What an excellent article, Brendan.
Seán,
"This historical simplism made it totally bewildering that a second-generation Irish revolutionary could wind up in an 18th century Gandon mansion in our own
Pádraig, @2, it's great to hear from you again. You've been missed. And, thank you for your reflection on the thorny question of transubstantiation.
Of course, you're right, nobody understands what
Inevitably the 'heuristic' or lens we receive in early life will tend to colour our approach to the subject and even defeat all objectivity. We tend to look for simple meta-narratives - such as 'seve
Letter in The Irish Times, Mon 12 June 2023
Catholics and the Eucharist
Such matters are impossible to discuss in the language we use for politics, economics and sport
Mon Jun 12 2023 - 00:10
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Joe Humphreys writes a piece on philosophy each Thursday in the Irish Times. It goes under the title Unthinkable.
His piece on 8 June ponders the Census 2022 results on the religious makeup of our po
Key Message:
Are you spiritually hungry? Lord Jesus is our best food.
Homily:
History says Pontius Pilate lost his job after the crucifixion and death of our Lord J
Thank you Seamus.. ordinary times indeed .. I find myself struggling to find the mustard seed .. going through the motions.. HC & the Confirmed etc ..(confirmed exit dead on the nail) .. remixing
When Jesus recites ‘Hear O Israel, the Lord Our God is one’ he is proclaiming the ‘Shema Israel’, the ‘credo’ of every Jew. Our Christian Creed truly incorporates that credo also - adding
Jesus's rebuke of the Pharisees for asking for a sign centred also on the story of Jonah: they would receive only 'the sign of Jonah' - i.e. the return after three days of another man 'thrown overboar
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Brendan Hoban: We need to find a new way to teach history
June 10 2023What an excellent article, Brendan. Seán, "This historical simplism made it totally bewildering that a second-generation Irish revolutionary could wind up in an 18th century Gandon mansion in our own
11 June 2023 – Sunday – Corpus Christi, Year A
June 11 2023Pádraig, @2, it's great to hear from you again. You've been missed. And, thank you for your reflection on the thorny question of transubstantiation. Of course, you're right, nobody understands what
Brendan Hoban: We need to find a new way to teach history
June 10 2023Inevitably the 'heuristic' or lens we receive in early life will tend to colour our approach to the subject and even defeat all objectivity. We tend to look for simple meta-narratives - such as 'seve
Pádraig McCarthy: Joe Humphreys writes a piece on philosophy each Thursday in the Irish Times. It goes under the title Unthinkable.
June 12 2023Letter in The Irish Times, Mon 12 June 2023 Catholics and the Eucharist Such matters are impossible to discuss in the language we use for politics, economics and sport Mon Jun 12 2023 - 00:10 S
11 June 2023 – Sunday – Corpus Christi, Year A
June 11 2023Joe Humphreys writes a piece on philosophy each Thursday in the Irish Times. It goes under the title Unthinkable. His piece on 8 June ponders the Census 2022 results on the religious makeup of our po
11 June 2023 – Sunday – Corpus Christi, Year A
June 11 2023Key Message: Are you spiritually hungry? Lord Jesus is our best food. Homily: History says Pontius Pilate lost his job after the crucifixion and death of our Lord J
Séamus Ahearne: ‘Full many a flow’r is born to blush unseen, And waste its sweetness on the desert air.’ (Elegy – Thomas Gray).
June 6 2023Thank you Seamus.. ordinary times indeed .. I find myself struggling to find the mustard seed .. going through the motions.. HC & the Confirmed etc ..(confirmed exit dead on the nail) .. remixing
8 June 2023 – Thursday of Week 9
June 8 2023When Jesus recites ‘Hear O Israel, the Lord Our God is one’ he is proclaiming the ‘Shema Israel’, the ‘credo’ of every Jew. Our Christian Creed truly incorporates that credo also - adding
Jim Cogley: Postings 6th – 12th June
June 6 2023Jesus's rebuke of the Pharisees for asking for a sign centred also on the story of Jonah: they would receive only 'the sign of Jonah' - i.e. the return after three days of another man 'thrown overboar
From National Museums Scotland: Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of the most important documents in Scottish history – the Declaration of Arbroath.
June 3 2023Fair point, Eddie.
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