Monthly Archives: September 2010

Papal Visit 2010: The Pope’s speech in Westminster Hall – full text

Mr Speaker, Thank you for your words of welcome on behalf of this distinguished gathering. As I address you, I am conscious of the privilege afforded me to speak to the British people and their representatives in Westminster Hall, a … Continue reading

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Pope Benedict’s Speech

HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICE EMBARGO until speech delivered check against delivery 1 EDINBURGH – 16.09.2010 – 11.45 Holyroodhouse (Park) Meeting with the Authorities Original text Your Majesty, Thank you for your gracious invitation to make an official visit to the … Continue reading

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Our tainted nature’s solitary boast!

I love Mary, the mother of Jesus. Catholics call her ‘Our Lady’. And she is a real lady. She is also powerful. Why? Because she was conceived without sin! No sin = powerful.  By God’s grace, of course. She has the … Continue reading

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Cosmology!

Sr ANNE LYONS PBVM, writes a letter in today’s Irish Times. She suggests that women don’t boycott Mass on the 26th September, as suggested by the monk’s mother from Cork. Sr. Anne is also from Cork. She intends to send … Continue reading

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Shell-to-Sea

Two County Mayo based parish priests have publicly taken different points of view on the Corrib Gas Project, which aims to bring gas ashore in the county. READ MORE  Both Fr Michael Nallen and Fr Kevin Hegarty made submissions to … Continue reading

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I love Gravity!

Here’s a conversation I found on FB on David Quinn’s page: I found it to be a very interesting and educational post, so much so, that I’ve decided to copy and post some of it here for your interest. It’s … Continue reading

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