We should repeal the Church law that priests must remain unmarried, writes Fr Des Wilson
Category: Comment & Analysis
From paranoia to metanoia
Sometimes we’re a mystery to ourselves, or, perhaps more accurately, sometimes we don’t realise how much paranoia we carry within ourselves. A lot of things tend to ruin our day. I went to a meeting recently and for most of it felt warm, friendly towards my colleagues, and positive about all that was happening. I…
The challenge for us in speaking the Truth
Our reluctance to cause division or dispute can lead to a ‘conspiracy of silence’, writes Fr Martin Delaney
Moves to ban the burkini are excessive and counterproductive
The row is a flashpoint between conflicting values, writes David Quinn
Searching for a world without limits
When I was a child there was a popular song whose chorus repeated this line: “Everyone is searching for Utopia.” And we all are. Every one of us longs for a world without limits, for a life where nothing goes wrong, for a place where there’s no tension or frustration. But it never happens. There’s…
Young Catholics need vibrant communities
Young Catholics need like-minded peers in order to survive a “toxic”, “antic-Catholic” environment writes Bro. Conor McDonough
How foreign money is being used to campaign against our abortion law
Our pro-life law is under tremendous domestic and international pressure, writes David Quinn
Poles apart: attending Mass in Ireland
Katarzyna Gmerek reflects on differences between liturgy in Ireland and Poland
Preserving the Catholic Library for another Century
The Central Catholic Library has found itself in the news headlines. Many people, especially those outside Dublin, may like to learn a little more about this venerable institution, its history, and the difficulties it faces today. The Central Catholic Library was founded in January 1922 — so it is actually as old as the State…
What is the nature of God – Exuberance or the Cross?
It’s funny where you can learn a lesson and catch a glimpse of the divine. Recently, in a grocery store, I witnessed this incident: A young girl, probably around 16 years of age, along with two other girls her own age, came into the store. She picked up a grocery basket and began to walk…

Courtney McGrail
Fr Ronald Rolheiser
David Quinn

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