I have always wanted to be a preacher and for 29 years in the Redemptorists I was one. The words of the gospel and the drama of human life are meant for each other and I was blessed to be able to do t
The "theory" that the proscription of artificial contraception is the neglected antidote to the Church's problems is countered by another "theory" that the vast stretches of double-think the proscript
On the day of my ordination, as I climbed on the bus to go home, the Lancashire bus driver said to me, 'Well, Brian, what is it like to be a father and not married!' Typical Lancashire humour, warm an
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One person’s disaster is often seen by another as success.
In the OT the people of God tended to be slow in recognising paths to disaster for what they were. They viewed the counsel of the p
If ever an image suited the Church of today it is this story of the potter and the clay. God can refashion his Church into something new when the old mould has gone wrong. I was ordained a priest in t
Pope Francis has not determined anything new about Humanae Vitae. But he hsa given signs that he is anxious to walk back that disastrous encyclical. The utter silence of the Vatican on the 50th annive
Energy for life
Robyn is a nurse and a very feisty young lady. She tells you straight and she told her patient straight. The man had been feeling ill lately when Robyn questioned him closely. Sir, sh
My father once quoted to me the saying that Alphonsus Liguori took a vow not to waste a moment of time. Dad was puzzled I think by this notion. It sounded too tense for living a pleasant life. Dad had
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04 August. Saturday, Week 17
August 4 2018I have always wanted to be a preacher and for 29 years in the Redemptorists I was one. The words of the gospel and the drama of human life are meant for each other and I was blessed to be able to do t
Fifty years on and still a disputed question
July 23 2018The "theory" that the proscription of artificial contraception is the neglected antidote to the Church's problems is countered by another "theory" that the vast stretches of double-think the proscript
05 August. 18th Sunday
August 5 2018Thanks Brian. Very useful and image-rich reflection.
03 August. Friday, Week 17
August 3 2018On the day of my ordination, as I climbed on the bus to go home, the Lancashire bus driver said to me, 'Well, Brian, what is it like to be a father and not married!' Typical Lancashire humour, warm an
Fifty years on and still a disputed question
July 23 2018#13 One person’s disaster is often seen by another as success. In the OT the people of God tended to be slow in recognising paths to disaster for what they were. They viewed the counsel of the p
What would You like to say to Pope Francis about the Church – submit your views
July 26 2018This letter written by a courageous priest is worth reading and sharing in my opinion https://t.co/Vea8gRlax5?ssr=true
02 August. Thursday, Week 17
August 2 2018If ever an image suited the Church of today it is this story of the potter and the clay. God can refashion his Church into something new when the old mould has gone wrong. I was ordained a priest in t
Fifty years on and still a disputed question
July 23 2018Pope Francis has not determined anything new about Humanae Vitae. But he hsa given signs that he is anxious to walk back that disastrous encyclical. The utter silence of the Vatican on the 50th annive
05 August. 18th Sunday
August 5 2018Energy for life Robyn is a nurse and a very feisty young lady. She tells you straight and she told her patient straight. The man had been feeling ill lately when Robyn questioned him closely. Sir, sh
01 August. Wednesday, Week 17
August 1 2018My father once quoted to me the saying that Alphonsus Liguori took a vow not to waste a moment of time. Dad was puzzled I think by this notion. It sounded too tense for living a pleasant life. Dad had
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