Here is a gift of one of my poems entitled 'May you be Blessed'
May Light and Love on Angels wings
bring you peace of mind and all good things.
May you begin your Life anew
and leave behind what's tro
That is a really lovely tribute to a strong, beautiful and brave woman, Con. I found it very moving especially coming from such a courageous and loving heart as your own.
Would it not be just as rational to blame the Second Vatican Council for the abuse crisis as blame the Council of Trent? After all the main incidences of the recent eruption was between 1965 and 1985
Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May she rest in peace. Amen.
May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peac
The purpose of the Funeral Mass is the good of the deceased soul, not solace.
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''The funeral Mass is a very particular ritual. One of its attractive features is its strong structure; but this structu
Cardinal Karl Lehmann, former, elected Head of the German Bishops Conference is almost 78. So it's nearly three years since he handed in his resignation.
Wouldn't it be a good idea if the Irish bisho
Con Devree@9
I'm afraid I find Mary McAleese's analysis, arguments, rhetoric and conclusions far more rational, persuasive and measured than your comment.
Seamus, this edition of the 1998 translation of Opening Prayers/Collects approved by Bishops' Conferences with responsibility for English-language editions, may be of interest to you and other readers
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