Paul KeenanDear Editor, Reading Fr Rolheiser’s article ‘On not being stingy with God’s mercy’ (IC 19/6/14) was a real occasion of breakfast heartburn because of its deficient sense of reconciliation. It was Jesus himself who said “those whose sins you forgive they are forgiven, those whose sins you retain they are retained” (Jn 20:23) when he…
Category: Opinion
Changing case: Enda Kenny and his ‘god’
Dear Editor, What a considered, thoughtful piece by Michael Kelly about the Taoiseach’s interview with Gay Byrne on the topic of Enda Kenny’s faith (IC 26/6/14). However, it might have been more appropriate to use a small ‘g’ for the word ‘god’ in the Taoiseach’s quote about his faith being in “my God, and my…
Ireland’s dangerous silence on abuse
A true understanding of sexual abuse is a long way off, writes Shane Dunphy
Sacraments as expressions of a lived faith
Michael KellyThe Church has an obligation to ask people to reflect on the sacraments
Moore’s thinking on anxiety and why we decide to walk alone
Fr Ronald RolheiserOur lives today are awash with anxiety
Synod on the family will paint on a broad canvas
The Church needs to devise a response to growing challenges to the family
How are the mighty fallen
Mary KennyRolf Harris joins a list of shamed names
Remembering an Irish champion of education
Sr Rita Minehan csb The legacy of Laois man, Bishop Daniel Delany extends far beyond the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin and even beyond the shores of Ireland. He was a man of vision and courage, with a passion for mission, and he saw education as the pathway to liberate the people from their misery…
A faith misunderstood or perhaps lost
Dear Editor, Your comments on the Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s interview with Gay Byrne on The Meaning of Life (IC 26/6/14) was an excellent summary of the Taoiseach’s poor understanding of his faith. That the Taoiseach taught religion and is a regular Massgoer begs the question, does the Taoiseach misunderstand his faith or has he lost…
The failings of our Church leaders
Dear Editor, The recent episode of The Meaning of Life with Enda Kenny was significant in that his lack of knowledge and belief of the primary things which Jesus taught us through his parables and in the prayers he gave us. This lack of knowledge of the basic tenets of Christianity by Mr Kenny (a…