It seems that any indication a Catholic cleric has anything sexual about him is seen as scandal by zealous church folk. It also seems that the same folk zealously spy out any suspicious touch or glanc
CoPilot traces "status anxiety" back to 1941 but says that de Botton popularized it. I totally agree that violence stemming from it is a central recurring pattern in Scripture, and worthy of further e
To my thinking "the culture of complaint" helped fuel the fire for FALSE sexual abuse allegations. These accusations weld power and might. For the victim it can be a blow worse than death. Today, Card
I have never understood why very little attention is focused on Bringing Married Priests back into Ministry, if they so desire.
I know two Priests of the Archdiocese of Westminster (I was at Univers
Thank you very much Seán, Jo, Paddy and Gerry. It is a universal pattern that whenever inconvenient suffering challenges dominant power it is denied,minimised,silenced and made invisible to be ignore
I appreciate that this is tricky terrain for Irish bishops. But the public witness of Soline Humbert, apart from being rooted in a conviction of divine calling, requires great courage and a willingnes
Well said, Brendan. Apart from the exorbitant sum of money, the present state of the Church in Ireland does not justify putting any more than the bare essentials into buildings.
Forgive me, Dermot, but I thnk the Canon Law argument is a straw man. In 1917, Canon Law forbade cremation. In 1993, it permitted it. Canon Laws have often been amended/changed. Well said, Soline, to
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Brendan Hoban: Tackling the growth of complaint culture
April 6 2026It seems that any indication a Catholic cleric has anything sexual about him is seen as scandal by zealous church folk. It also seems that the same folk zealously spy out any suspicious touch or glanc
Seán Ó Conaill: Violence in the Bible: A Motivational Pattern?
April 6 2026CoPilot traces "status anxiety" back to 1941 but says that de Botton popularized it. I totally agree that violence stemming from it is a central recurring pattern in Scripture, and worthy of further e
Brendan Hoban: Tackling the growth of complaint culture
April 6 2026To my thinking "the culture of complaint" helped fuel the fire for FALSE sexual abuse allegations. These accusations weld power and might. For the victim it can be a blow worse than death. Today, Card
Irish Times Rite and Reason – Soline Humbert: Denial of a vocation to women isn’t just ‘discomfort’, it is spiritual abuse
April 5 2026I have never understood why very little attention is focused on Bringing Married Priests back into Ministry, if they so desire. I know two Priests of the Archdiocese of Westminster (I was at Univers
Irish Times Rite and Reason – Soline Humbert: Denial of a vocation to women isn’t just ‘discomfort’, it is spiritual abuse
April 5 2026Thank you very much Seán, Jo, Paddy and Gerry. It is a universal pattern that whenever inconvenient suffering challenges dominant power it is denied,minimised,silenced and made invisible to be ignore
Irish Times Rite and Reason – Soline Humbert: Denial of a vocation to women isn’t just ‘discomfort’, it is spiritual abuse
April 5 2026Well said, Sean, Jo and Gerry.
Irish Times Rite and Reason – Soline Humbert: Denial of a vocation to women isn’t just ‘discomfort’, it is spiritual abuse
April 5 2026I appreciate that this is tricky terrain for Irish bishops. But the public witness of Soline Humbert, apart from being rooted in a conviction of divine calling, requires great courage and a willingnes
The Journal: Most bishops in America wouldn’t have had the courage to speak to Trump like that — but one did
January 31 2025A profound lack of courage to say or do the right thing heavily influences the American Clergy and society.
Brendan Hoban: Spending €25 million on ‘The Pro’ is questionable
March 20 2026Well said, Brendan. Apart from the exorbitant sum of money, the present state of the Church in Ireland does not justify putting any more than the bare essentials into buildings.
Irish Times Rite and Reason – Soline Humbert: Denial of a vocation to women isn’t just ‘discomfort’, it is spiritual abuse
April 5 2026Forgive me, Dermot, but I thnk the Canon Law argument is a straw man. In 1917, Canon Law forbade cremation. In 1993, it permitted it. Canon Laws have often been amended/changed. Well said, Soline, to
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