Thanks, Seán.
I think you first mentioned René Girard’s theory during a discussion on Anselm’s supstitutionary atonement idea — that Jesus had to die as a ransom to calm his Father’s rage du
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Fast is to focus on Jesus!!
Homily:
St. Jerome said, "When the stomach is full, it is easy to talk of fasting".
And nobody says, “I cannot wait to sk
In my view these women were of "huge influence" because they were free from the constraints of "the collar." Free from the canonical obligations and restrictions of the ordained Priesthood.
Thanks Colm for highlighting Donal Neary SJ's editorial. I think it is a very important Editorial and might give us all an extra step to implementing what the people of Ireland are saying - we want wo
I absolutely agree with Phil.
I take issue with the language 'Altar announcements'. If one has a proper understanding of the Liturgy no announcements should ever be made from the 'Altar' (should it
An anniversary and a question❓️
◾️On the 14th February 1993, three of us initiated a petition which would eventually garner over 20,000 signatures from every diocese in Ireland (all pen &
That article gets better as it goes along, but I would not have begun it in that way. Girard is much clearer in giving a name to the 'all against one' theme that recurs in scripture - and history - s
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A Clear Conscience begins with Clear words.
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A dad came home with a toy and said to his three boys, "This toy will go to the good boy, who always
The Kilkenny question was spot on. What do we need to stop doing?
Organise for mission, let go of keeping things as they are. It hasn’t been working for at least all of the 21st century.
Firstly I want to offer best wishes to Bishop McKeown on his retirement.
On reflection I find it amusing that it is upon retirement that Bishops decide to speak out on issues that have been ongoing fo
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February 14 2026Thanks, Seán. I think you first mentioned René Girard’s theory during a discussion on Anselm’s supstitutionary atonement idea — that Jesus had to die as a ransom to calm his Father’s rage du
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February 18 2026Key Message: Fast is to focus on Jesus!! Homily: St. Jerome said, "When the stomach is full, it is easy to talk of fasting". And nobody says, “I cannot wait to sk
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February 14 2026In my view these women were of "huge influence" because they were free from the constraints of "the collar." Free from the canonical obligations and restrictions of the ordained Priesthood.
Colm Holmes from We Are Church writes:
February 14 2026Thanks Colm for highlighting Donal Neary SJ's editorial. I think it is a very important Editorial and might give us all an extra step to implementing what the people of Ireland are saying - we want wo
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February 12 2026I absolutely agree with Phil. I take issue with the language 'Altar announcements'. If one has a proper understanding of the Liturgy no announcements should ever be made from the 'Altar' (should it
The Bishop of the Derry diocese of the Catholic Church says that the organisation needs to look at ways of restructuring itself as members of the clergy are being “worked to exhaustion”.
February 12 2026An anniversary and a question❓️ ◾️On the 14th February 1993, three of us initiated a petition which would eventually garner over 20,000 signatures from every diocese in Ireland (all pen &
The Tablet: The distortion of René Girard
February 14 2026That article gets better as it goes along, but I would not have begun it in that way. Girard is much clearer in giving a name to the 'all against one' theme that recurs in scripture - and history - s
15 Feb 2026 – 6th Sunday, (A)
February 15 2026Key Message: A Clear Conscience begins with Clear words. Homily: A dad came home with a toy and said to his three boys, "This toy will go to the good boy, who always
The Bishop of the Derry diocese of the Catholic Church says that the organisation needs to look at ways of restructuring itself as members of the clergy are being “worked to exhaustion”.
February 12 2026The Kilkenny question was spot on. What do we need to stop doing? Organise for mission, let go of keeping things as they are. It hasn’t been working for at least all of the 21st century.
The Bishop of the Derry diocese of the Catholic Church says that the organisation needs to look at ways of restructuring itself as members of the clergy are being “worked to exhaustion”.
February 12 2026Firstly I want to offer best wishes to Bishop McKeown on his retirement. On reflection I find it amusing that it is upon retirement that Bishops decide to speak out on issues that have been ongoing fo
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