Yes, the years from the autumn of 1978 until March 13th 2013 was a horrible time.
And it must have been so much more awful for priests like yourself, Brendan than it was for committed lay people like
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Dr Johnson said that the only decent reason for publishing anything is to earn money. Better to say: the only good reason for doing anything is for the greater glory of God.
Yes, these macro-trends impacted everyone within the church apparatus and left the hungry sheep looking up unfed. Now the cloud is lifting, but if one of those conservatives seizes power at the top (a
Postings "Wheat and Weeds".
This widespread and relevant 'Posting' brings to mind the words of a former Archbishop,
"I love our church and never will I depart from it. I've been frustrated by the str
"RTÉ did what institutions tend to do. It created an elite and inevitably a culture of precedence and entitlement followed. It also side-lined a defining principle of good governance – everyone h
Thanks to Brendan and Seamus. Two excellent contributions! They differ on the RTÉ saga. I agree with Seamus on the devotion of the Traveller community. Here in Darndale we will be celebrating our Go
Key Message:
Eagerly Listen!! Eagerly Do!!
Homily:
Today's Gospel reading begins with "Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea." Jesus enjoyed sitting on
Well said Fr. Brendan. You’re to be admired for your courage in speaking the truth without fear. If only there were more like you, the Church would be a more accepting, welcoming and inspiring way o
Yes. Not sure if it was allowed, but it would have been quite a positive statement if the the Irish Bishops had nominated, as one of their two, one who wasn't a bishop - Fr. Eamon Fitzgibbon, or Dr. N
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July 19 2023Yes, the years from the autumn of 1978 until March 13th 2013 was a horrible time. And it must have been so much more awful for priests like yourself, Brendan than it was for committed lay people like
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July 16 2023AD MAIOREM DEI GLORIAM Dr Johnson said that the only decent reason for publishing anything is to earn money. Better to say: the only good reason for doing anything is for the greater glory of God.
Brendan Hoban: Pope Francis shows no sign of letting up
July 19 2023Yes, these macro-trends impacted everyone within the church apparatus and left the hungry sheep looking up unfed. Now the cloud is lifting, but if one of those conservatives seizes power at the top (a
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July 17 2023"RTÉ did what institutions tend to do. It created an elite and inevitably a culture of precedence and entitlement followed. It also side-lined a defining principle of good governance – everyone h
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July 17 2023Thanks to Brendan and Seamus. Two excellent contributions! They differ on the RTÉ saga. I agree with Seamus on the devotion of the Traveller community. Here in Darndale we will be celebrating our Go
16 July 2023 – 15th Sunday, (A)
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July 11 2023Well said Fr. Brendan. You’re to be admired for your courage in speaking the truth without fear. If only there were more like you, the Church would be a more accepting, welcoming and inspiring way o
List of Synod Participants Published
July 7 2023Yes. Not sure if it was allowed, but it would have been quite a positive statement if the the Irish Bishops had nominated, as one of their two, one who wasn't a bishop - Fr. Eamon Fitzgibbon, or Dr. N
List of Synod Participants Published
July 7 2023I am very disappointed in this list. Why isn't fr Eamon Fitzgibbon who represented us in Prague on this list?
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