This article, taken from the 'Rite and Reason' column in Irish Times of 13 March 2012, was written by Margaret Lee.  It raises serious and difficult questions about the role of lay people in the Church, and the difficulties around consultation processes that have been held in some dioceses;  and indeed also around parish pastoral councils

Mary O'Vallely sent in this beautiful reflection for Mother's Day

Sean O'Conaill (Derry) responds to a review of Dave Pierre's book reproduced a short while ago on this website.  Sean has a contrary point of view, and is critical of some of the facts presented and the conclusions drawn

Opening Comment: With St Patrick’s Day behind us, we resume our lenten journey. The season is half over, and the celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus is nearer to us. On this midway Sunday, it is traditional … Read the rest

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