@1 Nuala: I can relate to what you and Soline write.
However, I wrote the reflection in the hope that perhaps it would be a help in having some background to the reading on the story at Caesarea Phili
Pope Francis hasn't exactly transformed the church - not yet, as the rest of the above article reveals. A recent news item carried the remark by an Irish bishop that he encountered seminarians who a
Hi Seamus ...
Congratulations on your 50th.
Nice to read such a positive musing ...
I donned the novice habit in 1957. Isn't God marvelous in the blessings he bestows day by day ... if we but only sa
"I conclude. I have been blessed. It has been a wonderful life."
Wow, what a description of priesthood. You don't expect to hear the likes of that every day.
Thank you Nuala @1,especially since today is the anniversary of my baptism.
I am guessing you may be referring to this powerfully moving testimony of Sr Irene Mc Cormack who presided at Eucharistic ce
Please see the bigger picture. The Catholic church is what it is because of celibate priests. Before married priests, rather open the door for celibate women clergy. Why not? Mary Magdalena has been c
I agree with Nuala. The problem with nuns is that they are not male. Misogny is still the beam in the eye of the RCC institution. I would also like to express my admiration and deep respect for religi
Its funny how some Churchmen are miffed about Mary McAleese's inappropriate use of language when she uses the example of changing a baby's nappy to show how out of touch the Church is with real life.
The Church itself stands accused of 'nun-bashing'. Because of their gender nuns can only receive six sacraments, whereas male clerics can receive seven sacraments. If nuns themselves are not valued by
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August 21 2014@1 Nuala: I can relate to what you and Soline write. However, I wrote the reflection in the hope that perhaps it would be a help in having some background to the reading on the story at Caesarea Phili
Pope Francis has transformed the Church – it’s time the Church stopped stifling groups who embrace that transformation
August 23 2014Pope Francis hasn't exactly transformed the church - not yet, as the rest of the above article reveals. A recent news item carried the remark by an Irish bishop that he encountered seminarians who a
I will build my church
August 21 2014In the challenging times we live in I find the phrase "My Church" reassuring.
A glimpse of the past fifty years with the Augustinians!
August 26 2014Hi Seamus ... Congratulations on your 50th. Nice to read such a positive musing ... I donned the novice habit in 1957. Isn't God marvelous in the blessings he bestows day by day ... if we but only sa
A glimpse of the past fifty years with the Augustinians!
August 26 2014"I conclude. I have been blessed. It has been a wonderful life." Wow, what a description of priesthood. You don't expect to hear the likes of that every day.
I will build my church
August 21 2014Thank you Nuala @1,especially since today is the anniversary of my baptism. I am guessing you may be referring to this powerfully moving testimony of Sr Irene Mc Cormack who presided at Eucharistic ce
Positive engagement of rank and file priests cannot be dismissed as negative
August 18 2014Please see the bigger picture. The Catholic church is what it is because of celibate priests. Before married priests, rather open the door for celibate women clergy. Why not? Mary Magdalena has been c
Do Irish nuns need to listen to their American sisters?
August 25 2014I agree with Nuala. The problem with nuns is that they are not male. Misogny is still the beam in the eye of the RCC institution. I would also like to express my admiration and deep respect for religi
A glimpse of the past fifty years with the Augustinians!
August 26 2014Its funny how some Churchmen are miffed about Mary McAleese's inappropriate use of language when she uses the example of changing a baby's nappy to show how out of touch the Church is with real life.
Do Irish nuns need to listen to their American sisters?
August 25 2014The Church itself stands accused of 'nun-bashing'. Because of their gender nuns can only receive six sacraments, whereas male clerics can receive seven sacraments. If nuns themselves are not valued by
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