Yes indeed M G-B. And more than once Richard has referenced AA as where the real spiritual work is being done these days, often in church basements. One of his most widely used books is "Breathing Und
I agree with Soline about St. Maria Goretti. It makes a person realize that there was too much responsibility placed on the individual girl or woman to ‘defend her virginity’. Alongside the virtu
Sean, you write "He defines suffering as a deep experience of complete powerlessness." We give thanks to the founders of A.A. for leaving a program with the ability to transform the helplessness of th
St Bernadette Soubirous: “It takes many humiliations to make humility.”
Karl Rahner: “There is no humble person who has not something to be humble about.”
Leo XIV, in his encyclical, str
Brendan, you wrote that we could welcome back married men who had left the Priesthood to boost declining numbers today.
I thought it was so ironic to read that CORPUS: The National Association for an
MGB, I am wondering if you have read the late Donald Cozzens wonderful book — recognised by many as the modern day classic on our priesthood — The Changing Face of the Priesthood?
His other classi
Key Message:
A Good soil is not born. It is prepared!!
Homily:
A mother shared with me, "My two sons are exactly opposite to each other. I treat both the same, but th
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Letter to Pope Leo from Be The Change…
July 10 2026James Alison has gone to great trouble to help the fly out of the fly bottle in this unanswerable essay: https://substack.com/home/post/p-206485713
Seán Ó’Conaill: No Humility Without Humiliation
July 12 2026Yes indeed M G-B. And more than once Richard has referenced AA as where the real spiritual work is being done these days, often in church basements. One of his most widely used books is "Breathing Und
Soline Humbert: “Optional memorial: Saint Maria Goretti, stabbed to death in defence of her virtue”.
July 8 2026I agree with Soline about St. Maria Goretti. It makes a person realize that there was too much responsibility placed on the individual girl or woman to ‘defend her virginity’. Alongside the virtu
Seán Ó’Conaill: No Humility Without Humiliation
July 12 2026Sean, you write "He defines suffering as a deep experience of complete powerlessness." We give thanks to the founders of A.A. for leaving a program with the ability to transform the helplessness of th
Seán Ó’Conaill: No Humility Without Humiliation
July 12 2026Thank you Sean and Joe too. Absolutely excellent as usual. I hope to comment once I have read it again in the morning.
Seán Ó’Conaill: No Humility Without Humiliation
July 12 2026St Bernadette Soubirous: “It takes many humiliations to make humility.” Karl Rahner: “There is no humble person who has not something to be humble about.” Leo XIV, in his encyclical, str
Letter to Pope Leo from Be The Change…
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June 28 2026Brendan, you wrote that we could welcome back married men who had left the Priesthood to boost declining numbers today. I thought it was so ironic to read that CORPUS: The National Association for an
Letter to Pope Leo from Be The Change…
July 10 2026MGB, I am wondering if you have read the late Donald Cozzens wonderful book — recognised by many as the modern day classic on our priesthood — The Changing Face of the Priesthood? His other classi
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July 12 2026Key Message: A Good soil is not born. It is prepared!! Homily: A mother shared with me, "My two sons are exactly opposite to each other. I treat both the same, but th
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