Let me pick out just a few items from this piece which destroy it's credibility for me. For the umpteenth time Galileo was not persecuted because he believed that the earth revolved around the sun.
The highest acolades that the institutional Church can accord to individuals do not relate to 'functional' roles or positions within so-called 'power' structures. Rather they relate to sanctity and h
Superb Brendan, thank you. Over the centuries, women were always treated as second class citizans. Within the last 100 years this has changed in many countries, and consequently they contribute in a m
Although I agree with the tone if not the full contents of the article, I am not aware of any Catholic priest who has been excommunicated for holding some of the views mentioned. It is true that some
"The Association of Catholics in Ireland"(ACI) seems an almost excellent title. If it is to be a voice for all the baptised, then the title claims too little. If it seeks to be a voice for the lay fa
The 75 seminarians in Toulon seem to belong largely to the new movements such as the Divine Mercy missionaries. A small diocese would not need 75 seminarians.
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A wondeerful piece, Brendan. Thank you. I was about to refer you to Fr. Michael H Crosby's equally wonderful and courageous article in the NCR but Soline beat me to it. Thank you also, Soline, for you
On subject of blessings in liturgical celebrations; In Service of Liturgy of Word and Communion Introductory Rite the Leader pronouces the same words in prayer for forgiveness as priest uses for absol
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Will the Catholic church still be standing in a few generations?
July 24 2012Let me pick out just a few items from this piece which destroy it's credibility for me. For the umpteenth time Galileo was not persecuted because he believed that the earth revolved around the sun.
Brendan Butler on the topic that ‘shall not be mentioned’!
July 24 2012The highest acolades that the institutional Church can accord to individuals do not relate to 'functional' roles or positions within so-called 'power' structures. Rather they relate to sanctity and h
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July 24 2012Superb Brendan, thank you. Over the centuries, women were always treated as second class citizans. Within the last 100 years this has changed in many countries, and consequently they contribute in a m
Brendan Butler on the topic that ‘shall not be mentioned’!
July 24 2012Although I agree with the tone if not the full contents of the article, I am not aware of any Catholic priest who has been excommunicated for holding some of the views mentioned. It is true that some
Report on meeting of Steering Group for Lay Association (ACI)
July 24 2012"The Association of Catholics in Ireland"(ACI) seems an almost excellent title. If it is to be a voice for all the baptised, then the title claims too little. If it seeks to be a voice for the lay fa
Killala diocese may have only eight priests by 2032
July 19 2012The 75 seminarians in Toulon seem to belong largely to the new movements such as the Divine Mercy missionaries. A small diocese would not need 75 seminarians. http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2009/08/
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Brendan Butler on the topic that ‘shall not be mentioned’!
July 24 2012A wondeerful piece, Brendan. Thank you. I was about to refer you to Fr. Michael H Crosby's equally wonderful and courageous article in the NCR but Soline beat me to it. Thank you also, Soline, for you
Communion from the Chalice should be given at every Mass
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