Is Catholicism now deemed to be old-fashioned, irrational, and unacceptable? I should be very worried if it were not. It is the World against the Truth as always. The trouble with the Irish Church is
I have to agree with Paul V and Seamus Ahearne here. I'm extremely uncomfortable about these canonisations as indeed many of us are. However, I can understand Pope Francis's dilemma and do not envy hi
It seems to me that the 8 Cardinal Advisers had plenty of time to yell, "Francie, STOP!" Time for Rodriguez Maradiaga to get the remaining seven ducks in line.
Another thing that keeps bugging me: th
Karl Rahner got it exactly right when he said:
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“The Christian of the future will be a mystic or he will not exist at all.” And: “The number one cause of atheism is Christians.”
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How many
The idea that the Tridentine Mass alone can restore a sense of awe and wonder in God’s presence is a cherished slogan of traditionalists but one with shaky foundations. It must be a source of acut
Paul Vallely's article is clear and measured. The process of canonisation needs revision. It is in so many ways artificial and contrived. The Canonisation of the two popes is rather embarrassing. It w
Blessing one's self is not just an act of reverence, it also sets one's self apart and, sometimes, above others. When that happens, blessing one's self signals one's triumphant position.
Today, Cathol
Only a return to the Traditional Latin Mass offered with great reverence can provide the wonder and awe in God's presence that we need. That, along with sound, vibrant preaching, and real, authentic r
The loss of real faith is a tragedy where it occurs. Nevertheless, new forms of faith expression are essential. Ireland's church has been too narrow and stifling, its rituals tedious to many, its p
Curiously this Emmaus passage seems often to be mis-understood. It has not been unusual for the expression "...They knew him by the breaking of bread.." to be presented as the most important or mayb
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Is Catholicism now deemed to be old-fashioned, irrational, and unacceptable? Brendan Hoban asks in his weekly Western People column.
April 23 2014Is Catholicism now deemed to be old-fashioned, irrational, and unacceptable? I should be very worried if it were not. It is the World against the Truth as always. The trouble with the Irish Church is
The Politics of Saint-Making
April 23 2014I have to agree with Paul V and Seamus Ahearne here. I'm extremely uncomfortable about these canonisations as indeed many of us are. However, I can understand Pope Francis's dilemma and do not envy hi
The Politics of Saint-Making
April 23 2014It seems to me that the 8 Cardinal Advisers had plenty of time to yell, "Francie, STOP!" Time for Rodriguez Maradiaga to get the remaining seven ducks in line. Another thing that keeps bugging me: th
Is Catholicism now deemed to be old-fashioned, irrational, and unacceptable? Brendan Hoban asks in his weekly Western People column.
April 23 2014Karl Rahner got it exactly right when he said: . “The Christian of the future will be a mystic or he will not exist at all.” And: “The number one cause of atheism is Christians.” . How many
Is Catholicism now deemed to be old-fashioned, irrational, and unacceptable? Brendan Hoban asks in his weekly Western People column.
April 23 2014The idea that the Tridentine Mass alone can restore a sense of awe and wonder in God’s presence is a cherished slogan of traditionalists but one with shaky foundations. It must be a source of acut
The Politics of Saint-Making
April 23 2014Paul Vallely's article is clear and measured. The process of canonisation needs revision. It is in so many ways artificial and contrived. The Canonisation of the two popes is rather embarrassing. It w
Is Catholicism now deemed to be old-fashioned, irrational, and unacceptable? Brendan Hoban asks in his weekly Western People column.
April 23 2014Blessing one's self is not just an act of reverence, it also sets one's self apart and, sometimes, above others. When that happens, blessing one's self signals one's triumphant position. Today, Cathol
Is Catholicism now deemed to be old-fashioned, irrational, and unacceptable? Brendan Hoban asks in his weekly Western People column.
April 23 2014Only a return to the Traditional Latin Mass offered with great reverence can provide the wonder and awe in God's presence that we need. That, along with sound, vibrant preaching, and real, authentic r
Is Catholicism now deemed to be old-fashioned, irrational, and unacceptable? Brendan Hoban asks in his weekly Western People column.
April 23 2014The loss of real faith is a tragedy where it occurs. Nevertheless, new forms of faith expression are essential. Ireland's church has been too narrow and stifling, its rituals tedious to many, its p
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April 23 2014Curiously this Emmaus passage seems often to be mis-understood. It has not been unusual for the expression "...They knew him by the breaking of bread.." to be presented as the most important or mayb
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