When good theologians are suppressed or discouraged their places are taken by mediocre pietists, with the result that Catholic theology as a whole deservedly loses esteem and becomes labeled as a sect
I think every institution and family has experience of child abuse and of hushing it up. The vast discourse on clericalism now invented by the politically correct "experts" is a great example of mysti
It is odd to call for an investigation when you already know the answers, and when anyone who doubts the answers is going to be discouraged from speaking up.
While wishing all the best to Fr. Byrne, I would have to agree with Stephen Edward. One is reminded of the reply of a Lutheran Pastor to a lecture given by Hans Kung, in which the latter advocated mar
This is an interesting and probably accurate indictment of the evils of clericalism. But the author has not shown how this clericalism has any causal connection with the abuse issue.
I have just got the book. It looks interesting. We hope many will identify with Pagola vision and theme about Jesus, instead of the Jesus of the institutions. Exploring and been challeneged is good fo
We know from the studies of Professor Carol Shakeshaft that sexual abuse of minors is rampant in the US public school system and that administrators have covered it up by tranferring teachers in a pro
As usual, Sean O Conaill has hit the nail on the head and confronts us all with some painful truths. It is appalling that no study has been done on why and how clerical sexual abuse of children was al
I agree the new translation does not sound as if it was meant for reading aloud. I sometimes squirm for a priest trying to get his tongue around difficult words. After two attempts yesterday Fr. J gav
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Vatican process against Basque theologian continues
September 17 2012When good theologians are suppressed or discouraged their places are taken by mediocre pietists, with the result that Catholic theology as a whole deservedly loses esteem and becomes labeled as a sect
Sin of clericalism is at heart of sexual abuse crisis
September 18 2012I think every institution and family has experience of child abuse and of hushing it up. The vast discourse on clericalism now invented by the politically correct "experts" is a great example of mysti
Shame over sexuality has blinded Church to sex abuse
September 19 2012It is odd to call for an investigation when you already know the answers, and when anyone who doubts the answers is going to be discouraged from speaking up.
I am the youngest Kildare priest
September 14 2012While wishing all the best to Fr. Byrne, I would have to agree with Stephen Edward. One is reminded of the reply of a Lutheran Pastor to a lecture given by Hans Kung, in which the latter advocated mar
Sin of clericalism is at heart of sexual abuse crisis
September 18 2012This is an interesting and probably accurate indictment of the evils of clericalism. But the author has not shown how this clericalism has any causal connection with the abuse issue.
Vatican process against Basque theologian continues
September 17 2012I have just got the book. It looks interesting. We hope many will identify with Pagola vision and theme about Jesus, instead of the Jesus of the institutions. Exploring and been challeneged is good fo
Shame over sexuality has blinded Church to sex abuse
September 19 2012We know from the studies of Professor Carol Shakeshaft that sexual abuse of minors is rampant in the US public school system and that administrators have covered it up by tranferring teachers in a pro
Shame over sexuality has blinded Church to sex abuse
September 19 2012As usual, Sean O Conaill has hit the nail on the head and confronts us all with some painful truths. It is appalling that no study has been done on why and how clerical sexual abuse of children was al
Complete a survey on the new Missal
September 16 2012Paul, ouch! back to the holy comfort zone
Complete a survey on the new Missal
September 16 2012I agree the new translation does not sound as if it was meant for reading aloud. I sometimes squirm for a priest trying to get his tongue around difficult words. After two attempts yesterday Fr. J gav
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