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On this night of festivities and holiday let the recent words of Pope Francis ring out clearly:Â 'Christmas is the feast of faith in the Son of God who became man in order to restore us to our filial dignity, lost through sin and disobedienc...
Christmas Reflection 2017 'Are you going home for Christmas?' In this season I am often asked this question. It is a well-meant conversational piece. 'Perhaps in the New Year,' I reply, imagining what Christmas would be like in parishes...
There are words of St Paul that often gnaw away at my conscience, especially on occasions as splendid as this. St Paul cries out: 'Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel' (1 Cor 9:16). His warning troubles me, as I am sure it does many bishop...
by Brendan Gallagher Rugy - at least outwardly - with its cursing, searing and a scarcely concealed intent to inflict legalised GBH on your opponent, at first glance seems incompatible with men of the cloth and God. And that's before you ...
Pope Francis has instituted a World Day for the Poor, to be celebrated on the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time one week before the Feast of Christ the King. This year the Day falls on 19th November 2017. In his message for this first World Day for the...