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  • The Mass is Boring!

    October 11 2012
    Carol Dorgan

    I sympathise with those who say the Mass is boring. I have often asked myself over the years, why do so many people still go, rather than why do so many not go. When I lived in a certain parish in nor

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  • Troublesome priests?

    October 14 2012
    Brendan Peters

    An insightful and timely piece, Martin. Much to ponder on here. Many thanks!

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  • What the ACP is about — and not about

    October 14 2012
    Ger Gleeson.

    Thank you Fr Brendan for your wonderful address. Could not attend Cork yeaterday, but God willing will be in Dublin in a few weeks time. Yes, "Water the ropes" is everything the ACP and their follower

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  • A comment on the Irish Independent articles concerning myself: Oct.10th: Tony Flannery

    October 11 2012
    Tony Butler

    Tony, " It takes a long time to grow young." Picasso. Wishing you years and years and years... Tony B.

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  • The Mass is Boring!

    October 11 2012
    Raymond Hickey Bordine

    I must say I agree completely with Kevin and Con. Why was Jesus so determined to let the children come to him when his 'apostles' tried to stop them? Why the remark of Jesus 'to become like little c

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  • A comment on the Irish Independent articles concerning myself: Oct.10th: Tony Flannery

    October 11 2012
    Paschal Hanrahan

    Am I the only one who is tired of this clerical egoism?

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  • The Mass is Boring!

    October 11 2012
    Con Carroll

    having a sense of humor is important 1.empowering youth to worship in a manner which they would see inclusive welcoming challenging 2. Eucharist in the style of Creation Spirituality. Matthew Fox 3.

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  • The Mass is Boring!

    October 11 2012
    Kevin

    This prodigal is starting to wonder what he's returned to. Confusion reigns. If the adults can't sort themselves out I don't know how the 'children' are expected to do so. How do you teach something y

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  • The Mass is Boring!

    October 11 2012
    Kevin

    Great thoughts mother. Another mother my sister feels with you. Seems like everyone is struggling with something. God bless you and the children and all others here.

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  • The Mass is Boring!

    October 11 2012
    Raymond Hickey Bordine

    One of my favorite meditations is from the Jesuit priest, Teilhard de Chardin: "May the Risen Christ keep me young for God's greater glory. Young, that is: smiling, optimistic, active and perceptive!

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