The NYT has covered the story of a man in Florida kept in solitary confinement in a windowless room for eighteen years, from the age of 15 to the age of 33. The State of New York is considering ending
This is excellent, and very much along the lines of Pope Francis himself. But it seems, as with Humanae Vitae 55 years ago, that the "deeper problem" is not one of language but of substance. Even if t
Joe (#1) writes: "the beginning and end of the story are linked in the prayer: “Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord ..."
The date of 25 March, in early Christian tradition, is also the date of the
Cardinal Schönborn says Church cannot refuse blessing for gay couples. Austrian cardinal is the latest of more than a dozen German-speaking bishops who have criticized the Vatican for trying to stop
What a clear and well argued piece of writing, supported by some eminent theologians and biblical scholars. This should be compulsory reading, not just for conservative / fundamentalist Catholics and
Don’t we all wish it a ‘fair wind’ too, Brendan. However there has to be that strong desire from all elements of the Church for it to succeed. I’m only a few years younger than yourself and wo
Alan McGill, you are right. Sisters have been the most maligned group in Irish society in recent years. But even from the doubly maligned older generations we have memories of deeply reflective, and t
It is unimaginable that the secular media would dare to treat any other communities of faith the way it refers to women religious. This was evident in discourse surrounding the National Maternity Hosp
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March 28, 2021. Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
March 28 2021The NYT has covered the story of a man in Florida kept in solitary confinement in a windowless room for eighteen years, from the age of 15 to the age of 33. The State of New York is considering ending
Bishop Paul Dempsey:…The deeper problem arises in the sphere of language, at best it is experienced as cold and distant, at worst hurtful and offensive…
March 27 2021This is excellent, and very much along the lines of Pope Francis himself. But it seems, as with Humanae Vitae 55 years ago, that the "deeper problem" is not one of language but of substance. Even if t
March 28, 2021. Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
March 28 2021Key Message: Surrender yourself to Jesus. For He loves you, more than Himself. Homily: Takeaway from first reading: Sustaining the weary souls with
March 28, 2021. Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
March 28 2021Joe (#1) writes: "the beginning and end of the story are linked in the prayer: “Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord ..." The date of 25 March, in early Christian tradition, is also the date of the
ACP Statement on the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) claiming the Church cannot bless same-sex unions.
March 18 2021Cardinal Schönborn says Church cannot refuse blessing for gay couples. Austrian cardinal is the latest of more than a dozen German-speaking bishops who have criticized the Vatican for trying to stop
Brendan Hoban: Wishing a fair wind to the Synod
March 26 2021No fairer wind than the Ruah, the Divine Breath, the Holy Spirit.Sometimes a gentle breeze,sometimes a storm force gale...
Academic Statement on the Ethics of Free and Faithful Same-Sex Relationships
March 19 2021What a clear and well argued piece of writing, supported by some eminent theologians and biblical scholars. This should be compulsory reading, not just for conservative / fundamentalist Catholics and
Brendan Hoban: Wishing a fair wind to the Synod
March 26 2021Don’t we all wish it a ‘fair wind’ too, Brendan. However there has to be that strong desire from all elements of the Church for it to succeed. I’m only a few years younger than yourself and wo
Úna Agnew SSL: Contribution to the Communicators for Women Religious Zoom Conference 21 March 2021
March 23 2021Alan McGill, you are right. Sisters have been the most maligned group in Irish society in recent years. But even from the doubly maligned older generations we have memories of deeply reflective, and t
Úna Agnew SSL: Contribution to the Communicators for Women Religious Zoom Conference 21 March 2021
March 23 2021It is unimaginable that the secular media would dare to treat any other communities of faith the way it refers to women religious. This was evident in discourse surrounding the National Maternity Hosp
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