The mockery of Irish priests really began with Fr Ted. Though funny (I enjoyed it myself), that programme probably did a lot of harm. The producer of that show is, in the opinion of some, pretty anti-
Thank you, Angela - what a beautiful article and what a wonderful way to celebrate Gaudete Sunday. It truly lifted the heart.
A very happy Christmas to one and all and may you have peace, joy and bles
#26 Thanks, Joe.
As a diversionary response to #25, and in the absence of any other contribution here, that will serve very well as an explanation of my deep disappointment with the ACP.
More than en
Authentic Christianity as Jesus preached it and instructed that we should go and do likewise is expressed beautifully in your article. Thanks Angela. Christmas Blessings from the Crib in Bethlehem t
Relevant is a characteristically blunt statement of Bernard Haring:
'The people of God have a God-given right to the Eucharist. On the basis of human law, to deprive the pe
"Should Christian missionaries to e.g. Africa and China have waited until some mysterious antecedent civilising force had made things ready for them?"
This touches on a very depressing topic, the role
With respect for all the priests in Ireland: I have noticed in the past year or so, a lot of mockery of Irish priests. This needs to be stopped. I will attempt to get the main Irish newspapers to figh
Dr Henry seems to have diagnosed the problem correctly and prescribed therapeutic action. Go on strike on a Sunday? Is the ACP capable of organising a strike? Well you don't need to actually go on
#24 "Christian preaching could well become a futile voice in the wilderness — at best a martyr church — when civil virtues disappear."
Can you explain what you think it is that created civil virtu
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Eucharistic starvation and the need for priests
December 20 2016The mockery of Irish priests really began with Fr Ted. Though funny (I enjoyed it myself), that programme probably did a lot of harm. The producer of that show is, in the opinion of some, pretty anti-
Gaudete! … Rejoice!
December 16 2016Thank you, Angela - what a beautiful article and what a wonderful way to celebrate Gaudete Sunday. It truly lifted the heart. A very happy Christmas to one and all and may you have peace, joy and bles
We’re not ready to meet the Pope
December 5 2016#26 Thanks, Joe. As a diversionary response to #25, and in the absence of any other contribution here, that will serve very well as an explanation of my deep disappointment with the ACP. More than en
Gaudete! … Rejoice!
December 16 2016Authentic Christianity as Jesus preached it and instructed that we should go and do likewise is expressed beautifully in your article. Thanks Angela. Christmas Blessings from the Crib in Bethlehem t
Eucharistic starvation and the need for priests
December 20 2016Relevant is a characteristically blunt statement of Bernard Haring: 'The people of God have a God-given right to the Eucharist. On the basis of human law, to deprive the pe
Doubting or dissenting Cardinals?
December 4 2016Bishop Papamanolis has hit the nail on the head. The tail does not wag the dog.
We’re not ready to meet the Pope
December 5 2016"Should Christian missionaries to e.g. Africa and China have waited until some mysterious antecedent civilising force had made things ready for them?" This touches on a very depressing topic, the role
Eucharistic starvation and the need for priests
December 20 2016With respect for all the priests in Ireland: I have noticed in the past year or so, a lot of mockery of Irish priests. This needs to be stopped. I will attempt to get the main Irish newspapers to figh
Councils of Priests – are they relevant?
December 11 2016Dr Henry seems to have diagnosed the problem correctly and prescribed therapeutic action. Go on strike on a Sunday? Is the ACP capable of organising a strike? Well you don't need to actually go on
We’re not ready to meet the Pope
December 5 2016#24 "Christian preaching could well become a futile voice in the wilderness — at best a martyr church — when civil virtues disappear." Can you explain what you think it is that created civil virtu
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