Jesus said, "What is the kingdom of God like? And to what should I compare it? It is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in the garden; it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches."
Pope Francis is inviting Catholics on the margins to voice their dreams, ideas and concerns in preparation for the Synod of Bishops in 2023.
He has consistently … Read the rest
It’s time we stood up to the anti-vaxxers.
Western People 19.10.2021
What, I wonder, will be the response to Ireland’s latest footballing star, Callum Robinson, scoring five goals for Ireland in just two international appearances, after 18 matches with just … Read the rest
Vatican News reports:
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has published a decree implementing Pope Francis’ motu proprio “Magnum principium,” concerning the respective competencies of the Congregation and the episcopal conferences with regard to the … Read the rest
‘And will the flowers die? And will people die?’ (Kennelly)
Máire Mhac an tSaoi:
Máire Mhac an tSaoi has died. She was 99. Her history evokes the past. Even 1916. Her parents. Later her marriage to Conor Cruise. The noisy … Read the rest
ACP AGM 2021
Wed 10th November 2.00-5.00pm
Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone
Special Guest: Kieran O’Mahony OSA
speaking about the Synodal Pathway
and lay leaders on the Killala experience.
Also, the Bishop/Priest relationship – Difficulties in a Changing Church…
From Joe Mulvaney
CLERICAL SUPPRESSION OF WOMEN
Sadly, the patriarchal Roman Catholic Institution will remain abusive, deficient and dysfunctional until the clerical suppression of women is ended. Pope Francis is right that we must say “no” to clericalism for once … Read the rest
From Sean Ó Conaill:
Salvation and Social Media
For the earliest Christians the story of Jesus was ‘salvational’ – and not just as a promise of life after death. For Jews whose land was occupied by an often brutal foreign … Read the rest
We Are Church
presents a Zoom
with Kieran O’Mahony OSA
Tues, 9 November 2021 19:30 – 21:00 GMT
Link to details:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/restoration-or-reformation-kieran-omahony-osa-tickets-191800338977
We are an association for Catholic Priests who wish to have a forum, and a voice to reflect, discuss and comment on issues affecting the Irish Church and society today.
We welcome any feedback you may have.
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Support Group for Priests and Religious out of Ministry
Meets each Saturday 11.00am to 12.30pm in Dublin.
For details phone:
085 860 7144
