This is what the end of Christendom looks like: the depletion, exhaustion and looming disappearance of the ordained clerical corps - and no easy method of transition to a totally new era has yet been
The "smell of the sheep" ascended when reading Bishop Donal McKeown's words.
He revealed the liminal space we, the church, are now entering: The movement from an isolated delivery service to deliverin
When I read of ‘the vocations monstrance’ in the newsletter of The Irish Bishops’ Conference I thought it was a practical joke. What nonsense! How do the bishops plan to ensure that no woman may
Bishop Mariann Budde (American Episcopal Church) writes, "Preachers must listen well to preach well, not merely to the words of scripture but to the voices of truth all around." Right there with you B
As a lay woman, I found when going through my 'Dark Night" my need propelled me to look beyond the boundaries of my parish for sustenance. I travelled some distance to make a "Thirty Day Ignatius Retr
Soline's book "A Divine Calling" is available in most bookshops in Ireland.
The book can also be ordered online from the publisher Liffey Press who ships worldwide:
https://theliffeypress.com/a-div
Thank you Brendan Hoban for these words, which seem like a soothing balm, especially to one who is "trying out" the Catholic church again after a 50 year absence. I was raised by Anglo-Irish parents i
I'm not religious myself but am doing a research project for high school and used this as a source. I just wanted to say how helpful this has been to put my feelings into words and I wish all the best
Two paths of seekers both recommending counter cultural practices.
Seekers of happiness: a fleeting feeling depending on external circumstances.
Seekers of joy: a permanent spiritual state independent
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The Bishop of the Derry diocese of the Catholic Church says that the organisation needs to look at ways of restructuring itself as members of the clergy are being “worked to exhaustion”.
February 12 2026This is what the end of Christendom looks like: the depletion, exhaustion and looming disappearance of the ordained clerical corps - and no easy method of transition to a totally new era has yet been
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February 12 2026The "smell of the sheep" ascended when reading Bishop Donal McKeown's words. He revealed the liminal space we, the church, are now entering: The movement from an isolated delivery service to deliverin
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