Of course the 'demonisation' of the nuns will continue. After all, if it ceases, some might begin to ask awkward questions about what the State, politicians, teachers, doctors, dentists, civil servant
I pointed out in comment 3 above that much of the hysteria directed at the nuns is based on Peter Mullan's film "The Madalene Sisters". Some of the criticism is also based on historical research bu
I have a friend in his 60s come out today. He feels like an immense weight lift off him. He can breathe better and his friends and family did not expect it but have been fantastic.
Maybe I should th
Without trying to defend shabbiness or secrecy, there are other elements in that deal which are worrying as a prototype. In the era that was in it and given the mindsets of the people running it, ther
This is true since God glory not in the death of a sinner but that same should repent and live a holy life. In our today's world filled with racism and hate, God is calling all of us not to discrimina
Do people agree with the secret shabby deal with the Religious Orders done by outgoing Minister Michael Woods on his last day in office in 2002 before he left as Minister? No civil servants present, a
"Catholic parishioners revolt against sexual predators but will it kill the Church?" Read more on www.irishcentral.com (July 25, 2013).
I had the opportunity of hearing Austrian Fr Schuller speak las
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"I want an ice cream or I'll kill myself" would be, again in my view, an equally inappropriate comparison in the case of a man(or woman) under crushing financial pressure and feeling suicidal.
Wha
I agree with Fr Adrian when he states that the sisters who ran and managed the Magdalene laundries should not be demonised and scapegoated for their actions. They were really a small cog in a very lar
Having read the link suggested above, I find myself in a state of some confusion when considering Brendan Butler's statement that "it is not a time to close ranks and assert that the sisters are being
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Attacks on Magdalene religious orders ‘outrageous’
July 22 2013Of course the 'demonisation' of the nuns will continue. After all, if it ceases, some might begin to ask awkward questions about what the State, politicians, teachers, doctors, dentists, civil servant
Attacks on Magdalene religious orders ‘outrageous’
July 22 2013I pointed out in comment 3 above that much of the hysteria directed at the nuns is based on Peter Mullan's film "The Madalene Sisters". Some of the criticism is also based on historical research bu
Homosexuality and the Bible to be explored in Dublin conference
May 25 2013I have a friend in his 60s come out today. He feels like an immense weight lift off him. He can breathe better and his friends and family did not expect it but have been fantastic. Maybe I should th
Attacks on Magdalene religious orders ‘outrageous’
July 22 2013Without trying to defend shabbiness or secrecy, there are other elements in that deal which are worrying as a prototype. In the era that was in it and given the mindsets of the people running it, ther
27 July, 2013. Saturday of the Sixteenth Week
July 27 2013This is true since God glory not in the death of a sinner but that same should repent and live a holy life. In our today's world filled with racism and hate, God is calling all of us not to discrimina
Attacks on Magdalene religious orders ‘outrageous’
July 22 2013Do people agree with the secret shabby deal with the Religious Orders done by outgoing Minister Michael Woods on his last day in office in 2002 before he left as Minister? No civil servants present, a
Fr. Helmut Schüller preaches reform in the USA
July 19 2013"Catholic parishioners revolt against sexual predators but will it kill the Church?" Read more on www.irishcentral.com (July 25, 2013). I had the opportunity of hearing Austrian Fr Schuller speak las
Government should reconsider Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill
July 17 2013@9 "I want an ice cream or I'll kill myself" would be, again in my view, an equally inappropriate comparison in the case of a man(or woman) under crushing financial pressure and feeling suicidal. Wha
Attacks on Magdalene religious orders ‘outrageous’
July 22 2013I agree with Fr Adrian when he states that the sisters who ran and managed the Magdalene laundries should not be demonised and scapegoated for their actions. They were really a small cog in a very lar
Attacks on Magdalene religious orders ‘outrageous’
July 22 2013Having read the link suggested above, I find myself in a state of some confusion when considering Brendan Butler's statement that "it is not a time to close ranks and assert that the sisters are being
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