We are Church Ireland invite you for a short (30 minutes) joyful gathering at the Apostolic Nuncio’s to celebrate International Women’s Day at 12.15 p.m. on Sunday 08 March 2020. There will be a large floral wreath display reading: “NO WOMAN, NO CHURCH”. The Bob Marley song “No Woman, No Cry” with revised lyrics will be sung.
Dress in white and bring your best singing voices.
First, Gerry highlights the opening address by Jesuit Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich. As the chief rapporteur, Cardinal Hollerich plays a crucial role in framing the synod’s discussions and synthesizing various elements….
Seamus Ahearne wonders at recent happenings; ” are there any political saviours emerging that may bring hope to this mad crazy world? The chaos of the world presented to us in the stories of Advent may also prompt us to believe that hope and good sense can prevail. ”
Tim Hazelwood is using the social distancing to reflect. “Now may be the opportunity for us to learn that we all are Church and that we must be Eucharist every day, of being thankful and believing that the risen Christ is with us.”
IN THE WINGS And here! Here’s one for you! Doesn’t one of the men Mammy lets into our pub of a Sunday write plays? PLAYS! I heard her tellin’ Fanny…
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While the synodal process is starting to transform the Church in Ireland, priests are often those most resistant to change. FROM THE START of his pontificate, it has been evident that…
A woman with a priestly vocation responds to the Pope’s exhortation. (The Irish Times 3 March 2020)
https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/pope-s-view-on-women-in-the-church-has-brought-frustration-anger-and-tears-1.4190653