THIRTY THINGS I LOVE ABOUT BEING A PRIEST IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBLIN!

Glendalough: beauty, ancient tradition, vibrant heritage, sacred silence, Holy Spirit whispering… Pro Cathedral: holy space, Palestrina, rhythmic praying people, statues, paintings, ambiance… Incense: rising, wafting filled with childlike faith, rich, lingering, reminding us of God… Gospel Choir: joy, beat, dance, gives God glory, attracts all ages and group, stirring, enlivening…. Religious Read more…

SHOULD THE POPE APOLOGISE?

The truth is the Church has apologised on a number of occasions. They have been significant apologies and have indeed been offered by successive pontiffs. Many would find it hard to believe that John Paul II made over a hundred apologies to a whole range of people. The groups that Read more…

SHOULD THE POPE APOLOGISE?

The truth is the Church has apologised on a number of occasions. They have been significant apologies and have indeed been offered by successive pontiffs. Many would find it hard to believe that John Paul II made over a hundred apologies to a whole range of people. The groups that he said sorry Read more…

SHOULD THE CHURCH PUNISH?

‘They are neither in the Church, nor out of it. Neither fish nor flesh. These are the modern curse of the Church, these a la carte Catholics. They tick the box. They pick and choose. They use us when they need us, and don’t bother with us the rest of Read more…

SHOULD THE CHURCH PUNISH?

‘They are neither in the Church, nor out of it. Neither fish nor flesh. These are the modern curse of the Church, these a la carte Catholics. They tick the box. They pick and choose. They use us when they need us, and don’t bother with us the rest of the time. Read more…