Well said, Padraig. Somehow the new translation has brought back that merit-mentality that the Reformation rightly criticized. It presents a depressing image of Christianity as a sort of exam in which
Thank you Bob....That is the first time in my life, that I was associated with pessimism! I like to think of it, as being realistic! I absolutely applaud the many changes that Pope Francis initiated
This is one of the most important steps taken by any group in the church in recent times.
Standing up and speaking out for what is right is not easy but if the church is to have any future then groups
Darlene @ 13, Pope St. JP II said no to women's priests. There is clarity on this point. The Church has taught definitively on this matter. There is no ambiguity.
Your pessimism is very likely justified Darlene. Since the election of Pope Francis many Catholics, by whatever identities they care to give themselves - 'progressive', 'liberal', 'orthodox', 'traditi
It's a marvellous parable to bring home how the gospel can turn our life perspective upside down. Far from the normal meritocratic approach of much of human commercial society, it brings home that God
I suspect that the speech of Pope Francis was directed to seasoned bishops, as much as it was directed to the new bishops assembled.
Clearly, the style and presentation of Pope Francis of an old, old
"Rebellion in the Church is re-crucifying Christ all over again." Harsh words, Anne @12, harsh words and unjust though I can feel and understand the anger and emotion behind them.
There is nothing wha
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September 21 2014Well said, Padraig. Somehow the new translation has brought back that merit-mentality that the Reformation rightly criticized. It presents a depressing image of Christianity as a sort of exam in which
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September 16 2014Darlene @ 13, Pope St. JP II said no to women's priests. There is clarity on this point. The Church has taught definitively on this matter. There is no ambiguity.
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September 21 2014Your pessimism is very likely justified Darlene. Since the election of Pope Francis many Catholics, by whatever identities they care to give themselves - 'progressive', 'liberal', 'orthodox', 'traditi
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September 21 2014It's a marvellous parable to bring home how the gospel can turn our life perspective upside down. Far from the normal meritocratic approach of much of human commercial society, it brings home that God
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September 21 2014I suspect that the speech of Pope Francis was directed to seasoned bishops, as much as it was directed to the new bishops assembled. Clearly, the style and presentation of Pope Francis of an old, old
Killaloe Forum on the Diaconate: Tony Flannery
September 16 2014"Rebellion in the Church is re-crucifying Christ all over again." Harsh words, Anne @12, harsh words and unjust though I can feel and understand the anger and emotion behind them. There is nothing wha
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