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  • The Letter of Pope Francis: August 20.

    August 22 2018
    Kevin Walters

    “To say “No” to abuse is to say an emphatic “No” to all forms of clericalism”Sadly this letter is like record that is stuck in a grove, words, words and more words. As pope Francis does

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  • Gay priests are “caught in a trap of dishonesty”

    August 8 2018
    Paddy Ferry

    Margaret, I don't think liberal/ conservative or orthodox/progressive matters as much as a man who is humble and sensible --wise would be great but sensible would do-- and gentle and caring. And not a

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  • 23 August. Thursday, Week 20

    August 23 2018
    Brian Fahy

    My father and I walked home from the school sports day where I had won many medals. My father walked by my side. I wanted him to put his hand on my shoulder but he didn't. Many years later I told my m

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  • Gay priests are “caught in a trap of dishonesty”

    August 8 2018
    Margaret Hickey

    It could indeed Paddy. However had his inclinations been loose/liberal rather than orthodox/conservative the harm could be worse. God works to his ends within both our strengths and limitations.

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  • Pope is bringing his revolution to Ireland: Brendan Hoban

    August 15 2018
    Paddy Ferry

    Yes, Frances@ 13, it is truly hard to believe.

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  • Gay priests are “caught in a trap of dishonesty”

    August 8 2018
    Paddy Ferry

    Margaret, I suppose his character judging limitations were at least part of the reason he chose men unsuited and who ultimately did such damage. I think that makes sense, surely.

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  • Gay priests are “caught in a trap of dishonesty”

    August 8 2018
    Margaret Hickey

    JP2's background made him very circumspect where abuse allegations against clergy were concerned.Francis also showed the same circumspection regarding abuse claims in Chile and got it wrong at least

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  • 22 August. The Queenship of Mary

    August 22 2018
    Brian Fahy

    We are a people who walk in darkness at the present time. Our political world is very troubled and our Church world is deeply disturbed. Recent reports all over the world are very upsetting for everyo

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  • Pope is bringing his revolution to Ireland: Brendan Hoban

    August 15 2018
    Frances Burke

    This is the best article I have read on the current crisis. The Church is ‘not fit for purpose’. Sums it up perfectly.https://t.co/H3xu1kxpck?ssr=true

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  • 22 August. The Queenship of Mary

    August 22 2018
    Brian Fahy

    When I left priesthood I went home to explain everything to my mother. She was 83 at the time and retired back in her homeland of Ireland. I told her my whole story so that she could understand what I

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