Are 'end times' - i.e. some kind of general crisis for everyone - truly all that Advent is about? What about the very particular personal crisis that can afflict anyone at a time of winter darkness, w
I am very happy with this reflection. It instills more hope in me and fear is diminishing. I will continue to reflect on it till the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
Many thanks, Pádraig, for flagging up Fr Richard Rohr’s presentation of the Franciscan alternative to St Anselm’s ‘satisfaction’ theory of atonement, from which the notion of penal substituti
Key Message:
Pray To Chill Out!!
Homily:
Can you close your eyes and imagine what you will be doing when you do not need to worry. Do that now!!
There is no need for
“This ACP site records the ongoing difficulty in persuading Irish clergy to engage in a discussion of that same subject of atonement theology.”
I don’t recall seeing Seán’s discussion of thi
Sean, there were theologians who faulted the Catechism for fundamentalism because of this and other Genesis-related passages. When Cardinal Martini said that the Church was living 200 years in the pas
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06 Dec 2024 – Friday of Advent, Week 1
December 6 2024Beautiful and practical reflection on the word of God. I feel encouraged. Following from Uganda - East Africa.
Presider’s Page for 1 December (Advent I, Year C)
November 26 2024Are 'end times' - i.e. some kind of general crisis for everyone - truly all that Advent is about? What about the very particular personal crisis that can afflict anyone at a time of winter darkness, w
01 Dec 2024 – 1st Sunday in Advent, C
December 1 2024I am very happy with this reflection. It instills more hope in me and fear is diminishing. I will continue to reflect on it till the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
01 Dec 2024 – 1st Sunday in Advent, C
December 1 2024Exactly these were the thoughts running in my mind as I was going through the readings today. Thanks a million for your wonderful message for me.
Séamus Ahearne: Maybe we are a long way from being made in God’s image. (Tennessee Williams – A Streetcar Named Desire.)
November 28 2024Me too. A belated Happy 78th Birthday to you. And please keep up your good work reflecting on the passing scene.
Seán Ó Conaill: Patsy McGarry and Catholic Atonement Theology
November 26 2024Many thanks, Pádraig, for flagging up Fr Richard Rohr’s presentation of the Franciscan alternative to St Anselm’s ‘satisfaction’ theory of atonement, from which the notion of penal substituti
Séamus Ahearne: Maybe we are a long way from being made in God’s image. (Tennessee Williams – A Streetcar Named Desire.)
November 28 2024Séamus, belated Happy Birthday and many happy returns. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
01 Dec 2024 – 1st Sunday in Advent, C
December 1 2024Key Message: Pray To Chill Out!! Homily: Can you close your eyes and imagine what you will be doing when you do not need to worry. Do that now!! There is no need for
Seán Ó Conaill: Patsy McGarry and Catholic Atonement Theology
November 26 2024“This ACP site records the ongoing difficulty in persuading Irish clergy to engage in a discussion of that same subject of atonement theology.” I don’t recall seeing Seán’s discussion of thi
Seán Ó Conaill: Patsy McGarry and Catholic Atonement Theology
November 26 2024Sean, there were theologians who faulted the Catechism for fundamentalism because of this and other Genesis-related passages. When Cardinal Martini said that the Church was living 200 years in the pas
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