I fnd this an extremely interesting discussion. Martin's initial post chimes with my own feelings which I had expressed at the ACI meeting in Limerick; it was a great night and the ACI people are trul
When a person is accused falsely, it is heartening when they are able to clear their name. Yes, it is true that priests abused minors and those who did so are responsible for doing so. The Church mu
Are you aware of any similar organization is the UK? I know of a priest who is out of ministry for what have now become almost 'the usual' offences, who is very penitent and horrified at himself for t
The face of Moses shone with the Glory of God (It was not his own glory). Our Fathers Will (Word) is singular (inviolate) and must not be touched (set aside) by the will of man.
If we want to walk wi
I'm struck by the fact that I didn't see any reference to the disappearing laity (apologies if i missed it). Its not just clergy that are aging - our definition of young people in the church is almost
It might be an idea to check the thread on Pray Tell (Cincinnati....) and give some support to the AUSCP who are getting flack regarding their forthcoming gathering in Seattle. Nearly 70 comments so f
A priest who has taken a vow of celibacy and has a woman ‘on the side’ as it were, is creating an abusive relationship in most people’s understanding of that term. In a sense it is an abuse of h
I think part of the moral here too in your latter piece, Father, is that Oscar Wilde did not meet Jesus in the 'Church'.
He had to find Jesus in prison - Reading Gaol. There is a story in there some
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Has the momentum of the Regency meeting dissipated?
May 7 2013I fnd this an extremely interesting discussion. Martin's initial post chimes with my own feelings which I had expressed at the ACI meeting in Limerick; it was a great night and the ACI people are trul
Statement from ACP Leadership re Fr. Liam O’Brien
June 6 2013Here's another case; Dr McHugh, what would you say? Innocent or guilty? http://www.bigtrial.net/2013/06/a-priests-ordeal.html
Statement from ACP Leadership re Fr. Liam O’Brien
June 6 2013When a person is accused falsely, it is heartening when they are able to clear their name. Yes, it is true that priests abused minors and those who did so are responsible for doing so. The Church mu
Support Group for Priests and Religious out of ministry is thriving
May 2 2013Are you aware of any similar organization is the UK? I know of a priest who is out of ministry for what have now become almost 'the usual' offences, who is very penitent and horrified at himself for t
12 June, 2013. Wednesday of the Tenth Week
June 12 2013I am very happy and enjoy every days homily and reflection that you post. thank you so much and may God bless you. Tsegaye.
12 June, 2013. Wednesday of the Tenth Week
June 12 2013The face of Moses shone with the Glory of God (It was not his own glory). Our Fathers Will (Word) is singular (inviolate) and must not be touched (set aside) by the will of man. If we want to walk wi
Ireland’s priests will have almost disappeared in 20 years. What then?
May 29 2013I'm struck by the fact that I didn't see any reference to the disappearing laity (apologies if i missed it). Its not just clergy that are aging - our definition of young people in the church is almost
‘America’s ACP’ prepares for its annual assembly
June 8 2013It might be an idea to check the thread on Pray Tell (Cincinnati....) and give some support to the AUSCP who are getting flack regarding their forthcoming gathering in Seattle. Nearly 70 comments so f
ACP receives appeal on behalf of Bishops Robinson, Power and Morris
June 5 2013A priest who has taken a vow of celibacy and has a woman ‘on the side’ as it were, is creating an abusive relationship in most people’s understanding of that term. In a sense it is an abuse of h
9th June 2013. 10th Sunday of Year C.
June 9 2013I think part of the moral here too in your latter piece, Father, is that Oscar Wilde did not meet Jesus in the 'Church'. He had to find Jesus in prison - Reading Gaol. There is a story in there some
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