This gospel passage always puzzles me as whilst the message is clear, the story has very peculiar features, about which I would like to know more. (However, author of thoughts on the readings, it wa
In our fallen nature we are in ourselves a contradiction to the Will of God, our hearts are broken, distorted and sinful and continually offend Him, for a Christian only humility (St. Bernard-Humility
I came across this today in Thomas O'Loughlin's "The Didache" (reading it to take my mind of minor medical procedure!) "Christians have had a practice of only thinking about the Last Supper in the Sy
In his final paragraph at @24 above, Fr Tony Butler states the following.
"I wish to support civil unions of same sex couples and yes I wish to offer them the blessing of God and the support of the fa
Sacrament of Light. That is good. Sacraments of Love.
Healing - Life Giving.
Where two or more are gathered in My Name I am with you. I am sure many experiences are like this.
I am learning m
Re Fr. Keiren @ 26; I have been reflecting on #3
I think 'remarketing' or 'rebranding' could help a great many. Focussing on Sacrament of Healing for a start. Talking therapies are being used nowad
I have just remembered there was an interesting talk by Brendan Callaghan S.J., Associate Fellow of British Psychological Society, about a year ago. Entitled "A Safe Church - Lessons from the Child A
Thanks again to all. A moment of 'black humour'.
The priest was on his way to the dying man - coming up the stairs. Little table ready and the man told the priest was on his way as he'd been told ea
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31 August. Friday of Week Twenty One
August 31 2012This gospel passage always puzzles me as whilst the message is clear, the story has very peculiar features, about which I would like to know more. (However, author of thoughts on the readings, it wa
31 August. Friday of Week Twenty One
August 31 2012In our fallen nature we are in ourselves a contradiction to the Will of God, our hearts are broken, distorted and sinful and continually offend Him, for a Christian only humility (St. Bernard-Humility
Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012I came across this today in Thomas O'Loughlin's "The Didache" (reading it to take my mind of minor medical procedure!) "Christians have had a practice of only thinking about the Last Supper in the Sy
Tom Rastrelli: Priests who lie; the dilemma of sexual orientation and the priesthood
August 10 2012In his final paragraph at @24 above, Fr Tony Butler states the following. "I wish to support civil unions of same sex couples and yes I wish to offer them the blessing of God and the support of the fa
Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012Nothing very mysterious about the decline of confession -- here is some more feedback: http://ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/people-speak-confession
Back to the cloister – Brendan Hoban
January 21 2012Sountanes, communion on the tongue, fidelity to Rome....sounds great! Maybe the Church in Ireland isn't doomed after all!
Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012Sacrament of Light. That is good. Sacraments of Love. Healing - Life Giving. Where two or more are gathered in My Name I am with you. I am sure many experiences are like this. I am learning m
Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012Re Fr. Keiren @ 26; I have been reflecting on #3 I think 'remarketing' or 'rebranding' could help a great many. Focussing on Sacrament of Healing for a start. Talking therapies are being used nowad
Tom Rastrelli: Priests who lie; the dilemma of sexual orientation and the priesthood
August 10 2012I have just remembered there was an interesting talk by Brendan Callaghan S.J., Associate Fellow of British Psychological Society, about a year ago. Entitled "A Safe Church - Lessons from the Child A
Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012Thanks again to all. A moment of 'black humour'. The priest was on his way to the dying man - coming up the stairs. Little table ready and the man told the priest was on his way as he'd been told ea
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