Paddy, I'm trying to prevent the continued unintentional, but sadly inevitable, patronising of the punters in the pews with banal drivel masquerading as sacred music. The church provides texts to be
@17... Fr. Masia's topics of family, marriage, abortion, and homosexual practise don't strike one as "minutiae of sex". They are the grand sweep of ethical issues in human relationships that face us t
John, I think Aodh is recommending to you that you become a bully.
I hope you don't, John. Those who experience this in their parishes are seldom happy.
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Patrick, I am interested in what part(s) of “An Essay in the Development of Christian Doctrine” bears out the point you are making. The essay is but one theory of development am
I agree with Fr Brendan's suggestion re the calling into priesthood of suitable laymen (and possibly women) who would work under the supervision of the local PP or Bishop. Their main role would be per
Fr Juan Masia has a good comment on the Synod Questionnaire: http://iglesiadescalza.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/response-to-synod-on-family.html
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This article really nails the real question. If religion isn't helping people to lead a happier, more joyful life then they will not just stay away but advise others to do so. This article about joy i
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February 2 2014Paddy, I'm trying to prevent the continued unintentional, but sadly inevitable, patronising of the punters in the pews with banal drivel masquerading as sacred music. The church provides texts to be
Can this low moment in church life become an opportunity?
January 29 2014@17... Fr. Masia's topics of family, marriage, abortion, and homosexual practise don't strike one as "minutiae of sex". They are the grand sweep of ethical issues in human relationships that face us t
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February 2 2014John, I think Aodh is recommending to you that you become a bully. I hope you don't, John. Those who experience this in their parishes are seldom happy.
Can this low moment in church life become an opportunity?
January 29 2014Joe@17, thanks for the link to Fr. Masiá's piece. Excellent.
Presider’s Page for Candlemas (Sun. 2 Feb)
February 2 2014John, as a 'presider' you have a responsibility to guide those involved to sing the texts of the Mass where possible rather than choosing hymns.
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January 29 2014Patrick Conway 16 Patrick, I am interested in what part(s) of “An Essay in the Development of Christian Doctrine” bears out the point you are making. The essay is but one theory of development am
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January 29 2014Fr Juan Masia has a good comment on the Synod Questionnaire: http://iglesiadescalza.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/response-to-synod-on-family.html The whole business of unalterable church teaching on minutia
Religion shouldn’t make people miserable
January 26 2014This article really nails the real question. If religion isn't helping people to lead a happier, more joyful life then they will not just stay away but advise others to do so. This article about joy i
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