Presbyterorum Ordinis
In the ministry of priests there is a word used, that over the years as a seminarian and a priest, I have heard discussed and debated and quite often misused and misunderstood — the word power. ‘The power of the…
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Roman Catholic Diocese of Cloyne, County Cork, Ireland.
In the ministry of priests there is a word used, that over the years as a seminarian and a priest, I have heard discussed and debated and quite often misused and misunderstood — the word power. ‘The power of the…
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Anniversaries: Maureen Leahy, John Cox
For a Eucharistic life: We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers…
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Thursday 20th, St Apollinaris, bishop and martyr. In the second century he preached the gospel in the region of Ravenna. He was Bishop of Classis where he suffered martyrdom. Friday 21st, St. Lawrence of Brindisi, 1559-1619, was a Capuchin who…
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Something that is very alien to our world at this time is silence. There seems to be always some noise present. Yet silence is so important in the celebration of liturgy and prayer and also in conversation. Pope Francis says…
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Anniversaries: Nancy Sullivan, Margaret Casey, Margaret O’Brien.
For a Eucharistic life: We pray that Catholics may place the celebration of the Eucharist at the heart of their lives, transforming human relationships in a very deep way and opening to the encounter with God and all their brothers…
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Tuesday 11th July, St Benedict, Abbot and patron of Europe, c.480-547. After living as a hermit at Subiaco, he founded the monastery of Monte Cassino. His Rule, observed by Benedictines and Cistercians, is distinguished by its wisdom and balance and…
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