Pope Francis’ prayer intention for May is for women.

Can we, and Pope Francis, join in this prayer without first challenging our own attitudes about the roles and ministries allowed to women in our church.

Nessan Vaughan recalls the late (Dr) Denis Carroll, whose 9th anniversary occurred on 5th May. Denis was a renowned theologian, scholar, historian, priest and social activist. He was also a founder member of the Association of Irish Priests, one of the forerunners of the ACP. Many will remember him fondly.

Irish Calendar: Edmund Ignatius Rice

1st Reading: Acts 18:1-8

Early days of Paul’s mission in Corinth, and the friends he found there.

After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native …