Andy, I don't think Fintan is being unrealistic at all. His comment is sound common sense, and he makes it clear that our approach to sharing the Eucharist in most Irish parishes stems from a local la
The reality that the Irish church will have so few priests in 2032 is no news - but the starkness of Brendan Hoban’s article must, one would hope, focus minds on the need to start putting a plan in
Fintan, that is not at all realistic. How many people were at the Congress? How much wine would have been needed? How much consecrated Precious Blood would have been consumed? How much would remain af
This is not just about coeliacs, it is about the right of all the fathful to receive communion under both species as Christ commanded at the Last Supper. Whilst under church law, one species can act f
In 20 years time, will there be people searching for participation in parishes ? Looking around at the age profile of congregations at present, and if the present model of priestly ministry continues,
Maybe we should let go of the parish system. If the system isn't fit for purpose, dump it. I think it would be better to have monasteries where people would go to, rather than expecting the priest to
As an English person I am astounded to learn that the chalice is not freely available to everyone at every Mass in Ireland. The command of the Lord is "Take, Eat" "Take, Drink" The doctrine that co
Been years, but this reminds me of a little book we started to read in first year.
"Paula est puella parva.... "
"Cornelius est puer magna..... "
Not sure if the spelling is correct.
This was 'gr
Yes, Diffal is right about mustum being recognised as valid for consecration. My mistake.
As for our muteness inside a church:
It's definitely strange how Irish fans' lusty singing of "The Fields" et
I wonder if Jesus had appeared some centuries later in Ireland - that He'd have used staples such as a spud and a thimble of poteen.
Reading elsewhere on the site I was reminded:
"Gospel: Matthew 11
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Communion from the Chalice should be given at every Mass
July 16 2012Andy, I don't think Fintan is being unrealistic at all. His comment is sound common sense, and he makes it clear that our approach to sharing the Eucharist in most Irish parishes stems from a local la
Killala diocese may have only eight priests by 2032
July 19 2012The reality that the Irish church will have so few priests in 2032 is no news - but the starkness of Brendan Hoban’s article must, one would hope, focus minds on the need to start putting a plan in
Communion from the Chalice should be given at every Mass
July 16 2012Fintan, that is not at all realistic. How many people were at the Congress? How much wine would have been needed? How much consecrated Precious Blood would have been consumed? How much would remain af
Communion from the Chalice should be given at every Mass
July 16 2012This is not just about coeliacs, it is about the right of all the fathful to receive communion under both species as Christ commanded at the Last Supper. Whilst under church law, one species can act f
Killala diocese may have only eight priests by 2032
July 19 2012In 20 years time, will there be people searching for participation in parishes ? Looking around at the age profile of congregations at present, and if the present model of priestly ministry continues,
Killala diocese may have only eight priests by 2032
July 19 2012Maybe we should let go of the parish system. If the system isn't fit for purpose, dump it. I think it would be better to have monasteries where people would go to, rather than expecting the priest to
Communion from the Chalice should be given at every Mass
July 16 2012As an English person I am astounded to learn that the chalice is not freely available to everyone at every Mass in Ireland. The command of the Lord is "Take, Eat" "Take, Drink" The doctrine that co
Michael Commane on using the New Missal
May 3 2012Been years, but this reminds me of a little book we started to read in first year. "Paula est puella parva.... " "Cornelius est puer magna..... " Not sure if the spelling is correct. This was 'gr
Communion from the Chalice should be given at every Mass
July 16 2012Yes, Diffal is right about mustum being recognised as valid for consecration. My mistake. As for our muteness inside a church: It's definitely strange how Irish fans' lusty singing of "The Fields" et
Communion from the Chalice should be given at every Mass
July 16 2012I wonder if Jesus had appeared some centuries later in Ireland - that He'd have used staples such as a spud and a thimble of poteen. Reading elsewhere on the site I was reminded: "Gospel: Matthew 11
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