PAX CHRISTI Mass for Peace today

Brendan Hoban, writing in the Western People, looks at Archbishop Martin’s recent comments about the future of the church.
“So did he say anything new? Not really. Nothing that most people in Ireland are not saying in parish councils. Or when they’re standing outside schools waiting for their children. Or at pub counters. The sort of things that most priests know though they often won’t admit it even to themselves. Just some realistic thinking out loud on where we are and where we need to be – unusual, it has to be said, for Irish bishops.”

BIDDING PRAYERS for Sunday Mass on 12 March Introduction (by the Presider)  Let us come before the Lord, bringing forward all our needs: The Presider prays for the dead remembering especially Bishop…

A Pilgrim’s Perspective – Tue Aug 22nd Arrival in Our Lady’s Island (Tessa Gallagher) When I look up at the pale blue skies I notice a few drifting clouds. They…

Dr Marie O’Shea’s recently published report, on the effectiveness of the State’s abortion legislation,  called for widespread changes in the provision of abortion services. Recommendations  include the end of the…

Brendan Hoban reading a reflection from his new book ‘A Priest’s Diary’ on Midwest Radio’s Faith Alive programme with Monica Morley.   https://soundcloud.com/monica-morley-858811797/grace-1?fbclid=IwAR2hfd1RRQy6B4kygZg3JJFhJuRK8FwaBnlMi9PmuGB2SnU-9G1Lhd7bjq8   Copies of ‘A Priest’s Diary’ are now available…

The journey so far… The Synodal Pathway General Secretary, Julieann Moran, takes a look back at the progress of both the Irish Synodal Pathway and the Universal Synod to date…