But then if you've ever watched +Diarmuid at Bishops' Meetings at Maynooth, he doesn't exactly overwhelm his brother bishops with either dialogue or small talk during the coffee or lunch breaks. Diarm
It's heard to please all the people all the time - even if you're Archbishop Martin.
Let me be clear: I, like almost everyone I know, thinks he did a great job with the child abuse crisis. 100 %. Abso
Ger Gleeson: thank you for the comment. I didn't mention the Vatican overtly because I too easily fall into a 'them and us' mindset. We are all in this together.
Best wishes.
PS: my surname does not h
Thanks, Mary, for the correction. How could I have forgotten the Battle of the Boyne?! There's an old road in Co Wicklow still known by some as King James' Road, along which James was said to have tra
Sean Mac Niallius, are you reading my mind?
Might I respectfully add to your contribution:
"that the power, wealth and politics of the Vatican would immediately be discarded, and replaced with the
What kind of church would I like? A church that is a confident and untiring witness to Christ's commandment of love through its humble prayerful sustained commitment to it. A church which helps all of
Re Diarmuid Ferriter's comment on 2 June (above)
A small correction: the last Catholic Head of State in England/GB/UK was James II (1685-1688/1701).
Yes, Patsy, but I'm afraid Jesus wasn't drawing a s
Neil suggests reaction of young people to events for reading the signs of the times. I suggest those of us who have lived through pre VAT 2 Church and all the changes since (including those in socie
A fair point, Mary Wood! However, since I am guilty of finding this prayer a day before it appeared on this site and of forwarding it to about 30 friends (mea culpa) it obviously struck a chord with
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Archbishop Martin criticised by ACP for avoiding dialogue
June 9 2012But then if you've ever watched +Diarmuid at Bishops' Meetings at Maynooth, he doesn't exactly overwhelm his brother bishops with either dialogue or small talk during the coffee or lunch breaks. Diarm
Archbishop Martin criticised by ACP for avoiding dialogue
June 9 2012Has the ACP asked for a private meeting with + Diarmuid Martin? This isn't clear from the above statement. Sean
Archbishop Martin criticised by ACP for avoiding dialogue
June 9 2012It's heard to please all the people all the time - even if you're Archbishop Martin. Let me be clear: I, like almost everyone I know, thinks he did a great job with the child abuse crisis. 100 %. Abso
English priests issue “A call to action”
June 3 2012Ger Gleeson: thank you for the comment. I didn't mention the Vatican overtly because I too easily fall into a 'them and us' mindset. We are all in this together. Best wishes. PS: my surname does not h
Irish Times series ‘Catholicism Now’ attracts mixed reviews
June 5 2012Thanks, Mary, for the correction. How could I have forgotten the Battle of the Boyne?! There's an old road in Co Wicklow still known by some as King James' Road, along which James was said to have tra
English priests issue “A call to action”
June 3 2012Sean Mac Niallius, are you reading my mind? Might I respectfully add to your contribution: "that the power, wealth and politics of the Vatican would immediately be discarded, and replaced with the
English priests issue “A call to action”
June 3 2012What kind of church would I like? A church that is a confident and untiring witness to Christ's commandment of love through its humble prayerful sustained commitment to it. A church which helps all of
Irish Times series ‘Catholicism Now’ attracts mixed reviews
June 5 2012Re Diarmuid Ferriter's comment on 2 June (above) A small correction: the last Catholic Head of State in England/GB/UK was James II (1685-1688/1701). Yes, Patsy, but I'm afraid Jesus wasn't drawing a s
English priests issue “A call to action”
June 3 2012Neil suggests reaction of young people to events for reading the signs of the times. I suggest those of us who have lived through pre VAT 2 Church and all the changes since (including those in socie
Catholics frustrated with their Church should ask God’s help
June 7 2012A fair point, Mary Wood! However, since I am guilty of finding this prayer a day before it appeared on this site and of forwarding it to about 30 friends (mea culpa) it obviously struck a chord with
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