"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
Alan,
I think it is fair to say that with reference to the predicament that Tony finds himself in, the sentiments expressed by many within the ACP are reverberating very strongly throughout the Church
Darlene, the words in 40 are not "directed at the Vatican", but (as you do, indeed, understand) at all of us - and especially at the life-style of clergy in the more affluent countries, I think.
The H
The issue is truth, is it not? Nothing remotely comparable to banks and other mundane institutions. No individual is the arbiter of the Word, no individual may legitimately preach any Gospel other th
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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
A letter from Alan Hilliard to Tony Flannery
February 21 2013Alan, I think it is fair to say that with reference to the predicament that Tony finds himself in, the sentiments expressed by many within the ACP are reverberating very strongly throughout the Church
Church’s teaching on justice is relevant to how the Church treats its members
February 20 2013Darlene, the words in 40 are not "directed at the Vatican", but (as you do, indeed, understand) at all of us - and especially at the life-style of clergy in the more affluent countries, I think. The H
A letter from Alan Hilliard to Tony Flannery
February 21 2013The issue is truth, is it not? Nothing remotely comparable to banks and other mundane institutions. No individual is the arbiter of the Word, no individual may legitimately preach any Gospel other th
A letter from Alan Hilliard to Tony Flannery
February 21 2013Alan, Thank you. Such a ray of hope, for Tony and everyone else. ONEderful!
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