“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matt 10:28)
"You have heard that it was said, 'Ey
An excellent piece, Seán.
I haven’t really looked seriously at the present catechism (1994) but if it is still using Anselm’s idea of supstitutionary atonement then I am amazed.
I was under the i
My friend too died recently. We could say he left for the carnival. He was a male social worker in the next office. After working many years in third world countries and rising to the top of his reli
When I read this letter In the national paper and had to remind myself it wasn't the normal tabloids. As the more educated wise ones who read this forum I know that tabloids have an ability to read or
Did Jesus have to die? I am out of my depth here.
What has sprung to mind is one of the more profound moments in Lloyd Webber's 'Jesus Christ Superstar'. Jesus is agonising in Gethsemane and he challe
For me, this discussion seems to be between those who view the Church as an organisation and those who view the Church as a sacred institution, instituted by the Son of God, and which has followed 200
"One wonders where we are going if anywhere."
Why not all go to taking seriously - absolutely seriously - the teaching - and truth - that we are all exactly equal in dignity anyway, by virtue of ou
I have earned what some people might call the dubious distinction of being blocked by @synodalpathway on X. (Aka Twitter).
To coin a phrase from the man who confirmed me ( Archbishop Marcel Lefebv
I have noticed that people who have risked a deep dive surrender to God seem to find their talents, abilities and the courage to make them manifest.
Our new Pope Leo is a great case in point. He said:
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December 9 2025“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matt 10:28) "You have heard that it was said, 'Ey
Seán Ó Conaill – Jaja’s Question: A Blasphemous Theology?
December 9 2025An excellent piece, Seán. I haven’t really looked seriously at the present catechism (1994) but if it is still using Anselm’s idea of supstitutionary atonement then I am amazed. I was under the i
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Seán Ó Conaill – Jaja’s Question: A Blasphemous Theology?
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Tony Flannery: Responding to the Vatican statement on the ordination of women as deacons.
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Tony Flannery: Responding to the Vatican statement on the ordination of women as deacons.
December 5 2025"One wonders where we are going if anywhere." Why not all go to taking seriously - absolutely seriously - the teaching - and truth - that we are all exactly equal in dignity anyway, by virtue of ou
Tony Flannery: Responding to the Vatican statement on the ordination of women as deacons.
December 5 2025I have earned what some people might call the dubious distinction of being blocked by @synodalpathway on X. (Aka Twitter). To coin a phrase from the man who confirmed me ( Archbishop Marcel Lefebv
Tony Flannery: Responding to the Vatican statement on the ordination of women as deacons.
December 5 2025Tony I have nothing to add. Synodality how are you? One wonders where we are going if anywhere.
Séamus Ahearne: “A man must not deny his manifest abilities, For that is to evade his obligations.”
December 2 2025I have noticed that people who have risked a deep dive surrender to God seem to find their talents, abilities and the courage to make them manifest. Our new Pope Leo is a great case in point. He said:
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