Yes Iggy, many places are closed but other Bishops have adopted slightly less clear stances. They seem to be using a formula much like what can be found on the Dublin Diocese website; "Should Churches
process and execution of sin
Every sin has a process. It all begins with senses. Then there is desire. Desire leads to temptation. Then, the mind draws up the action plan and looks for an opportune ti
Seamus, we certainly live in strange times. We will come through this but I wonder how will we be at the end of it all. Will the world be a better place? Will we all be more compassionate and carin
Advice for Dublin diocese is at https://www.dublindiocese.ie/update-on-arrangements-concerning-coronavirus/.It's inaccurate in one respect.
The advice says “must remain indoors at all times.” "I
Reads more like the terms and conditions for an emergency bank loan than anything to do with the grace if God. The beneficiary even has to check into a local branch when the crisis is over to speak wi
Following the latest guidelines and in the interest of keeping our most vulnerable safe, in consultation with the pastoral council, we have decided to close our churches until further notice.
and two hours after latest directives there is no response or guidance from bishops regarding funerals from midnight on, or if churches should close completely. Where’s the leadership? Are they even
Reading the above Fr Tony must surely feel aggrieved. With all that's going on in the world and the problems facing the church I would paraphrase Winston Churchill. He wrote at time of First World War
Dear Father Brendan,
You may well be 'cocooned' but do please keep writing.
Your written words reach many and can be of great help to them, especially in these distressing times.
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Should Church Buildings now be Closed?
March 28 2020Yes Iggy, many places are closed but other Bishops have adopted slightly less clear stances. They seem to be using a formula much like what can be found on the Dublin Diocese website; "Should Churches
30 March, 2020. Monday of Week 5 of Lent
March 30 2020process and execution of sin Every sin has a process. It all begins with senses. Then there is desire. Desire leads to temptation. Then, the mind draws up the action plan and looks for an opportune ti
Should Church Buildings now be Closed?
March 28 2020All I can say is that in Cashel Archdiocese ALL churches are closed until Easter.
A Lenten Experience
March 28 2020Seamus, we certainly live in strange times. We will come through this but I wonder how will we be at the end of it all. Will the world be a better place? Will we all be more compassionate and carin
How to mark Easter, when we cannot gather…. Updated – new public health directive
March 27 2020Advice for Dublin diocese is at https://www.dublindiocese.ie/update-on-arrangements-concerning-coronavirus/.It's inaccurate in one respect. The advice says “must remain indoors at all times.” "I
The Sacrament of Reconciliation in the current pandemic
March 20 2020Reads more like the terms and conditions for an emergency bank loan than anything to do with the grace if God. The beneficiary even has to check into a local branch when the crisis is over to speak wi
How to mark Easter, when we cannot gather…. Updated – new public health directive
March 27 2020Following the latest guidelines and in the interest of keeping our most vulnerable safe, in consultation with the pastoral council, we have decided to close our churches until further notice.
How to mark Easter, when we cannot gather…. Updated – new public health directive
March 27 2020and two hours after latest directives there is no response or guidance from bishops regarding funerals from midnight on, or if churches should close completely. Where’s the leadership? Are they even
Why should Tony Flannery remain ‘under sanction’?
March 23 2020Reading the above Fr Tony must surely feel aggrieved. With all that's going on in the world and the problems facing the church I would paraphrase Winston Churchill. He wrote at time of First World War
Now is the Time for Community Solidarity
March 25 2020Dear Father Brendan, You may well be 'cocooned' but do please keep writing. Your written words reach many and can be of great help to them, especially in these distressing times.
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