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
"One speaker summed it up well by beginning his contribution with the words like this: “I hadn’t intended to speak, but I can see that this gathering is a safe and accepting place….” Maybe the
Well said Mattie. It is about crisis point now, but will be greatly increased in next few years as priests get older and have to work harder.When they go no one will replace them. I was reading in Con
Fr Mattie Long's clear view from the Atlantic edge, combined with Fr Hoban's long view from Killala, and Fr Flannery's panorama from Esker and many other points of the compass, makes me wonder why so
There is evident pain in this piece for the future of the Church in Ireland, a pattern likely to be reciprocated here in the UK in coming years.
Are we so blind we cannot see?
The trouble is that loca
Mattie,
Well said and eloquently put. You have hit the nail on the head. Sadly, what are perceived to be 'future' problems are present day realities and as such require a proactive and not a reactive
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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
22 February, Friday. The Chair of St Peter, apostle. Feast
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
Large number of clergy attend ACP meeting in Athlone
February 22 2013"One speaker summed it up well by beginning his contribution with the words like this: “I hadn’t intended to speak, but I can see that this gathering is a safe and accepting place….” Maybe the
Irish dioceses should imitate the courage of Pope Benedict
February 22 2013Well said Mattie. It is about crisis point now, but will be greatly increased in next few years as priests get older and have to work harder.When they go no one will replace them. I was reading in Con
Irish dioceses should imitate the courage of Pope Benedict
February 22 2013Fr Mattie Long's clear view from the Atlantic edge, combined with Fr Hoban's long view from Killala, and Fr Flannery's panorama from Esker and many other points of the compass, makes me wonder why so
Irish dioceses should imitate the courage of Pope Benedict
February 22 2013There is evident pain in this piece for the future of the Church in Ireland, a pattern likely to be reciprocated here in the UK in coming years. Are we so blind we cannot see? The trouble is that loca
A letter from Alan Hilliard to Tony Flannery
February 21 2013nice one Alan. words of wisdom
Irish dioceses should imitate the courage of Pope Benedict
February 22 2013Mattie, Well said and eloquently put. You have hit the nail on the head. Sadly, what are perceived to be 'future' problems are present day realities and as such require a proactive and not a reactive
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