In recent years so many priests have had their active, recognized ministry curtailed through their marriage conflicting with a rigid Church structure that has denied the reality of their sincerity in
I agree with Brendan Cafferty's take on this@5, including his keen sense of the incongruous. My only query: were Michéal Martin taoiseach, would he have been engaged as courier?
While there is something incongruous about the Taoiseach of the country having to convey this message to the Pope on behalf of a priest of his church,I feel it is good it has been done.Tony Flannery d
Only a large global movement will bring change. It will have to be very well organized. A large body of reform minded laity and clergy may have to 'march on Rome'. Worldwide television coverage will
Tony.
Christmas wishes and blessings and hoping Pope Francis gets to right the wrong that is an ongoing injustice suffered by you and your colleagues.The value of his visit for the meeting on the fami
Francis is attempting to steer the church in the right direction. Though not myself committed to the institutional church, I hope he succeeds, because many good people, who need the spiritual suppo
In Matthew 18:15-17 I am instructed to comfront my 'brother' alone (between the two of us) if he has sinned against me, if he listens to me well and good, we remain on good terms, however if he fails
Let's be just a bit more truthful, Your Holiness. We would love things to be peaceful, holy, and convivial in the church, rather than self serving power conciousness that is endemic to many of the V
I find the homilies here quite inspiring and may you keep up the good work. I want to believe many others find the points of reflection quite valuable. God bless you.
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December 29 2016In recent years so many priests have had their active, recognized ministry curtailed through their marriage conflicting with a rigid Church structure that has denied the reality of their sincerity in
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December 22 2016I agree with Brendan Cafferty's take on this@5, including his keen sense of the incongruous. My only query: were Michéal Martin taoiseach, would he have been engaged as courier?
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December 22 2016While there is something incongruous about the Taoiseach of the country having to convey this message to the Pope on behalf of a priest of his church,I feel it is good it has been done.Tony Flannery d
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December 22 2016Only a large global movement will bring change. It will have to be very well organized. A large body of reform minded laity and clergy may have to 'march on Rome'. Worldwide television coverage will
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December 25 2016I find the homilies here quite inspiring and may you keep up the good work. I want to believe many others find the points of reflection quite valuable. God bless you.
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