THE Franciscan Friars of the Renewal based in Delmege Park, Moyross, have been awarded the Limerick Person of the Month award for their efforts in bringing a new sense of hope to the people of the area.
Full story here.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Franciscan Friars settling in down in Limerick
Nice piece in local paper.
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Full story here.
Monday, November 19, 2007
This is my first YouTube posting!
Hopefully it works. Sit back and enjoy three minutes of Heaven from Elisabeth Schwarzkopf with Gerald Moore. I think this is from 1958.
She was born in the very same week as Frank Sinatra.
A few years ago, I got Moore's memoirs out of the library. He quoted what is probably the best-ever newspaper review of a recital by a singer:
"Last night Miss Blank sang at the Wigmore Hall. Why?"
She was born in the very same week as Frank Sinatra.
A few years ago, I got Moore's memoirs out of the library. He quoted what is probably the best-ever newspaper review of a recital by a singer:
"Last night Miss Blank sang at the Wigmore Hall. Why?"
All in a day's work
There are some working days you'll never forget . . .
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Two members of Dublin Fire Brigade delivered a baby boy in the back of an ambulance on the South Circular Road, Dublin, early this morning.
Full story here.
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Mark Shea in Dublin
Legend of the Catholic blogosphere, Mark Shea, is currently in Ireland. On Wednesday 7th November, I went to hear him speak in University College Dublin.
It was in the Engineering Building, very close to the number 10 bus terminal. About 30 people were present, mainly students I presume.
His subject was "101 Reasons Not To Be Catholic". He went through various lists of objections to Catholicism from some Protestants, secularists, dissident Catholics, etc, and how they tend to cancel each other out. For example, for every complaint against the Church one person has, another person has the exact opposition complaint. Such as, one person might say that the Church is too dogmatic and rigid for sticking up and maintaining beliefs, such as the Assumption or the Immaculate Conception. Someone else might say that the Church is too lenient by insisting on the doctrine of free will!
In talking about atheism/agnosticism, he came up with a brilliant quote which I feel best sums up the attitude of many so-called atheists: "Why does Jesus get to be God, and not me?"
At one stage, Mark paused for effect to tell us the single most important question that has ever been asked, and ever will be asked: "Who Do You Say That I Am?"
Another line he came up with that I had to write down immediately: "The faith is an anvil that has worn out a thousand hammers".
Afterwards, I shook hands with him, so this is proof that he really does exist. Sometimes with some websites, I get the opinion that they are actually produced by a group of people, all working under the same pseudonym, like the Hardy Boys novels, for example.
His tour of Ireland is not finished yet, so here is his itinerary. Do go to hear him speak if you can.
It was in the Engineering Building, very close to the number 10 bus terminal. About 30 people were present, mainly students I presume.
His subject was "101 Reasons Not To Be Catholic". He went through various lists of objections to Catholicism from some Protestants, secularists, dissident Catholics, etc, and how they tend to cancel each other out. For example, for every complaint against the Church one person has, another person has the exact opposition complaint. Such as, one person might say that the Church is too dogmatic and rigid for sticking up and maintaining beliefs, such as the Assumption or the Immaculate Conception. Someone else might say that the Church is too lenient by insisting on the doctrine of free will!
In talking about atheism/agnosticism, he came up with a brilliant quote which I feel best sums up the attitude of many so-called atheists: "Why does Jesus get to be God, and not me?"
At one stage, Mark paused for effect to tell us the single most important question that has ever been asked, and ever will be asked: "Who Do You Say That I Am?"
Another line he came up with that I had to write down immediately: "The faith is an anvil that has worn out a thousand hammers".
Afterwards, I shook hands with him, so this is proof that he really does exist. Sometimes with some websites, I get the opinion that they are actually produced by a group of people, all working under the same pseudonym, like the Hardy Boys novels, for example.
His tour of Ireland is not finished yet, so here is his itinerary. Do go to hear him speak if you can.
Question about Fr. Copleston S.J.
This is an appeal for help.
I recently acquired a second-hand copy (in very good condition, I must add) of Volume Four of Fr. Frederick Copleston's famous multi-volume History of Philosophy.
My question is: could I successfully read this alone, or would I be better off to get my hands of the FULL set and start from the very beginning?
Answers in the Comments box below will be gratefully received.
I recently acquired a second-hand copy (in very good condition, I must add) of Volume Four of Fr. Frederick Copleston's famous multi-volume History of Philosophy.
My question is: could I successfully read this alone, or would I be better off to get my hands of the FULL set and start from the very beginning?
Answers in the Comments box below will be gratefully received.
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