Good article, covered most of the things affecting priests today. One problem that I also see is that when priests come together we are rarely able to talk about our problems or stresses or even what
Thank you, Sean [#4] and others for finally having the courage to say out loud what everyone is whispering about: “the inherent non-viability of the present church model”. How many more priests m
Thank you Gerry for this honest, personal sharing.
I keep my brothers in the priesthood in prayer.
Just one comment:
"4. Life of prayer:
I think it is also true that on-going spiritual direction,in ma
Sean at (4) and Paddy at (6) above, are correct. That said, Fr Gerry covers a multitude of issues in his contribution. We laity can at least show that our door is always open to those priests we know,
I think Sean (4 above) puts his finger exactly on the core problem we face as a church- "the inherent non-viability of the present church model". Nothing will work to renew or revitalise our church --
Now that the fanon and camauro have been used by the current pope, why not bring back the papal mantum, the sedia gestatoria complete with flabella, and the falda. Clearly the papal office does not en
After reading Rosaline's article and all of the responses, I believe the time has come for each member of the Association of Catholic Priests to listen to this call and take it on board in your parish
I personally know a parish where the priest administers the Host and leaves the Chalice on the altar, where he encourages those who wish to also receive the Precious Blood to go the Chalice and self-a
Speaking of the sad mystery of the untimely death of Fr Muiredach Tuffy, Fr Moloney writes: " ... it is a reminder of the pressures priests face today, and maybe also of the difficulty we priests have
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Priests are under unique and damaging pressures today
November 16 2012Good article, covered most of the things affecting priests today. One problem that I also see is that when priests come together we are rarely able to talk about our problems or stresses or even what
Priests are under unique and damaging pressures today
November 16 2012Thank you, Sean [#4] and others for finally having the courage to say out loud what everyone is whispering about: “the inherent non-viability of the present church model”. How many more priests m
Priests are under unique and damaging pressures today
November 16 2012Thank you Gerry for this honest, personal sharing. I keep my brothers in the priesthood in prayer. Just one comment: "4. Life of prayer: I think it is also true that on-going spiritual direction,in ma
Priests are under unique and damaging pressures today
November 16 2012Sean at (4) and Paddy at (6) above, are correct. That said, Fr Gerry covers a multitude of issues in his contribution. We laity can at least show that our door is always open to those priests we know,
Priests are under unique and damaging pressures today
November 16 2012I think Sean (4 above) puts his finger exactly on the core problem we face as a church- "the inherent non-viability of the present church model". Nothing will work to renew or revitalise our church --
Priests are under unique and damaging pressures today
November 16 2012Thanks for this excellent article, Gerry
It’s time for the bishops to start listening
November 8 2012Now that the fanon and camauro have been used by the current pope, why not bring back the papal mantum, the sedia gestatoria complete with flabella, and the falda. Clearly the papal office does not en
Don’t deny the chalice to the laity!
November 12 2012After reading Rosaline's article and all of the responses, I believe the time has come for each member of the Association of Catholic Priests to listen to this call and take it on board in your parish
Don’t deny the chalice to the laity!
November 12 2012I personally know a parish where the priest administers the Host and leaves the Chalice on the altar, where he encourages those who wish to also receive the Precious Blood to go the Chalice and self-a
Priests are under unique and damaging pressures today
November 16 2012Speaking of the sad mystery of the untimely death of Fr Muiredach Tuffy, Fr Moloney writes: " ... it is a reminder of the pressures priests face today, and maybe also of the difficulty we priests have
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