese of Killaloe have turned the spotlight on the elephant in the room that our hierarchy have tried to pretend doesn't exist - the ordination of females to the diaco
I had the great privilege to be able to participate in this international gathering on the pastoral project of evangelisation. Inspirational speakers and great conversations, but where was the Irish
We have to ask will the socio political issues, which many families have to live with in reality in Europe and other continents, be open to debate and discussion at the Synod or is it a talking shop f
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Killaloe Forum on the Diaconate: Tony Flannery
September 16 2014Perhaps the men in Armagh who have been newly ordained to the Permanent Diaconate should put their new male-only ministry on hold in solidarity with the women and men in Clare?
On the Edge
September 9 2014I find that priests dressing 'as the laity do' helps them/us connect in our common humanity rather than perpetuate the false dichotomy of ontological difference. Liturgy and ritual is there to serve t
“The signs of the times which can offer us hope and courage.” Pope Francis
September 22 2014Pope Francis refers to St Matthew and the pity Jesus had for the people and that is the Gospel truth but St Matthew Gospel Mt 5 17-18 Jesus also says "not one jot or tittle of the Law will be changed
Killaloe Forum on the Diaconate: Tony Flannery
September 16 2014There is more information on this particular elephant in the church in the work of Phyllis Zagano on Women and the Diaconate. And by the way,every Irish bishop was given a copy of her latest book,so
Killaloe Forum on the Diaconate: Tony Flannery
September 16 2014The Elephant in the Church, A Woman's Tract For Our Times, was launched last week. In it Mary T Malone traces the historical place of women in the Church. Mary T traces the history of women in the Chu
Killaloe Forum on the Diaconate: Tony Flannery
September 16 2014There is a history of women deacons in the Church - the facts are there if looked for. I am soul-weary of the injustice of this particular topic - and many others in our Church. I refuse to be told
Killaloe Forum on the Diaconate: Tony Flannery
September 16 2014I think the good ladies of the Diocese of Killaloe have turned the spotlight on the elephant in the room that our hierarchy have tried to pretend doesn't exist - the ordination of females to the diaco
“The signs of the times which can offer us hope and courage.” Pope Francis
September 22 2014I had the great privilege to be able to participate in this international gathering on the pastoral project of evangelisation. Inspirational speakers and great conversations, but where was the Irish
21st September. 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time
September 21 2014Yes, and Monday's readings reminded us that "to those who have, more will be given", and "for those who think they have", "that will be taken away".
Synod – A few thoughts.
September 21 2014We have to ask will the socio political issues, which many families have to live with in reality in Europe and other continents, be open to debate and discussion at the Synod or is it a talking shop f
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