At last Francis has dropped the albatross that his predecessor hung about his neck. Ladaria with his patristic background and more pastoral outlook will be a welcome change.
Why do priests stay, being priests under their bishops' control, in this obvious hostile environment?
In our modern society, it seems to me, there are many other opportunities for these superb priests
Well Sean @ 18, Laudato si' speaks to a legacy. Now, given the response that is required and the implications a lack of response dictates - the clerical abuse scandal in the church has now been reduc
I would imagine that reading the reports of these regional meetings must be sobering reading for the bishops of Ireland. The fact that not one Diocese has been positively mentioned for having a good a
#15 " ...what practical steps have been taken so far in Ireland – by the church – to reduce its carbon footprint? All those church rooves – are any yet fitted with solar panels? Have any diocese
“People felt disappointed that the Bishops do not engage with an organisation of a thousand priests”.
To acknowledge you would confirm power on you the Church has two thousand years’ worth of ex
Lloyd Allan MacPherson @ 16
“Be the change you want to see…” but that in itself represents a call to action and not simply a state of humility” – ---
I have strived to be the change I want
Brian , again you move me with your honest and thoughtful reflections. Your early days are so reminiscent of a time when children had no voices, they were to do as they were told, so many took wrong p
Kevin @ 14 - thank you for your words of encouragement. Many people say "Be the change you want to see..." but that in itself represents a call to action and not simply a state of humility - there is
Hi Pádraig,
Many thanks for those observations on today's Gospel. I'm more than happy to receive input of this kind... very clear and thought-promoting, as we would of course expect from you. I've po
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July 1 2017At last Francis has dropped the albatross that his predecessor hung about his neck. Ladaria with his patristic background and more pastoral outlook will be a welcome change.
ACP Regional Meetings at Galway and Kilkenny
June 27 2017Why do priests stay, being priests under their bishops' control, in this obvious hostile environment? In our modern society, it seems to me, there are many other opportunities for these superb priests
18 June, 2017. The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 18 2017Well Sean @ 18, Laudato si' speaks to a legacy. Now, given the response that is required and the implications a lack of response dictates - the clerical abuse scandal in the church has now been reduc
ACP Regional Meetings at Galway and Kilkenny
June 27 2017I would imagine that reading the reports of these regional meetings must be sobering reading for the bishops of Ireland. The fact that not one Diocese has been positively mentioned for having a good a
18 June, 2017. The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 18 2017#15 " ...what practical steps have been taken so far in Ireland – by the church – to reduce its carbon footprint? All those church rooves – are any yet fitted with solar panels? Have any diocese
ACP Regional Meetings at Galway and Kilkenny
June 27 2017“People felt disappointed that the Bishops do not engage with an organisation of a thousand priests”. To acknowledge you would confirm power on you the Church has two thousand years’ worth of ex
18 June, 2017. The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 18 2017Lloyd Allan MacPherson @ 16 “Be the change you want to see…” but that in itself represents a call to action and not simply a state of humility” – --- I have strived to be the change I want
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June 26 2017Brian , again you move me with your honest and thoughtful reflections. Your early days are so reminiscent of a time when children had no voices, they were to do as they were told, so many took wrong p
18 June, 2017. The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 18 2017Kevin @ 14 - thank you for your words of encouragement. Many people say "Be the change you want to see..." but that in itself represents a call to action and not simply a state of humility - there is
25 June, 2017. 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 25 2017Hi Pádraig, Many thanks for those observations on today's Gospel. I'm more than happy to receive input of this kind... very clear and thought-promoting, as we would of course expect from you. I've po
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