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  • Abuse by priests causes spiritual wounds

    June 23 2012
    Kevin

    Thank you Mary. I have not the least desire that any human being suffer in any way in this world or any other. That we must do all of which we are capable to alleviate all suffering of any and every k

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  • Is our child protection system open to grave injustice?

    March 23 2012
    Kevin

    Something else I find very disturbing in all of this. Why does it have to be about innocent against innocent - priest or lay person ? Who is doing this, creating this division and making it all wors

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  • Is our child protection system open to grave injustice?

    March 23 2012
    Kevin

    "Child protection is undoubtedly paramount but should that mean we sacrifice innocent men on the altar of child protection – even a tiny minority? Paramount – yes, but should it be so paramount th

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  • Abuse by priests causes spiritual wounds

    June 23 2012
    Mary O Vallely

    I don't think I have ever ever read a more searingly heartbreaking account of spiritual abuse in my life. It should certainly be read by every ordained and indeed non-ordained person throughout the Ca

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  • Dave Pierre replies to Sean O Connaill’s critique

    March 19 2012
    Kevin

    The Catholic priest falsely accused. An evil deed. What happens to him afterwards ? When he has lost his reputation - been a victim of someone's lies and betrayal ? What levels of support are avai

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  • Is our child protection system open to grave injustice?

    March 23 2012
    Kevin

    Reading of this man's death reminds of another young man who took his life. I had been thinking about him earlier today too. What in God's name happens in any of these things that they are left to tha

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  • English priests issue “A call to action”

    June 3 2012
    Ann Lardeur

    Kieren, the attraction of the ring was its connection to John XXIII of blessed memory. I notice Sean rather ducked your question in post 64 on the 4 Constitutions. You have probably realised I cannot

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  • Is our child protection system open to grave injustice?

    March 23 2012
    Kevin

    I have to admit to laughing at elements in this. I would agree that much is not about understanding what the young people are supposed to be involved in. But what stuck me, saddened me, was the deat

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  • English priests issue “A call to action”

    June 3 2012
    Fr. Kieren

    Ann, I don't think I want to go anywhere near a bishops ring, never mind trying one on! I have some knowledge of Archbishop Hurley, he was a great man, too often forgotten. Will have a look at the hom

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  • English priests issue “A call to action”

    June 3 2012
    Fr. Kieren

    Sean, Don't worry about my name, you are not the first and won't be the last! I agree with you about John XXIII being inspired to call the Council, I think we are all still working through and underst

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