God’s love letters this weekend:Lent and Advent can often be presented in a dour and dreary way. So there is a dollop (I almost said a smidgen) of light entertainment, thrown into the mix this w
Modernism cannot convert. It is, after all, a heresy. Only holiness converts: become saints and people will return to the church. The Church leads: She has never conformed to the standards of the worl
There is also the question of whether a public funeral (eg death notice & notification on rip.ie) might give closure to some victims in the case of abuser (including defrocked) priests whether con
Joe, you probably receive the Tablet yourself but, just in case you don't, I thought I should share this opinion piece from this week's edition. Very wise words from a Corkman ---- I am assuming the o
Poor old Advent. It gets stampeded. It is overrun. Who cares about Advent – it is only an unruly intruder on the way to Christmas. But it isn’t. Advent drags us back to basics. The very essence o
The Spanish have a saying “Una onza de madre vale mas que una tonelada de sacerdote.” An ounce of mother is worth a tonne of priest. Even idiosyncratic mystics like Julian of Norwich can see Chris
For rich humour, please look at the spin on Pope Francis's recent remarks at America Magazine, especially the podcast: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2018/12/05/understanding-pope-francis-contr
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16 December. 3rd Sunday of Advent
December 16 2018God’s love letters this weekend:Lent and Advent can often be presented in a dour and dreary way. So there is a dollop (I almost said a smidgen) of light entertainment, thrown into the mix this w
Another Irish bishop calls for Synodality in the Church
November 30 2018Thanks for that excellent editorial!The Tanzanian was elevated by John Paul II.
Exploring our parishes today – Conference of Laity and Priests of the Diocese of Ossory
November 28 2018"In the end, the true direction is determined by him." Amen!
ACP Letter to Irish Bishops
November 14 2018Modernism cannot convert. It is, after all, a heresy. Only holiness converts: become saints and people will return to the church. The Church leads: She has never conformed to the standards of the worl
Funerals of priests who are out of ministry
December 4 2018There is also the question of whether a public funeral (eg death notice & notification on rip.ie) might give closure to some victims in the case of abuser (including defrocked) priests whether con
11 December. Tuesday of Advent, Week 2
December 11 2018Composition of the most golden poetry .. Thank you for drawing our attention to this, from the forgotten 2nd Isaiah.
Another Irish bishop calls for Synodality in the Church
November 30 2018Joe, you probably receive the Tablet yourself but, just in case you don't, I thought I should share this opinion piece from this week's edition. Very wise words from a Corkman ---- I am assuming the o
09 December. 2nd Sunday of Advent
December 9 2018Poor old Advent. It gets stampeded. It is overrun. Who cares about Advent – it is only an unruly intruder on the way to Christmas. But it isn’t. Advent drags us back to basics. The very essence o
Another Irish bishop calls for Synodality in the Church
November 30 2018The Spanish have a saying “Una onza de madre vale mas que una tonelada de sacerdote.” An ounce of mother is worth a tonne of priest. Even idiosyncratic mystics like Julian of Norwich can see Chris
Another Irish bishop calls for Synodality in the Church
November 30 2018For rich humour, please look at the spin on Pope Francis's recent remarks at America Magazine, especially the podcast: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2018/12/05/understanding-pope-francis-contr
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