I don't like the NRSV because I keep feeling that its avoidance of traditional diction in the name of inclusive language is a kind of nannyism. Its translation of douloi as "slaves" right through the
Brendan, you hit so many nails on the head here. Because the virus is invisible it reproduces even in learned and intelligent minds the same syndrome as religion does, a mixture of hard-man scepticism
People all over the world are spending hours everyday watching their favorite political news channels and minutes reading their bibles. I'm a devout American Catholic that realizes that the views prof
‘What happened to Sin?’ asked Sean Fagan. He was detailing the debacle that followed Humanae Vitae, the focussing of the church’s moral opprobrium onto dissent from that encyclical.
Who rememb
An excellent article, Brendan. I have American cousins, devout Catholics, who are huge Trump supporters and they will hear no criticism of him.
Did you notice where, recently, that great admirer of T
Dia Duit Seamus, would “The Greatest of These” be “You are called to Greatness” by Leo J. Trese. Thank you for your meaningful reflective postings, especially during lockdown. Your piece tod
Thanks for providing this - my own head was into the building US crisis because I have family there, so I missed out on the opportunity to Zoom in.
Are we being too parochial re ‘Catholic’ - too
“That is why I believe Eucharist is seldom celebrated appropriately. Our lives are half-lived. Or we sleep-walk”
I have read that because of the pandemic many priests are saying mass in isolation
On the matter of the P.S. on “the poor statues”:
Yes, there appear to have been hasty decisions. It seems clear now that the statues themselves do not represent slaves. There was a fascination wit
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August 9 2020I don't like the NRSV because I keep feeling that its avoidance of traditional diction in the name of inclusive language is a kind of nannyism. Its translation of douloi as "slaves" right through the
Enemies at the Gate
August 6 2020Brendan, you hit so many nails on the head here. Because the virus is invisible it reproduces even in learned and intelligent minds the same syndrome as religion does, a mixture of hard-man scepticism
Enemies at the Gate
August 6 2020People all over the world are spending hours everyday watching their favorite political news channels and minutes reading their bibles. I'm a devout American Catholic that realizes that the views prof
Enemies at the Gate
August 6 2020With all of that, Sean@2, I agree totally - even though 'mimetic' never gets even a mention!
Enemies at the Gate
August 6 2020‘What happened to Sin?’ asked Sean Fagan. He was detailing the debacle that followed Humanae Vitae, the focussing of the church’s moral opprobrium onto dissent from that encyclical. Who rememb
Enemies at the Gate
August 6 2020An excellent article, Brendan. I have American cousins, devout Catholics, who are huge Trump supporters and they will hear no criticism of him. Did you notice where, recently, that great admirer of T
The Holy Trinity
August 4 2020Dia Duit Seamus, would “The Greatest of These” be “You are called to Greatness” by Leo J. Trese. Thank you for your meaningful reflective postings, especially during lockdown. Your piece tod
Audio – Paul Collins’ Zoom Presentation “What can the Irish Church learn from Australia”
August 5 2020Thanks for providing this - my own head was into the building US crisis because I have family there, so I missed out on the opportunity to Zoom in. Are we being too parochial re ‘Catholic’ - too
The Holy Trinity
August 4 2020“That is why I believe Eucharist is seldom celebrated appropriately. Our lives are half-lived. Or we sleep-walk” I have read that because of the pandemic many priests are saying mass in isolation
Statues Beware
July 30 2020On the matter of the P.S. on “the poor statues”: Yes, there appear to have been hasty decisions. It seems clear now that the statues themselves do not represent slaves. There was a fascination wit
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