I think we should read and meditate on John XXIII's opening speech at Vatican II -- surely the most epochal speech given in our church in the 20th century. https://vatican2voice.org/91docs/opening_sp
One thing that emerged strongly in last year's endless Nicene discussions was that homoousios to patri (consubstantial with the Father) is a dative construction, naming a relationship, and a relations
WAC International - like the ACP - supports reforms outlined by Vatican II. Brendan Hoban has been a respected leading voice for reform for decades. It is the patriarchal hierarchy that has time and a
"...is our understanding of the separateness of the Persons (of the Trinity) to be allowed to outweigh our understanding of their unity?"
This names very well the evangelical conundrum, MJT: how to
The Deposit of Faith, as Traditionally taught by the One, Holy, Roman Catholic and Apostolic Church can NEVER Change. It is immutable.
The Fact that Our Blessed Lord, physically Rose from the De
One of the terrible things about Vatican documents is that they stay around for a long time and any effort to challenge or criticize them is regarded as dismissive. This slows the pace of Catholic tho
Mesmerising though this exploration of the theory of atonement has been, historically interesting and theologically of satisfying complexity as conducted here chiefly by Sean and Joe, as an unlearned
"... Augustine’s Neoplatonism and ... Anselm’s philosophy of cosmic order. These are both very powerful ways of thinking, but their very power can make them obtuse to the tonality of Scripture."
Sean, I would say that Anselm has to be placed within the history of metaphysical theology (which begins with Philo and in the specifically Christian world with Justin Martyr), as a key moment in it (
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Brendan Hoban in his Western People article of 14.4.2026 takes issue with The Irish Catholic editor
April 15 2026I think we should read and meditate on John XXIII's opening speech at Vatican II -- surely the most epochal speech given in our church in the 20th century. https://vatican2voice.org/91docs/opening_sp
Seán Ó Conaill: Violence in the Bible: A Motivational Pattern?
April 6 2026One thing that emerged strongly in last year's endless Nicene discussions was that homoousios to patri (consubstantial with the Father) is a dative construction, naming a relationship, and a relations
Brendan Hoban in his Western People article of 14.4.2026 takes issue with The Irish Catholic editor
April 15 2026WAC International - like the ACP - supports reforms outlined by Vatican II. Brendan Hoban has been a respected leading voice for reform for decades. It is the patriarchal hierarchy that has time and a
Seán Ó Conaill: Violence in the Bible: A Motivational Pattern?
April 6 2026"...is our understanding of the separateness of the Persons (of the Trinity) to be allowed to outweigh our understanding of their unity?" This names very well the evangelical conundrum, MJT: how to
Brendan Hoban in his Western People article of 14.4.2026 takes issue with The Irish Catholic editor
April 15 2026A wonderful response, Brendan. Well done! All so true!
Brendan Hoban in his Western People article of 14.4.2026 takes issue with The Irish Catholic editor
April 15 2026The Deposit of Faith, as Traditionally taught by the One, Holy, Roman Catholic and Apostolic Church can NEVER Change. It is immutable. The Fact that Our Blessed Lord, physically Rose from the De
Tony Flannery in The Journal: Women and the Catholic Church
April 11 2026One of the terrible things about Vatican documents is that they stay around for a long time and any effort to challenge or criticize them is regarded as dismissive. This slows the pace of Catholic tho
Seán Ó Conaill: Violence in the Bible: A Motivational Pattern?
April 6 2026Mesmerising though this exploration of the theory of atonement has been, historically interesting and theologically of satisfying complexity as conducted here chiefly by Sean and Joe, as an unlearned
Seán Ó Conaill: Violence in the Bible: A Motivational Pattern?
April 6 2026"... Augustine’s Neoplatonism and ... Anselm’s philosophy of cosmic order. These are both very powerful ways of thinking, but their very power can make them obtuse to the tonality of Scripture."
Seán Ó Conaill: Violence in the Bible: A Motivational Pattern?
April 6 2026Sean, I would say that Anselm has to be placed within the history of metaphysical theology (which begins with Philo and in the specifically Christian world with Justin Martyr), as a key moment in it (
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