You say the bishops found it difficult to tell people the outcome of the survey.
I live in the Tuam Diocese. Obviously I know only a number of people, but I do not know of any parish where people wer
No surprise there, sad to say. Given the type of man that has been chosen for the office of bishop and given the ideological approach of those doing the choosing, can anyone really be surprised at thi
I find Brian’s Article insightful, and at the same time provoking reflection on the whole issue of pastoral dedication to which we are all called.
Rather than offer a long spiel, I have inserted my
Of course prayer is important. What the bishops seem to be unaware of is that God has gifted us with intelligence and the ability to discern through prayerful reflection. It is this discernment that
As the pope has openly invited bishops' conferences to confer on the issue of the dire manpower crisis, and to propose solutions together - including the option of married priests - this response from
Well that seemed to be a slap in the face of sorts. So many people looking to protect the status quo. What I don't understand is this example of Jesus only choosing men as apostles. Weren't they al
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I am not able to comment on the Yahwist and Priestly theologians. The relevance of the rest of it, with due reference to Dei Verbum 12 on biblical interpretation, is clear. The implications of t
Clearly denial IS an option and is the choice the bishops have already made. There is no other excuse for the shambolic behaviour that passes for leadership in the hierarchy.
It is the first time I visited Your website. The homily is very simple and meaningful. It is really a support to follow Christ, just simple and bearing witness to him through how we live as Christians
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July 6 2014Of course prayer is important. What the bishops seem to be unaware of is that God has gifted us with intelligence and the ability to discern through prayerful reflection. It is this discernment that
Statement from the Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) responding to the letter of reply from the Irish bishops to the ACP submissions at a meeting with representatives of the Irish bishops on 04 June, 2014.
July 6 2014As the pope has openly invited bishops' conferences to confer on the issue of the dire manpower crisis, and to propose solutions together - including the option of married priests - this response from
Statement from the Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) responding to the letter of reply from the Irish bishops to the ACP submissions at a meeting with representatives of the Irish bishops on 04 June, 2014.
July 6 2014Well that seemed to be a slap in the face of sorts. So many people looking to protect the status quo. What I don't understand is this example of Jesus only choosing men as apostles. Weren't they al
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June 23 2014Clearly denial IS an option and is the choice the bishops have already made. There is no other excuse for the shambolic behaviour that passes for leadership in the hierarchy.
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June 27 2014Roy@5, an excellent analysis and@6, a truly brilliant suggestion.
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July 6 2014It is the first time I visited Your website. The homily is very simple and meaningful. It is really a support to follow Christ, just simple and bearing witness to him through how we live as Christians
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