Mgr. Caffarra, who was referred to as Pope John Paul II's personal theologian, initially thought and stated that where one partner in a marriage was HIV-positive, they should live as brother and siste
I would advise any husband who would say to his wife, "my one desire is Christ", to remember Augustine, who said we should enjoy or take delight in God alone (frui) but who was careful to add that we
I caught a glimpse of Cardinal Schönborn in stately procession in the Stephansdom once and he seemed to me to be an other-worldly apparition in the style of Pius XII. What an incredible list of names
It is an odd turn of phrase to say that the "findings are consistent across all age groups", when the demographic breakdown of respondents is so unrepresentative in the first place. Lets face it, this
Thanks Ned for those two reasons to be merry. On the last point, about promoting the periphery over the hub, while the Cardinal's beating his breast I feel like beating his head. If this man had let t
Seamus, thank you for a great article. I know that neither you or any other subscriber was trying in any way to demean or put down any catholic teaching. It is just a case of finding the right balanc
The Pope has said that he regards Archbishop Agostino Marchetto as the most accurate interpreter of the Council. There is not much comfort for the ACP in that statement.
Two reasons for optimism in the current issue of The Tablet:
1) Pope Francis is in regular correspondence with Hans Kung.
2) Cardinal Schonborn admits Austrian bishops had lacked the courage
Seamus, once a person has committed to following Jesus totally, such arguments about contraception and other sexual issues become, in a sense, irrelevant, because the person has no desire for such thi
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Can this low moment in church life become an opportunity?
January 29 2014Mgr. Caffarra, who was referred to as Pope John Paul II's personal theologian, initially thought and stated that where one partner in a marriage was HIV-positive, they should live as brother and siste
Can this low moment in church life become an opportunity?
January 29 2014I would advise any husband who would say to his wife, "my one desire is Christ", to remember Augustine, who said we should enjoy or take delight in God alone (frui) but who was careful to add that we
Religion shouldn’t make people miserable
January 26 2014I caught a glimpse of Cardinal Schönborn in stately procession in the Stephansdom once and he seemed to me to be an other-worldly apparition in the style of Pius XII. What an incredible list of names
Synod Survey results published
January 30 2014It is an odd turn of phrase to say that the "findings are consistent across all age groups", when the demographic breakdown of respondents is so unrepresentative in the first place. Lets face it, this
Religion shouldn’t make people miserable
January 26 2014Thanks Ned for those two reasons to be merry. On the last point, about promoting the periphery over the hub, while the Cardinal's beating his breast I feel like beating his head. If this man had let t
Can this low moment in church life become an opportunity?
January 29 2014Seamus, thank you for a great article. I know that neither you or any other subscriber was trying in any way to demean or put down any catholic teaching. It is just a case of finding the right balanc
Here’s my summary of Pope Francis: “I am Vatican II”
January 18 2014The Pope has said that he regards Archbishop Agostino Marchetto as the most accurate interpreter of the Council. There is not much comfort for the ACP in that statement.
Religion shouldn’t make people miserable
January 26 2014Two reasons for optimism in the current issue of The Tablet: 1) Pope Francis is in regular correspondence with Hans Kung. 2) Cardinal Schonborn admits Austrian bishops had lacked the courage
Can this low moment in church life become an opportunity?
January 29 2014Seamus, once a person has committed to following Jesus totally, such arguments about contraception and other sexual issues become, in a sense, irrelevant, because the person has no desire for such thi
Religion shouldn’t make people miserable
January 26 2014Thank you to Sean O'Conaill and Father Kieran
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