It is quite natural for our clergy to be despondent at times, even to show little signs of despair. I hate to see that in any priest. It's as if he has the whole weight of his church on his shoulders.
Well said Adrian. This nonsense about dissent from offical guide lines: we live in 2012. People do have a right to express their views on so-called controversial areas, such as the Virgin birth, the
Perhaps ACP might enquire as to why the full report is not being released. If this is part of the Vatican's blueprint for the future of the Irish church, should it not be made public?
What really baffles me, having read Dave Pierre's response to Sean O'Conaill's critique,is how someone like Mgr.Stephen Rossetti whose "crediblity is seriously questionable" -- (I am quoting Dave Pier
Extraordinary! Truly extraordinary!! I'm having a 'the Emperor's got no clothes' moment! Think about this for a moment.... a high powered delegation of vatican appointed investigators, accompanied by
I must commend the Association in this matter. This is an issue that needs addressing. If the Association keeps it aims with the confines of such - many seminarians, myself included, would be keen to
"Solitude - concentration - introspection - leadership"
I think William Deresiewicz might agree that provision for a bit of 'productive solitude' might be an even more essential daily staple for semin
Thanks to Dave Pierre for telling us that he has sent his book to several individuals at the Archdiocese of Boston, and that a number have written back to him in appreciation. This is indeed reassuri
Thanks for the reflections and the challenge, once again, to care for the earth's resources. I couldn't find the recent article by Fr. Seán McDonagh on this subject (on this ACP website)*. In the ens
Nice to read something from Pope Paul VI.
A fine prayer here too:
***
Oh, St. Joseph,
whose protection is so great, so prompt, so strong,
before the throne of God,
I place in you all my interests and
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Brendan Hoban writes on the ACP’s May gathering
March 14 2012It is quite natural for our clergy to be despondent at times, even to show little signs of despair. I hate to see that in any priest. It's as if he has the whole weight of his church on his shoulders.
Brief Response from the ACP to the Vatican document
March 20 2012Well said Adrian. This nonsense about dissent from offical guide lines: we live in 2012. People do have a right to express their views on so-called controversial areas, such as the Virgin birth, the
Brief Response from the ACP to the Vatican document
March 20 2012Perhaps ACP might enquire as to why the full report is not being released. If this is part of the Vatican's blueprint for the future of the Irish church, should it not be made public?
Dave Pierre replies to Sean O Connaill’s critique
March 19 2012What really baffles me, having read Dave Pierre's response to Sean O'Conaill's critique,is how someone like Mgr.Stephen Rossetti whose "crediblity is seriously questionable" -- (I am quoting Dave Pier
Brief Response from the ACP to the Vatican document
March 20 2012Extraordinary! Truly extraordinary!! I'm having a 'the Emperor's got no clothes' moment! Think about this for a moment.... a high powered delegation of vatican appointed investigators, accompanied by
Brief Response from the ACP to the Vatican document
March 20 2012I must commend the Association in this matter. This is an issue that needs addressing. If the Association keeps it aims with the confines of such - many seminarians, myself included, would be keen to
Thoughts on leadership: how solitude helps a leader
March 20 2012"Solitude - concentration - introspection - leadership" I think William Deresiewicz might agree that provision for a bit of 'productive solitude' might be an even more essential daily staple for semin
Dave Pierre replies to Sean O Connaill’s critique
March 19 2012Thanks to Dave Pierre for telling us that he has sent his book to several individuals at the Archdiocese of Boston, and that a number have written back to him in appreciation. This is indeed reassuri
20 March. Tuesday of Week 4 of Lent
March 20 2012Thanks for the reflections and the challenge, once again, to care for the earth's resources. I couldn't find the recent article by Fr. Seán McDonagh on this subject (on this ACP website)*. In the ens
19 March: St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
March 19 2012Nice to read something from Pope Paul VI. A fine prayer here too: *** Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so prompt, so strong, before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and
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