When I read of ‘the vocations monstrance’ in the newsletter of The Irish Bishops’ Conference I thought it was a practical joke. What nonsense! How do the bishops plan to ensure that no woman may
Bishop Mariann Budde (American Episcopal Church) writes, "Preachers must listen well to preach well, not merely to the words of scripture but to the voices of truth all around." Right there with you B
As a lay woman, I found when going through my 'Dark Night" my need propelled me to look beyond the boundaries of my parish for sustenance. I travelled some distance to make a "Thirty Day Ignatius Retr
Soline's book "A Divine Calling" is available in most bookshops in Ireland.
The book can also be ordered online from the publisher Liffey Press who ships worldwide:
https://theliffeypress.com/a-div
Thank you Brendan Hoban for these words, which seem like a soothing balm, especially to one who is "trying out" the Catholic church again after a 50 year absence. I was raised by Anglo-Irish parents i
I'm not religious myself but am doing a research project for high school and used this as a source. I just wanted to say how helpful this has been to put my feelings into words and I wish all the best
Two paths of seekers both recommending counter cultural practices.
Seekers of happiness: a fleeting feeling depending on external circumstances.
Seekers of joy: a permanent spiritual state independent
RTÉ report, Fri 6 Feb 2026 by Pat McGrath: Further 22 sets of infant remains recovered at Tuam Mother and Baby Home site
A further 22 sets of infant remains have been recovered from the site of the
"Paul, John, and Hebrews seem quite at home with language of God laying on him the iniquity of us all."
I have no problem with that either, since the sense of it was that the Father, through the S
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The Way – weekly newsletter from the Irish Bishops’ Conference
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