When a clerical student in Maynooth in the early 80's, I remember our philosophy teacher, Fr.Flan Markam, frequently quoting St.Thomas Aquinas when referring to the student cohort - "Grace builds on n
Seamus, you are some man --infact you are a great man and a great priest. This piece, like your others, is so honest --almost painfully so--and yes, you are so right, so much of the stuff we call fait
Like Phil Jacob, I was present in Leeds and well remember the presentation, the engagement with the tabloids, and the incarnational Augustine engaging with the rich, raw material of his world.
When tr
Is it because of Pope Francis that Bishop Longs perceives that the RC Church is on the threshold of transformation and rebirth?...I am more inclined to see the Church in Exile, particularly, for women
John's article and letters at the top of the page are highlighting the number of issues that are simply not being dealt with by the Church leadership in Ireland.
I doubt if there are many women waitin
"All we can do is ensure that the God they will meet when they rub against us is full of goodness and fun and humour and humanity and hospitality and respect."
I love that! Throughout this whole song
Thanks, Seamus, for helping us to see the sacred incarnate in the everyday nuts and bolts.
"Where is even what John Feehan speaks of in regard to a leaf – the soul and divinity of life?"
"the mighti
From afar Irish Catholicism looks very divided. I listen carefully to Irish voices and conversation and what the problem seems to be is the lack of insight in pastoral care. The priests and bishops ar
Maynooth music department was responsible for the musical aspect of the closing event of the Eucharistic Congress. Afterwards, a professional in church music from the English speaking world commented
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There’s Something about Seminaries
August 28 2016When a clerical student in Maynooth in the early 80's, I remember our philosophy teacher, Fr.Flan Markam, frequently quoting St.Thomas Aquinas when referring to the student cohort - "Grace builds on n
The Poetry of life – and I was thinking!
August 27 2016Seamus, you are some man --infact you are a great man and a great priest. This piece, like your others, is so honest --almost painfully so--and yes, you are so right, so much of the stuff we call fait
The Poetry of life – and I was thinking!
August 27 2016Like Phil Jacob, I was present in Leeds and well remember the presentation, the engagement with the tabloids, and the incarnational Augustine engaging with the rich, raw material of his world. When tr
On women’s ordination, who is able to speak?
August 24 2016Is it because of Pope Francis that Bishop Longs perceives that the RC Church is on the threshold of transformation and rebirth?...I am more inclined to see the Church in Exile, particularly, for women
On women’s ordination, who is able to speak?
August 24 2016John's article and letters at the top of the page are highlighting the number of issues that are simply not being dealt with by the Church leadership in Ireland. I doubt if there are many women waitin
The Poetry of life – and I was thinking!
August 27 2016"All we can do is ensure that the God they will meet when they rub against us is full of goodness and fun and humour and humanity and hospitality and respect." I love that! Throughout this whole song
The Poetry of life – and I was thinking!
August 27 2016Thanks, Seamus, for helping us to see the sacred incarnate in the everyday nuts and bolts. "Where is even what John Feehan speaks of in regard to a leaf – the soul and divinity of life?" "the mighti
The Poetry of life – and I was thinking!
August 27 2016Well, thank you so much for thinking and letting your fingers do the talking. As ever, refreshing and real.
The Poetry of life – and I was thinking!
August 27 2016From afar Irish Catholicism looks very divided. I listen carefully to Irish voices and conversation and what the problem seems to be is the lack of insight in pastoral care. The priests and bishops ar
Silly Season Scrum: Archbishop Martin and the Media
August 15 2016Maynooth music department was responsible for the musical aspect of the closing event of the Eucharistic Congress. Afterwards, a professional in church music from the English speaking world commented
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