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  • 23 June. Thursday, Week 12

    June 23 2016
    biju thomas

    Thanks for good message...

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  • Legitimising what’s unacceptable.

    June 21 2016
    Joe O'Leary

    The word "unnatural" was cashiered by Ratzinger but all the other objectionable language is still proudly displayed on the Vatican website. And yes, such language sends out troubled men to shoot gays

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  • 26 June. 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

    June 26 2016
    Joseph

    Brilliant reflection. Very inspiring and enlightening aspects brought forth by the author. This is not just an academic presentation but what the church needs today, namely, a sermon that calls its li

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  • Stifle debate, stifle church

    June 21 2016
    Mary Vallely

    Yes, fair play to Tony Flannery for bravely stating what many ordained men believe but dare not say. Isn't it a sad state of affairs that so many are afraid to speak out but I suppose Tony now has th

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  • Legitimising what’s unacceptable.

    June 21 2016
    Paddy Ferry

    "The Church has moved on since then" -- Brendan, I don't think it has, despite the miracle of Francis. You mentioned the two American bishops who spoke with compassion towards the LGBT community. But,

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  • Stifle debate, stifle church

    June 21 2016
    iggy o donovan

    Brilliant Tony. You give us all hope.

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  • Legitimising what’s unacceptable.

    June 21 2016
    Eddie Finnegan

    An unfortunate analogy in your final paragraph, Brendan. To whom were or are the actions of those "certain men" unacceptable, and did anyone other than W.B. himself ever think that his Abbey play spur

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  • Legitimising what’s unacceptable.

    June 21 2016
    A. Garry King

    Well said.

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  • What do we need? Catholic Intellectuals or Cheer Leaders

    June 14 2016
    John

    Some years ago I was going into Veritas shop in Dublin central when I was handed a leaflet by some ladies, probably in their seventies. It was about the failings of religious education in schools. I

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  • Visible and Valuable

    June 14 2016
    Paddy Ferry

    What an excellent piece by Robert Michens. http://ncronline.org/blogs/roman-observer/church-statements-keep-door-closed-gays

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