CCC 2552 : "The Tenth Commandment forbids avarice arising from a passion for riches and their attendant power."
This is a classic missing of the point. Girard is surely correct in calling covetousn
CCC 1866 lists pride, avarice, envy, wrath, lust, gluttony, and sloth; envy is discussed alongside covetousness in the section on the Tenth Commandment. The Baltimore Catechism had: Pride, Covetousnes
"Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour..."
This was very obviously a temptation to covet - to want something currently p
The Lenten Medicine of Mercy
Pope Francis spoke of the Church as a field hospital, coming to the aid of the wounded. Every year, at a well-timed moment, the Church comes to our aid with the medicin
Trumps Immigration policy "will harm the most vulnerable among us."
American cousins told of their young son returning from school in a state of utter dejection. With head bowed and through tears he
Key Message:
When temptation is over, angels will come in.
Homily:
Testimony: In a church on Saturday there was First Confession, and the
following Sunday was First
Yes, it is a miracle that parents keep going. I met a family of 6 in the local cafe yesterday, 4 quiet well-behaved boys aged 7, 5, 3, and 1, munching buns just as expensive as their parents' ones, a
Thanks Noelle and for your superb article in the February 2026 edition of The Furrow entitled "Synodality and activating the Spirit in all'. I think The Furrow and its editor are to be commended for
Thank you Noelle, well said.
For the record at least two of these leading women mentioned in the Messenger, Margaret McCurtain and Sr.Stan are known to have publicly advocated for the ordination of w
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22 Feb 2026 – 1st Sunday of Lent (A)
February 22 2026CCC 2552 : "The Tenth Commandment forbids avarice arising from a passion for riches and their attendant power." This is a classic missing of the point. Girard is surely correct in calling covetousn
22 Feb 2026 – 1st Sunday of Lent (A)
February 22 2026CCC 1866 lists pride, avarice, envy, wrath, lust, gluttony, and sloth; envy is discussed alongside covetousness in the section on the Tenth Commandment. The Baltimore Catechism had: Pride, Covetousnes
22 Feb 2026 – 1st Sunday of Lent (A)
February 22 2026"Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour..." This was very obviously a temptation to covet - to want something currently p
22 Feb 2026 – 1st Sunday of Lent (A)
February 22 2026The Lenten Medicine of Mercy Pope Francis spoke of the Church as a field hospital, coming to the aid of the wounded. Every year, at a well-timed moment, the Church comes to our aid with the medicin
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February 19 2026Trumps Immigration policy "will harm the most vulnerable among us." American cousins told of their young son returning from school in a state of utter dejection. With head bowed and through tears he
Reminder: Zoom today (Thurs @ 8.00pm) – A Divine Calling – Soline Humbert with Mary McAleese
February 10 2026The recording of my Root&Branch Conversation with Mary McAleese is now available to watch. https://youtu.be/Ott2zGO1L0Y?is=23OiErw272aCzgCD
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February 22 2026Key Message: When temptation is over, angels will come in. Homily: Testimony: In a church on Saturday there was First Confession, and the following Sunday was First
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February 17 2026Yes, it is a miracle that parents keep going. I met a family of 6 in the local cafe yesterday, 4 quiet well-behaved boys aged 7, 5, 3, and 1, munching buns just as expensive as their parents' ones, a
Colm Holmes from We Are Church writes:
February 14 2026Thanks Noelle and for your superb article in the February 2026 edition of The Furrow entitled "Synodality and activating the Spirit in all'. I think The Furrow and its editor are to be commended for
Colm Holmes from We Are Church writes:
February 14 2026Thank you Noelle, well said. For the record at least two of these leading women mentioned in the Messenger, Margaret McCurtain and Sr.Stan are known to have publicly advocated for the ordination of w
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