An excellent, very balanced piece at short notice by Brendan Hoban. While it is too early to form a firm opinion, there are some signs to suggest we should be optimistic. Pope Francis has a track rec
What a hopeful time for the church.
Yes Pope Francis may well be our new John XX111.
His simplicity and connection with the poor is a reminder of what the catholic church and its founder Jesus of Naza
Don't look now folks, but I think, we have a mystic as pope....a mystic pope, who will hopefully have the strength and perseverance to apply the hermeneutic of reform! I am hopeful that with choosing
If another ecumenical council is convened, it will be nothing like Vatican II. The temper of our times is totally different. Back then the Church enjoyed a high degree of institutional prestige and re
St patricks Day has become merely another national drinking contest, only on March 17th we wear green while doing it.The missionary zeal of Patrick is what the church needs now more than ever. An exce
My sentiment exactly Father Sean, that the "buffoonery" on St. Patrick's Day is no indication of the holy man, St. Patrick was as priest, bishop, and mystic. The blog that I submit for this Sunday, M
Fr Tony, the Vatican are right to try and silence you. All you are doing is clearly outlining the hypocrisy of OUR CHURCH at the highest levels. Fr Mike O Sullivan, take comfort, there are many priest
Congratulations also to the overwhelming majority of married couples who disregarded the 'conservative element' and chose not to observe the encyclical's teaching, opting instead to follow their own a
Excellent article Tony, you hit the nail on the head, money=power and the LC have plenty of one which leads to the other. When I entered the seminary, all be it young and innocent, I believed in my ch
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Could Pope Francis be the new John XXIII?
March 14 2013His first 24 hours according to Vatican watcher John Thavis - http://www.johnthavis.com/pope-francis-first-24-hours-doing-it-his-way
Could Pope Francis be the new John XXIII?
March 14 2013An excellent, very balanced piece at short notice by Brendan Hoban. While it is too early to form a firm opinion, there are some signs to suggest we should be optimistic. Pope Francis has a track rec
Could Pope Francis be the new John XXIII?
March 14 2013What a hopeful time for the church. Yes Pope Francis may well be our new John XX111. His simplicity and connection with the poor is a reminder of what the catholic church and its founder Jesus of Naza
Could Pope Francis be the new John XXIII?
March 14 2013Don't look now folks, but I think, we have a mystic as pope....a mystic pope, who will hopefully have the strength and perseverance to apply the hermeneutic of reform! I am hopeful that with choosing
Could Pope Francis be the new John XXIII?
March 14 2013If another ecumenical council is convened, it will be nothing like Vatican II. The temper of our times is totally different. Back then the Church enjoyed a high degree of institutional prestige and re
Paddy’s Day buffoonery distracts from understanding what Patrick achieved
March 13 2013St patricks Day has become merely another national drinking contest, only on March 17th we wear green while doing it.The missionary zeal of Patrick is what the church needs now more than ever. An exce
Paddy’s Day buffoonery distracts from understanding what Patrick achieved
March 13 2013My sentiment exactly Father Sean, that the "buffoonery" on St. Patrick's Day is no indication of the holy man, St. Patrick was as priest, bishop, and mystic. The blog that I submit for this Sunday, M
New pope must address scandal of Legionaries founder
March 12 2013Fr Tony, the Vatican are right to try and silence you. All you are doing is clearly outlining the hypocrisy of OUR CHURCH at the highest levels. Fr Mike O Sullivan, take comfort, there are many priest
New pope must address scandal of Legionaries founder
March 12 2013Congratulations also to the overwhelming majority of married couples who disregarded the 'conservative element' and chose not to observe the encyclical's teaching, opting instead to follow their own a
New pope must address scandal of Legionaries founder
March 12 2013Excellent article Tony, you hit the nail on the head, money=power and the LC have plenty of one which leads to the other. When I entered the seminary, all be it young and innocent, I believed in my ch
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