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Bow into Service (upworthy.com)

Bow into Service (upworthy.com)

by | Sep 6, 2013 | ,

This isn't a lecture about quantum mechanics. This isn't an argument for the existence of God. This is about some truths you probably already knew somewhere deep down inside.  The title given to the video is 'Science is misleading you about some fundamental Truths',...

Wish to be a Member of the ACI Steering Group?

by | May 27, 2013 |

Five of the eight current Steering Group members have indicated a wish to ‘step down’ following the meeting on June 1st. If you feel that you could have a lot to offer the future of the reform and renewal movement in Ireland now is the time to 'step up!' Three members...

Programme for ACI Launch on Saturday June 1st

Programme for ACI Launch on Saturday June 1st

by | May 27, 2013 |

Schedule for ACI Launch on Saturday June 1st. The Open Space will be facilitated by an independent facilitator, who will introduce the process. Attendees will be invited to participate, interact and be part of  a number of workshops on the theme of the laity in the...

February 23rd 2013

by | Apr 17, 2013 | ,

ACI PRESS RELEASE 23rd FEBRUARY 2013 ACI plan meeting in Limerick on March 1st 2013 The Association of Catholics in Ireland was formed last year out of a growing sense of powerlessness felt by many members of the laity arising from the lack of opportunity for real...

Opening Our Arms to an Inclusive Church

Opening Our Arms to an Inclusive Church

by | Apr 9, 2013 | ,

The Association of Catholics in Ireland is open to all who share our views. ACI's motto is to follow Christ and to change the Catholic Church. We welcome all who have the ideas and commitment to help us work towards a genuine reform and renewal of our Church. Click...

ACI Launch Historic Survey

ACI Launch Historic Survey

by | Jan 4, 2013 |

 Sunday Jan 5th 2014 at midnight will be the final deadline for online submission for the of the ACI survey on the family. Many thanks if you have already completed the survey. If you have not yet had a chance we would like to warmly encourage you to do so over the...

ACI’s Campaign for Lumen Gentium 37

The Promise of Synodality

What we have experienced of synodality so far gives ACI real hope that a longstanding structural injustice in the church may at last be acknowledged and overcome.

As all Irish bishops well know, the 'co-responsibility' they urge lay people to share - as numbers and energies of clergy decline - has been sabotaged time and again by canonical rules that deny representational authority and continuity to parish pastoral councils.  ACI's 2019 call for the immediate honouring of Lumen Gentium Article 37 becomes more urgent by the day and is supported by the following documents - also presented to the ICBC in October 2019.

The Common Priesthood of the People of God and the Renewal of the Church
It was Catholic parents and victims of clerical abuse who taught Catholic Bishops to prioritise the safeguarding of children in the church

Jesus as Model for the Common Priesthood of the People of God
It was for challenging religious hypocrisy and injustice that Jesus was accused and crucified. He is therefore a model for the common priesthood of the laity and for the challenging of injustice - in society and within the church.

A Suggested Strategy for the Recovery of the Irish and Western Catholic Church
Recovery of the church depends upon acknowledgment of the indispensable role of the common priesthood of the lay people of God and the explicit abandonment by bishops and clergy of paternalism and clericalism - the expectation of deference from lay people rather than honesty and integrity.

For the full story of ACI's campaign for the honouring of Article 37 of Lumen Gentium, click here.

Prayer

"Come Holy Spirit, Renew Your wonders in this our day, as by a new Pentecost. Grant to Your Church that, being of one mind and steadfast in prayer with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and following the lead of blessed Peter, it may advance the reign of our Divine Saviour, the reign of truth and justice, the reign of love and peace. Amen."

Saint Pope John XXIII, 1962 - In preparation for Vatican Council II, 1962-65.

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