A few days ago, I was reflecting on the state of the Church...yes, once again, well before I read this article. I had decided that the Deposit of Faith has become the Pearl of Great Price!
"...the triumphalist simplicities of my home country."
What a succinct and painfully accurate way of describing what we were. An excellent article by Fr. Gabriel.
Gabriel, there is hope for reforming ideas. As Christians the loving, gentle and indeed social revolutionary, Jesus, is our light and guide...if only we let Him in.
I have just returned from the 1st
Not having received the Sacrament of Holy Orders, having no competence in pastoral matters, not knowing what it is to be a priest, any effort at my giving advice to priests or bishops on pastoral matt
Who could not be moved by Roy's heartfelt comments.
Some time ago, Tony Flannery asked the members of the ACP if they would be willing to publicly support the ordination of women. Only twelve respon
Like Mary @5 and Paddy @6 I am grateful to Roy@2 for his generous and courageous public support for women's ordination.I have,however,a small reservation concerning the use of the metaphor "top table"
"Young people felt unwelcome in parishes. I quote, without any comment and leave judgement to yourselves: “A number of young people noted that it was people in parishes (priests and parishioners) w
Addendum: Think the continuity:
Matthew 25:18,31: "After a long time comes the master (lord!) of the slaves) and takes account with them ... As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer dark
There are problems with this gospel reading.
Our minds are so used to the word “talents” as referring to human “talent” or gift for doing something, that we may lose the crunch of the origina
I absolutely agree with Mary in her admiration for Roy's honesty and courage. I have shared this discussion with many friends and like-minded acquaintances tonight mainly to direct them to Roy's comme
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The Church in Dublin: where will it be in ten years?
November 16 2017A few days ago, I was reflecting on the state of the Church...yes, once again, well before I read this article. I had decided that the Deposit of Faith has become the Pearl of Great Price!
The Grace of Change
November 19 2017"...the triumphalist simplicities of my home country." What a succinct and painfully accurate way of describing what we were. An excellent article by Fr. Gabriel.
The Grace of Change
November 19 2017Gabriel, there is hope for reforming ideas. As Christians the loving, gentle and indeed social revolutionary, Jesus, is our light and guide...if only we let Him in. I have just returned from the 1st
The Church in Dublin: where will it be in ten years?
November 16 2017Not having received the Sacrament of Holy Orders, having no competence in pastoral matters, not knowing what it is to be a priest, any effort at my giving advice to priests or bishops on pastoral matt
The Church in Dublin: where will it be in ten years?
November 16 2017Who could not be moved by Roy's heartfelt comments. Some time ago, Tony Flannery asked the members of the ACP if they would be willing to publicly support the ordination of women. Only twelve respon
The Church in Dublin: where will it be in ten years?
November 16 2017Like Mary @5 and Paddy @6 I am grateful to Roy@2 for his generous and courageous public support for women's ordination.I have,however,a small reservation concerning the use of the metaphor "top table"
The Church in Dublin: where will it be in ten years?
November 16 2017"Young people felt unwelcome in parishes. I quote, without any comment and leave judgement to yourselves: “A number of young people noted that it was people in parishes (priests and parishioners) w
19 Nov 2017. 33rd Sunday in OT
November 19 2017Addendum: Think the continuity: Matthew 25:18,31: "After a long time comes the master (lord!) of the slaves) and takes account with them ... As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer dark
19 Nov 2017. 33rd Sunday in OT
November 19 2017There are problems with this gospel reading. Our minds are so used to the word “talents” as referring to human “talent” or gift for doing something, that we may lose the crunch of the origina
The Church in Dublin: where will it be in ten years?
November 16 2017I absolutely agree with Mary in her admiration for Roy's honesty and courage. I have shared this discussion with many friends and like-minded acquaintances tonight mainly to direct them to Roy's comme
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