Amen.
I am particularly irritated by the substitution of polysyllabic latin derivatives for economical and straightforward anglo-saxon terms: eg, "adoration" for "worship"; "consubstantial" for "on
I thought it worth returning to Brendan's "A New Association of Catholic Priests" from the early days.
Fr Derek Reeve (above) is, I believe, an English priest in his early 80s who has posted a few tim
As a lay person, I am sure the lay people are grateful for being given a way that their voices can be heard, for the good of the church and towards church reform. Also, I feel sure that the lay people
Like Martina I can feel the frustration in this article as once again it seems the ACP need to outline what they are not....as distinct from what they are.
And while that may be difficult for them, I
At the risk of going over old ground I would suggest that we remind ourselves of Hans Kung's Open Letter to the Bishops, published April 19th 2010. That is the clearest statement yet of the need to li
I sat as an observer the All Hallows meeting tonight and heard a string of eloquent and dedicated interventions from people deeply concerned to pass the faith on to their grandchildren. The proceeding
How come those so worked up about the need for ‘communio’ are so paralysed by the FOA syndrome: fear of assembly?
When did the Irish Bishops’ Conference ever organise a national church event th
The above words by Fr Brendan Hoban are so needed at this time, when it is the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, and what have the leaders of the Roman Catholic got to show for it, as th
I read Tony Butler's words whenever I feel low in spirits. It is not just the words,and what they mean, but the sheer poetry and power of their presence and I hear that wonderfully, rich, melodious vo
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A pastor reflects on the new Roman Missal.
May 24 2012Amen. I am particularly irritated by the substitution of polysyllabic latin derivatives for economical and straightforward anglo-saxon terms: eg, "adoration" for "worship"; "consubstantial" for "on
A new ‘Association of Catholic Priests’ – Brendan Hoban
September 1 2010I thought it worth returning to Brendan's "A New Association of Catholic Priests" from the early days. Fr Derek Reeve (above) is, I believe, an English priest in his early 80s who has posted a few tim
Meeting supports ‘umbrella organisation’ for laity
June 4 2012As a lay person, I am sure the lay people are grateful for being given a way that their voices can be heard, for the good of the church and towards church reform. Also, I feel sure that the lay people
The ACP is at the heart of the Church: Brendan Hoban
May 29 2012Like Martina I can feel the frustration in this article as once again it seems the ACP need to outline what they are not....as distinct from what they are. And while that may be difficult for them, I
The ACP is at the heart of the Church: Brendan Hoban
May 29 2012At the risk of going over old ground I would suggest that we remind ourselves of Hans Kung's Open Letter to the Bishops, published April 19th 2010. That is the clearest statement yet of the need to li
The ACP is at the heart of the Church: Brendan Hoban
May 29 2012I sat as an observer the All Hallows meeting tonight and heard a string of eloquent and dedicated interventions from people deeply concerned to pass the faith on to their grandchildren. The proceeding
The ACP is at the heart of the Church: Brendan Hoban
May 29 2012How come those so worked up about the need for ‘communio’ are so paralysed by the FOA syndrome: fear of assembly? When did the Irish Bishops’ Conference ever organise a national church event th
The ACP is at the heart of the Church: Brendan Hoban
May 29 2012The above words by Fr Brendan Hoban are so needed at this time, when it is the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, and what have the leaders of the Roman Catholic got to show for it, as th
The ACP is at the heart of the Church: Brendan Hoban
May 29 2012These words echo the ideas of John XXIII, an authentic catholic leader if ever there was one.
SECOND SESSION The Vision: Tony Butler SMA
May 7 2012I read Tony Butler's words whenever I feel low in spirits. It is not just the words,and what they mean, but the sheer poetry and power of their presence and I hear that wonderfully, rich, melodious vo
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