In the month of November we reflect on death and on the souls of the departed. It is not a topic we like to think about. Especially we do not like to think about painful death such as death by hunger,
All of these categorisations (conservative v. liberal / traditionalist v. reformer / introvert v. extrovert) are products of the dualistic mind - the mind that must make distinctions in order to think
That the Bishops of England and Wales should be 'grateful' for the advice given by Rome on the Translation issue is beyond belief. That phrase offers convenient cover for the simple word 'no'Who cam
"going back to Newman and Coleridge". What a pity that Coleridge's writings, though handsomely fully edited in an expensive edition, are such a mess, as I discovered to my cost in writing what I thoug
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"
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The Church in Dublin: where will it be in ten years?
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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"
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