Not sure what point Paddy is making by posting that miscellany of well-know facts.The sentencing today was entirely predicated, as the judge himself said, on taking the jury's verdict as correct; he
So having once again reflected on the problem of creating an inclusive Priesthood I have concluded that it will not be resolved, until the authoritarianism and elitism that is embedded within Clerical
Joe, you take my breath away !!
Here is another piece from last week's Tablet for you to completely dismiss.Church in disarray after Pell verdict.
Christopher Lamb.The Church is grappling to com
'The tribunalization of the Church is tempting because it brings down the guilt solely on abusers and those who it covered up — few or many, but still delimited individuals.This clear distinction
“If the Church does not accomplish a turnaround shift within the next four or five years, then it’s over,”We are ‘all’ sinners, nevertheless His promise “the gates of hell shall not pre
Manly is the Maynooth of the Southern Hemisphere -- I visited the place and it doesn't hold a candle to its archetype.I'm sorry, but I don't share Thomas Keneally's appreciation of the complainant's
"Honesty is what is required. We all have the same needs and desires and we cannot continue pretending that putting on a chasuble or wearing a clerical collar can somehow protect a man from his humani
Another reflection on the Pell Affair, this time from Australia and from Thomas Keneally in last weekend's Tablet.Thomas KeneallyThe former Cardinal Archbishop of Sydney and head of the Vatican
“I repeat any minister of the Gospel/any Church leader who doesn’t bring laughter and hope shouldn’t be allowed to continue in the ministry.”A wee bit harsh, I think, if you don’t mind my
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Fine words and dramatic gestures are not enough!
February 19 2019Not sure what point Paddy is making by posting that miscellany of well-know facts.The sentencing today was entirely predicated, as the judge himself said, on taking the jury's verdict as correct; he
Airbrushed out of Church…. – Elephant in the Church
March 12 2019So having once again reflected on the problem of creating an inclusive Priesthood I have concluded that it will not be resolved, until the authoritarianism and elitism that is embedded within Clerical
Fine words and dramatic gestures are not enough!
February 19 2019Joe, you take my breath away !! Here is another piece from last week's Tablet for you to completely dismiss.Church in disarray after Pell verdict. Christopher Lamb.The Church is grappling to com
Time running out to save the church
March 8 2019'The tribunalization of the Church is tempting because it brings down the guilt solely on abusers and those who it covered up — few or many, but still delimited individuals.This clear distinction
Time running out to save the church
March 8 2019“If the Church does not accomplish a turnaround shift within the next four or five years, then it’s over,”We are ‘all’ sinners, nevertheless His promise “the gates of hell shall not pre
Don’t let life get you down
March 9 2019Very reasonable comments by Mary Vallely. If only your commonsense was shared by those in the Vatican.
Fine words and dramatic gestures are not enough!
February 19 2019Manly is the Maynooth of the Southern Hemisphere -- I visited the place and it doesn't hold a candle to its archetype.I'm sorry, but I don't share Thomas Keneally's appreciation of the complainant's
Don’t let life get you down
March 9 2019"Honesty is what is required. We all have the same needs and desires and we cannot continue pretending that putting on a chasuble or wearing a clerical collar can somehow protect a man from his humani
Fine words and dramatic gestures are not enough!
February 19 2019Another reflection on the Pell Affair, this time from Australia and from Thomas Keneally in last weekend's Tablet.Thomas KeneallyThe former Cardinal Archbishop of Sydney and head of the Vatican
Don’t let life get you down
March 9 2019“I repeat any minister of the Gospel/any Church leader who doesn’t bring laughter and hope shouldn’t be allowed to continue in the ministry.”A wee bit harsh, I think, if you don’t mind my
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