Sean O Conaill describes the Spirit of Vatican II, a phrase people use without any idea of its real meaning. He observes that that the magisterium’s clock is stuck in Curial fear of any Catholic assembly it cannot control and manipulate. He regrets that an ocean of tears has been shed in consequence

Brendan Hoban and Tony Flannery from the ACP leadership team both attended the recent information meeting held in Cavan for Kilmore priests, a new departure for the ACP. They found what they call "a remarkably positive attitude towards the Association" among Kilmore priests.

Fr James Martin SJ posted this 'Prayer for Frustrated Catholics' on 6 June 2012 on the group blog of America magazine:

http://www.americamagazine.org/blog/entry.cfm?blog_id=2&entry_id=5169

(posted here by Pádraig McCarthy)

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