I too like Fr. Ryan was sure that the faithful would react against the new translation, but of course if I'm not going to speak up why should they? This might be a bit 'strong', but saying the mass ha
As an English seminarian, I am saddened to read of this call to action by this small number of priests. The Church in England is starting to take great strides in promoting Vocation in all its forms w
When I make a post on this site I know that within the ACP I am been heard by the heart of God’s church on earth, there is no stonewalling here as we have transparency. This opportunity for ALL to b
Whilst I accept that the distinction between ministerial priesthood and roles suitable for laity must not be blurred I am fully in agreement that there seems little opportunity for laity to use the sk
Three questions, Father Gerard:
Did you need a new translation to evangelise and teach?
In what sense does the travesty that is the new text place everybody on the same footing in terms of participati
I agree with Dr Rosemary McHugh above that the ideal would be to have one group. However, I would be concerned that we could lose some of the (approx) 1,000 priests who have now joined the ACP. Priest
I do not know any of these priests and bear them no ill-will but they do not speak to my reality as a priest in the Prison Service where the new translation, as clumsy as it is in places, provided an
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
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A pastor reflects on the new Roman Missal.
May 24 2012I too like Fr. Ryan was sure that the faithful would react against the new translation, but of course if I'm not going to speak up why should they? This might be a bit 'strong', but saying the mass ha
English priests issue “A call to action”
June 3 2012As an English seminarian, I am saddened to read of this call to action by this small number of priests. The Church in England is starting to take great strides in promoting Vocation in all its forms w
Meeting supports ‘umbrella organisation’ for laity
June 4 2012When I make a post on this site I know that within the ACP I am been heard by the heart of God’s church on earth, there is no stonewalling here as we have transparency. This opportunity for ALL to b
English priests issue “A call to action”
June 3 2012Whilst I accept that the distinction between ministerial priesthood and roles suitable for laity must not be blurred I am fully in agreement that there seems little opportunity for laity to use the sk
English priests issue “A call to action”
June 3 2012Three questions, Father Gerard: Did you need a new translation to evangelise and teach? In what sense does the travesty that is the new text place everybody on the same footing in terms of participati
Meeting supports ‘umbrella organisation’ for laity
June 4 2012I agree with Dr Rosemary McHugh above that the ideal would be to have one group. However, I would be concerned that we could lose some of the (approx) 1,000 priests who have now joined the ACP. Priest
English priests issue “A call to action”
June 3 2012I do not know any of these priests and bear them no ill-will but they do not speak to my reality as a priest in the Prison Service where the new translation, as clumsy as it is in places, provided an
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
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