In contrast to the other evangelists, the author of St Johnís Gospel from his very first words creates a different climate. Rather than the historical, indeed genealogical, openings of the Synoptic Gospels, the author set a philosophical tone: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God." But here the Greek logoscarries…
Month: March 2014
A week of fixating on Pope Francis
The Pope’s first anniversary was examined by all,
A drama of dysfunction
An unsettling, satisfying tale
We can reach out to non-communicants
Dear Editor, Prompted by the Irish Catholic 6 March front page report on Cardinal Brady's desire to see our Church reach out with compassion to the divorced, I ask why here in Ireland do we need to wait for the results of the October synod? Although at the moment divorced and remarried Catholics are unable…
Same-sex ‘marriage’ a fiasco for Britain
Dear Editor, The British government now realises that same-sex ‘marriage’ will require a massive rewrite of legislation dating back to 1285. Over 2,000 laws referring to marriage have to be changed at a cost of many millions of pounds and all to support a whim of David Cameron who is determined to push gay ‘marriage’…
Use your vote wisely
Dear Editor, Local and European elections fast approach. Voters should scrutinise carefully the plethora of candidates, parties and ideological agendas now presenting themselves in search of votes. Among them will be pro-abortion parties and campaigners. We must vote pro-abortion parties and candidates out of office at every opportunity and vote for politicians who are unashamed…
The debate on heliocentrism
Dear Editor, For many years, I have been greatly edified by Mr Redmond O'Hanlon's letters and his undaunted willingness to challenge the proponents of heliocentrism. I suspect that his is a lonely battle, but hope he takes heart in this often observed phenomenon: the man who swims against the tide of mainstream opinion today is feted…
Religious flee fighting in South Sudan
Malakal ‘razed’ by fresh clashes
Pope’s exhortation a bestseller
Pope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium has become a bestseller in South Korea since the announcement of a papal visit to the nation set for later this year. Seeking to better understand the Pontiff, AsiaNews has reported that Catholics and non-Catholics alike have snapped up copies of his first Apostolic Exhortation, pushing sales via religious bookshops in…
Abuse probe launched in Puerto Rico
Revelations leave faithful shaken

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