Called to Become an Adult Church (John J Shea O.S.A)
What does it mean to “grow up” as Christians, and how can we minister to effectively foster spiritual maturity? This presentation considers two unique perspectives on embracing the God of adulthood as individuals and as communities of faith. A...
Catholic Deacons
An excellent insight into the role of catholic deacons and the issue of allowing women deacons. A good video to use for group discussion? (10 minutes). Source: pbs.org “In the Roman Catholic Church, laymen called deacons may perform some duties of priests,...
“The Christian Life in Evolution” with Sr. Ilia Delio, PhD
from Ronald Barnett This talk was given at a Saturday morning retreat of Contemplative Outreach of Washington DC and Maryland in Silver Spring MD on 8.11.2012. Watch video here Sr. Ilia Delio, OSF, PhD, is a Senior Research Fellow at the Woodstock Theological Center,...
Pope Francis: ‘Evolution … is not inconsistent with the notion of creation’ (NCR)
The National Catholic Reporter informs us that Pope Francis has waded into the controversial debate over the origins of human life. It quotes the Pope as saying, “Evolution in nature is not opposed to the notion of Creation, because evolution presupposes...Francis is on the Ball: Reflections on the World Cup
“During the match, when you are on the field, you find beauty and gratitude and teamwork” A short video from Rome Reports on how Pope Francis is using the World Cup to reflect on Christian life. Click here to view the...ACI – Latest News
THE SYNODAL PATHWAY
The Declaration of a 'Synodal Pathway' - a journey towards a Synodal Assembly for the Catholic Church in Ireland (March 10 2021) may mark a watershed in its history - if it fulfils the promise of a return to dialogue and the task of renewal.
Apprised of ACI's concerns in 2019 for the slow progress of co-responsibility and faith formation at parish level, the Irish Bishops Conference has assured ACI that our submissions to it in 2019 - centred on the Baptismal Common Priesthood of the People of God - will be included in the Irish Synodal Pathway deliberative process.
The following documents were submitted to the ICBC, by the ACI Steering Group, for consideration at its autumn meeting in Maynooth beginning on October 1st, 2019.
The Common Priesthood of the People of God and the Renewal of the Church
It was Catholic parents who educated Catholic Bishops on the paramountcy of the obligation of safeguarding 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.
If you like what you see here why not support our work?
The Declaration of a 'Synodal Pathway' - a journey towards a Synodal Assembly for the Catholic Church in Ireland (March 10 2021) may mark a watershed in its history - if it fulfils the promise of a return to dialogue and the task of renewal.
Apprised of ACI's concerns in 2019 for the slow progress of co-responsibility and faith formation at parish level, the Irish Bishops Conference has assured ACI that our submissions to it in 2019 - centred on the Baptismal Common Priesthood of the People of God - will be included in the Irish Synodal Pathway deliberative process.
The following documents were submitted to the ICBC, by the ACI Steering Group, for consideration at its autumn meeting in Maynooth beginning on October 1st, 2019.
The Common Priesthood of the People of God and the Renewal of the Church
It was Catholic parents who educated Catholic Bishops on the paramountcy of the obligation of safeguarding 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.
If you like what you see here why not support our work?
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