1. Whatever the wider theological ramification of Jesus’s parables, many of them convey homely insights into human nature, expressed in images that lodge in the mind and are never forgotten. The par
Two distinguished voices, Mgr. Boylan and Prof. McPartlan, add their views to the debate on Pope Francis' motu propria on the liturgy. I did not realise, and I am surprised to read, that Vat I was so
Sean@4, I completely agree with you. I thought you might be interested to read this reflection on the issue in this week's Tablet. "Let Fr. Martin speak out" It does not mention that Cardinal Blasé C
A very uplifting post and I thank Brian for putting a smile on my face and giving me a greater awareness of my own blessings. I'm sure I echo what others think too. We need to hear more positive stori
About the Bidding Prayers:
Time out of number I have listened to one reader or another race through these prayers with hardly a pause or indication that what is being said is a heart-felt prayer. And
#3 Con,
I agree that we have the duty to speak the truth with love.
When it comes to the type of attack on Fr. Martin, as referred to in the above article, there is no room for equivocation or ‘what
It’s one thing to criticize respectfully an author’s ideas and their implications. It’s quite another to engage in ad hominem trashing.
Wherever we locate ourselves on the ecclesial spectrum, we
For me this parable is all about our personal presumption before God’s Mercy, hence “the first shall be last and the last shall be first”
“So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those t
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September 24 20171. Whatever the wider theological ramification of Jesus’s parables, many of them convey homely insights into human nature, expressed in images that lodge in the mind and are never forgotten. The par
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September 16 2017Sean@4, I completely agree with you. I thought you might be interested to read this reflection on the issue in this week's Tablet. "Let Fr. Martin speak out" It does not mention that Cardinal Blasé C
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September 24 2017Onwards and Upwards Brian, what a joy to read your post 🙂 Continued blessings Phil
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September 24 2017A very uplifting post and I thank Brian for putting a smile on my face and giving me a greater awareness of my own blessings. I'm sure I echo what others think too. We need to hear more positive stori
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September 24 2017About the Bidding Prayers: Time out of number I have listened to one reader or another race through these prayers with hardly a pause or indication that what is being said is a heart-felt prayer. And
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September 16 2017It’s one thing to criticize respectfully an author’s ideas and their implications. It’s quite another to engage in ad hominem trashing. Wherever we locate ourselves on the ecclesial spectrum, we
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September 24 2017For me this parable is all about our personal presumption before God’s Mercy, hence “the first shall be last and the last shall be first” “So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those t
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