I find the Church perfectly 'credible' as it is. I know that the homo-mafia need to be identified and removed asap and the SSPX reconciled if possible but beyond that I am content. I am certainly not
Shelby Spong! Oh dear, he believed that Jesus was God's adopted son and as human the rest of us. A bit worrying (if not altogether surprising) that a Catholic priest would quote a heretic.
Thank you Mattie for your clear-sightedness.
This very good piece reminded me of what happened to a bishop, also living at the edge, who dared raise similar issues, the Australian bishop Morris: He g
Mattie, what a wonderful example of a meeting of minds and hearts on the challenges and unanswered questions facing the People of God, bishops and priests included.
Doesn't change begin and proceed th
The issue is truth, is it not”? You are right Bain Wellington @ at 7 above, but it is also about governance. I would love to cross swords with you on scripture interpretation, but being honest I wou
Looks like the ACP is proceeding both responsibly and pro-actively in face of the current crisis in the church. The participants at the meeting were not confrontational. It remains for the hierar
Delighted to hear of such a good attendance, of a lively two-hour discussion afterwards and assurance that speakers felt they were in "a safe and accepting place". Good to hear affirmation of the lead
I have a question: When did Gary Wells appear on the Steven Colbert Show? and another question: In what sense did he say that the Eucharist was fake? Was he referring to the concept of transubstan
The first reading speaks of a 'chief Shepherd' which obviously refers to Christ ? Chief amongst.... ?
When I thought to take Church things seriously again, and read that gospel piece for the first
Wow, what a page I woke up to read this morning! I will look for the book of Jean-Claude Barreau................My comment above which was very skillfully moderated, aligns perfectly with what you co
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February 18 2013I find the Church perfectly 'credible' as it is. I know that the homo-mafia need to be identified and removed asap and the SSPX reconciled if possible but beyond that I am content. I am certainly not
A letter from Alan Hilliard to Tony Flannery
February 21 2013Shelby Spong! Oh dear, he believed that Jesus was God's adopted son and as human the rest of us. A bit worrying (if not altogether surprising) that a Catholic priest would quote a heretic.
Irish dioceses should imitate the courage of Pope Benedict
February 22 2013Thank you Mattie for your clear-sightedness. This very good piece reminded me of what happened to a bishop, also living at the edge, who dared raise similar issues, the Australian bishop Morris: He g
Irish dioceses should imitate the courage of Pope Benedict
February 22 2013Mattie, what a wonderful example of a meeting of minds and hearts on the challenges and unanswered questions facing the People of God, bishops and priests included. Doesn't change begin and proceed th
A letter from Alan Hilliard to Tony Flannery
February 21 2013The issue is truth, is it not”? You are right Bain Wellington @ at 7 above, but it is also about governance. I would love to cross swords with you on scripture interpretation, but being honest I wou
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February 22 2013Looks like the ACP is proceeding both responsibly and pro-actively in face of the current crisis in the church. The participants at the meeting were not confrontational. It remains for the hierar
Large number of clergy attend ACP meeting in Athlone
February 22 2013Delighted to hear of such a good attendance, of a lively two-hour discussion afterwards and assurance that speakers felt they were in "a safe and accepting place". Good to hear affirmation of the lead
A letter from Alan Hilliard to Tony Flannery
February 21 2013I have a question: When did Gary Wells appear on the Steven Colbert Show? and another question: In what sense did he say that the Eucharist was fake? Was he referring to the concept of transubstan
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February 22 2013The first reading speaks of a 'chief Shepherd' which obviously refers to Christ ? Chief amongst.... ? When I thought to take Church things seriously again, and read that gospel piece for the first
A letter from Alan Hilliard to Tony Flannery
February 21 2013Wow, what a page I woke up to read this morning! I will look for the book of Jean-Claude Barreau................My comment above which was very skillfully moderated, aligns perfectly with what you co
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