Sean, is it right to say of democratic states that they rest ultimately on force and violence? Are they still not the best hope of humanity for a rule based on the general will of the ruled, the elect
And yet the urgency of the response to climate change is always rubbished by the rate of deterioration of the climate itself. The millions who will suffer first from this lag - because they live on th
Thanks so much to Seán Walsh for this touching inside view of that Bethlehem story. Ending as it does with reference to the jealousy of the state that rests ultimately upon force and violence it remi
Thank you Paddy for the kind mention. Best wishes for a blessed Christmas to you and Fiona, and to the other contributors, regular or occasional, and indeed to the readers too!
A special thank you to
PS. When I mentioned those who keep this site alive I should also have mentioned Pádraig McCarthy who has made such a massive contribution over the years. I remember how he introduced us -- well, me
Séamus, it was great to meet and we love Bewleys. I think Fiona and I were there six times during that weekend, meeting cousins, old friends from my dental year, yourself and others. It was our meeti
Key Message:
Live only in the right way, not in any other way.
Homily:
In the 1900's Mahatma Gandhiji led India's freedom fight. Though not a Christian, daily
There is much evil and injustice in the world, yet the idea of cosmic order, or of divine providence, remains part of our faith.
Athanasius De Incarnatione Verbi is a theological gem, probably writte
Seán @1, what an interesting observation.
And:
"It is not too late to heed the call to a life founded on the simplicity and compassion of Jesus – but it is very late indeed."
Now, this is somethi
What 'baby', Joe?
As for the divine Mozart and his benefitting from church patronage, did you know that he was once kicked downstairs by the servants of the Archbishop of Salzburg? (See e.g.:
http
Comments
All recent Comments
Seán Walsh: The Innkeeper’s Story
December 12 2023Sean, is it right to say of democratic states that they rest ultimately on force and violence? Are they still not the best hope of humanity for a rule based on the general will of the ruled, the elect
COP28 UAE update – deal agreed: THE UAE CONSENSUS
December 13 2023And yet the urgency of the response to climate change is always rubbished by the rate of deterioration of the climate itself. The millions who will suffer first from this lag - because they live on th
Seán Walsh: The Innkeeper’s Story
December 12 2023Thanks so much to Seán Walsh for this touching inside view of that Bethlehem story. Ending as it does with reference to the jealousy of the state that rests ultimately upon force and violence it remi
Séamus Ahearne: EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT A NEW WORLD IN THE MORNING (Roger Whittaker)
November 20 2023Thank you Paddy for the kind mention. Best wishes for a blessed Christmas to you and Fiona, and to the other contributors, regular or occasional, and indeed to the readers too! A special thank you to
Séamus Ahearne: EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT A NEW WORLD IN THE MORNING (Roger Whittaker)
November 20 2023PS. When I mentioned those who keep this site alive I should also have mentioned Pádraig McCarthy who has made such a massive contribution over the years. I remember how he introduced us -- well, me
Séamus Ahearne: EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT A NEW WORLD IN THE MORNING (Roger Whittaker)
November 20 2023Séamus, it was great to meet and we love Bewleys. I think Fiona and I were there six times during that weekend, meeting cousins, old friends from my dental year, yourself and others. It was our meeti
10 Dec 2023 – 2nd Sunday in Advent, B
December 10 2023Key Message: Live only in the right way, not in any other way. Homily: In the 1900's Mahatma Gandhiji led India's freedom fight. Though not a Christian, daily
07 Dec 2023 – Thursday of Advent, Week 1
December 7 2023There is much evil and injustice in the world, yet the idea of cosmic order, or of divine providence, remains part of our faith. Athanasius De Incarnatione Verbi is a theological gem, probably writte
07 Dec 2023 – Thursday of Advent, Week 1
December 7 2023Seán @1, what an interesting observation. And: "It is not too late to heed the call to a life founded on the simplicity and compassion of Jesus – but it is very late indeed." Now, this is somethi
07 Dec 2023 – Thursday of Advent, Week 1
December 7 2023What 'baby', Joe? As for the divine Mozart and his benefitting from church patronage, did you know that he was once kicked downstairs by the servants of the Archbishop of Salzburg? (See e.g.: http
Popular Posts
Categories