It's strange the effect reading the term "Irish Catholic mothers" had on me. Immediate negativity. Unfair too but there have been some terrible Irish Catholic mothers. The mother in Gerald O'Donovan's
It seems that Joe O'Leary is entitled to be disrespectful and attack the writer with impunity, without a right of reply. Not very ecumenical. Why is this ?. I found his posting no. 25 highly offensive
Mary,
I love going to Rome, it is my second favourite city. However, I will not go to confession there. My highlight is offering Mass under St. Peter's, close to the tombs of the popes.
Hi Kevin,
Just to clarify my point, you are not bound by the seal.
I am struck by your comments on obedience, as I am reflecting on the Gospel reading for Sunday. I wonder if another thread - as you s
Arising from Kevin # 22
I wondered what other folks' experience has been of visiting Rome, with or without Confession? Does the place and all its 'operations' really bolster Faith, Hope and Charity?
Kevin - you asked @ 21 whether it was necessary to study theology. Answer is "Of course not" It is the way we live that counts, not what we know. Study may help or hinder us. St. Augustine (Hippo
"A way forward, venerate the image of broken man.
kevin."
In Christ
I will catch the links you posted later. Long day and shattered.
By the "image of the broken man," do you mean the man on the str
Anne Post 21.
A pamphlet was made available in the Leeds Diocese and distributed over a two year period from 1996 -98. The title was Divine Mercy Blessed Sister M.Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938)
Be
Just to add my thoughts to be discussion:
1. Can I suggest that fellow priests refrain from using examples of confessions in their posts, I am aware that in Ireland there has been some discussion rega
What if I go directly to the person whom I have offended in thought, word, action or omission; does that make the 'confession' any less valid - really necessary ? Indeed I'd imagine it better to that
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August 23 2012It's strange the effect reading the term "Irish Catholic mothers" had on me. Immediate negativity. Unfair too but there have been some terrible Irish Catholic mothers. The mother in Gerald O'Donovan's
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August 18 2012Arising from Kevin # 22 I wondered what other folks' experience has been of visiting Rome, with or without Confession? Does the place and all its 'operations' really bolster Faith, Hope and Charity?
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August 18 2012Kevin - you asked @ 21 whether it was necessary to study theology. Answer is "Of course not" It is the way we live that counts, not what we know. Study may help or hinder us. St. Augustine (Hippo
Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012"A way forward, venerate the image of broken man. kevin." In Christ I will catch the links you posted later. Long day and shattered. By the "image of the broken man," do you mean the man on the str
Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012Anne Post 21. A pamphlet was made available in the Leeds Diocese and distributed over a two year period from 1996 -98. The title was Divine Mercy Blessed Sister M.Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938) Be
Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012Just to add my thoughts to be discussion: 1. Can I suggest that fellow priests refrain from using examples of confessions in their posts, I am aware that in Ireland there has been some discussion rega
Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012What if I go directly to the person whom I have offended in thought, word, action or omission; does that make the 'confession' any less valid - really necessary ? Indeed I'd imagine it better to that
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