Frustration and angst are indeed growing among those who see their future threatened. Oldies have the luxury of saying"après moi le déluge." But Francis is an oldie and he is impassioned about this
Nice article Sean. Diplomatically played, I wonder if it is almost too politically correct. Francis needs a spokesperson, someone who knows and has been around this group for a long time. Apparentl
The Japan Mission Journal are publishing two superb essays by Stefano Zamagni on "An Integral Ecology" and "Economics, Ethics, Ecology" -- if anyone would like me to email them the texts please contac
I do not know what all the fuss is about. Trump is now a politician. So, if elected he will not keep his promises either. So no wall and no problems for women or Muslims.
I quote from a short piece of mine in relation to funerals - eulogies actually - recently published in the Furrow: 'It seems to me, putting it simply, that the centre of gravity of the Catholic funera
Perhaps the problem lies in the concept of a funeral as a celebration. I can well recall the bleak
funerals of the 50s and 60s: the frequently rushed Low Mass or, for the better-off in rural areas,
t
“The church of the first century was a magnet to males. Jesus’ strong leadership, blunt honesty, courage, risk-taking and heroic sacrifice mesmerized men. Today’s church does not mesmerize men;
As you say, "None of them is beyond the extended reach of God’s love." Every one of us, without exception, depends on God's mercy. That's what the Christian funeral rite is about.
There could be a p
The reference to "priest pedophile buried in the dead of night" reminds me of one such priest buried in the small hours of the morning by the lights of a hearse after a rushed funeral Mass. If I recal
Sean - appreciate your take on this year's Republican presidential campaign. Just imagine how embarrassed I and millions and millions of Americans must feel. Please say an Ave for us. Kayo
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Eco-theologian Fr. Sean McDonagh: Don’t let this ‘Laudato Si” moment pass
March 10 2016Frustration and angst are indeed growing among those who see their future threatened. Oldies have the luxury of saying"après moi le déluge." But Francis is an oldie and he is impassioned about this
Eco-theologian Fr. Sean McDonagh: Don’t let this ‘Laudato Si” moment pass
March 10 2016Nice article Sean. Diplomatically played, I wonder if it is almost too politically correct. Francis needs a spokesperson, someone who knows and has been around this group for a long time. Apparentl
Eco-theologian Fr. Sean McDonagh: Don’t let this ‘Laudato Si” moment pass
March 10 2016The Japan Mission Journal are publishing two superb essays by Stefano Zamagni on "An Integral Ecology" and "Economics, Ethics, Ecology" -- if anyone would like me to email them the texts please contac
And we thought our political debates were dire ……
March 4 2016I do not know what all the fuss is about. Trump is now a politician. So, if elected he will not keep his promises either. So no wall and no problems for women or Muslims.
Burying the Dead; Corporal Work of Mercy or ‘succour to murderous thugs’?
March 3 2016I quote from a short piece of mine in relation to funerals - eulogies actually - recently published in the Furrow: 'It seems to me, putting it simply, that the centre of gravity of the Catholic funera
Burying the Dead; Corporal Work of Mercy or ‘succour to murderous thugs’?
March 3 2016Perhaps the problem lies in the concept of a funeral as a celebration. I can well recall the bleak funerals of the 50s and 60s: the frequently rushed Low Mass or, for the better-off in rural areas, t
Why Men Dislike Going to Church
March 3 2016“The church of the first century was a magnet to males. Jesus’ strong leadership, blunt honesty, courage, risk-taking and heroic sacrifice mesmerized men. Today’s church does not mesmerize men;
Burying the Dead; Corporal Work of Mercy or ‘succour to murderous thugs’?
March 3 2016As you say, "None of them is beyond the extended reach of God’s love." Every one of us, without exception, depends on God's mercy. That's what the Christian funeral rite is about. There could be a p
Burying the Dead; Corporal Work of Mercy or ‘succour to murderous thugs’?
March 3 2016The reference to "priest pedophile buried in the dead of night" reminds me of one such priest buried in the small hours of the morning by the lights of a hearse after a rushed funeral Mass. If I recal
And we thought our political debates were dire ……
March 4 2016Sean - appreciate your take on this year's Republican presidential campaign. Just imagine how embarrassed I and millions and millions of Americans must feel. Please say an Ave for us. Kayo
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