I agree that an influx of foreign clergy could be very wholesome, weaning the Irish church away from immemorial parochial obsessions and giving a deeper awareness of the church worldwide. It would be
Brendan, it's now nearly four decades since you published your response to the 1979 papal visit, "Lost Opportunities". The dismissive remark you got from that archbishop indeed reflects a pathology th
Brendan,
clear insightful piece again ,the clerical male celibate church is in departures lounge, Bon Voyage!,
Mary McAleese and several others have given a fair appraisal of the dysfunctionality of t
Thanks, Mary for sharing that with us. He does come across as being a good man. I have just come back from Donegal and went back down memory lane by attending on Holy Thursday and Good Friday and East
"Seven priests were ordained in the same period, with eight foreign priests joining the diocese from abroad. These priests come from Romania, India, Pakistan, Nigeria and Uganda."
Problem solved.. b
1. Pubs opening on Good Friday is not a concern. I do not “lament” the decline of the Church in Ireland. Yes God desires that the baptised should participate in the sacramental life of the Churc
Archbishop Martin seems to be an understanding, sensitive man. He's in a great position to open up a discussion as to whether compulsory celibacy is more an impediment for some priests rather than the
Nice words. Our faith was built on failure, from Calvary, and then success of Resurrection.Even the tomb,things of death failed to contain Christs success.The over attention to best ignores the saucer
Nice thought, that if we feel lost, just call upon the Risen Lord. He’s nearer to us than we would expect. As he’s already on the look out for us. Easter Greetings !!!
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An Ageing Priesthood
April 3 2018I agree that an influx of foreign clergy could be very wholesome, weaning the Irish church away from immemorial parochial obsessions and giving a deeper awareness of the church worldwide. It would be
Does it really matter if pubs open on Good Friday?
April 3 2018Brendan, it's now nearly four decades since you published your response to the 1979 papal visit, "Lost Opportunities". The dismissive remark you got from that archbishop indeed reflects a pathology th
Does it really matter if pubs open on Good Friday?
April 3 2018Brendan, clear insightful piece again ,the clerical male celibate church is in departures lounge, Bon Voyage!, Mary McAleese and several others have given a fair appraisal of the dysfunctionality of t
Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin for the Mass of Chrism – St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh
April 2 2018Thanks, Mary for sharing that with us. He does come across as being a good man. I have just come back from Donegal and went back down memory lane by attending on Holy Thursday and Good Friday and East
An Ageing Priesthood
April 3 2018"Seven priests were ordained in the same period, with eight foreign priests joining the diocese from abroad. These priests come from Romania, India, Pakistan, Nigeria and Uganda." Problem solved.. b
Does it really matter if pubs open on Good Friday?
April 3 20181. Pubs opening on Good Friday is not a concern. I do not “lament” the decline of the Church in Ireland. Yes God desires that the baptised should participate in the sacramental life of the Churc
Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin for the Mass of Chrism – St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh
April 2 2018Archbishop Martin seems to be an understanding, sensitive man. He's in a great position to open up a discussion as to whether compulsory celibacy is more an impediment for some priests rather than the
Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin for the Mass of Chrism – St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh
April 2 2018Nice words. Our faith was built on failure, from Calvary, and then success of Resurrection.Even the tomb,things of death failed to contain Christs success.The over attention to best ignores the saucer
03 April. Easter Tuesday
April 3 2018Nice thought, that if we feel lost, just call upon the Risen Lord. He’s nearer to us than we would expect. As he’s already on the look out for us. Easter Greetings !!!
Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin for the Mass of Chrism – St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh
April 2 2018From the Armagh diaspora, thanks Mary. I trust +Eamon had a Real Presence rather than a Noticeable Absence of Armagh priests the other morning.
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