tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post4023123841184324507..comments2024-03-12T19:57:41.861+00:00Comments on THINKING CATHOLICISM: EURO 20 MILLION FOR POPES 36 HOURS IN IRELANDThinking Catholicismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16589713565062075036noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-71679100151722430912018-06-13T23:33:33.790+01:002018-06-13T23:33:33.790+01:001.06 Couldn't have put it any better.
We need...1.06 Couldn't have put it any better.<br /><br />We need Jamie Byrson, Big Willie Frazer and Jamie 'Mmmm' full of threats McConnell to sort this out!<br />Cause a wee Birdie told me he's the power to take on the world, another influential leader to add weight to the issue should include the bucko from North Korea.<br />What a powerful foursome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-29672498304014598402018-06-13T17:18:49.007+01:002018-06-13T17:18:49.007+01:00Brother, I wrote at 23:58, and I commend you for y...Brother, I wrote at 23:58, and I commend you for your decency and generosity of spirit; you are not alone; if only there were more like you. But your views do not reflect those generally held in Northern Ireland. MMM’s comment at 10:32 expresses the way things are in the North. Fact: the Pope is not coming to Northern Ireland. You may dispute the reasons I gave. But he is not coming. However unacceptable it may be to a person who lives his life in a spirit of openness and generosity as you and MMM do, the fact is that Northern Ireland is and is perceived to be by just about everyone who doesn’t live there as a sectarian society. That is a fact. No sentiment or wish-thinking will alter it. Northern Irish are unconsciously anointed with sectarian oils at birth even though they or their parents may not wish for the same. And sectarianism is why Northern Ireland is avoided not just by the Pope but by international business. At one time the difference between Belfast and Dublin economically was vastly in Belfast’s favour. The position is now reversed. Yet the government in Northern Ireland, which is structured entirely on sectarian lines, was given exceptional latitude – not given to any other part of the UK - to fix corporate tax rates unconstrained by UK tax policy and rules. It was given carte blanche to write its own economic future. Instead of taking advantage of this opportunity, instead of expressing the community’s collective economic interests in the face of Brexit, it resorted to the typical Northern Irish stand-off. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-76162223146361479882018-06-13T14:15:45.590+01:002018-06-13T14:15:45.590+01:00I never said N Ireland was FULLY integrated, did I...I never said N Ireland was FULLY integrated, did I? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-19059318319894566182018-06-13T13:17:03.720+01:002018-06-13T13:17:03.720+01:00Et cum tuo, o.h.l .👍Et cum tuo, o.h.l .👍Magna Cartahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242128271477821605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-85498638015458352432018-06-13T10:32:46.039+01:002018-06-13T10:32:46.039+01:00There are indeed thousands who are fully integrate...There are indeed thousands who are fully integrated just as you claim, but I do not agree with your portrayal of a supposedly fully integrated N Ireland. It remains a divided society where people in 'their own camp' may feel secure and distanced from threat or discrimination. But throughout the North there still remain huge swathes both geographically and otherwise, where a 'them and us' perception predominates, and the sussing out of strangers allegiances is pervasive. Those from outside the North may be oblivious to the games being played, but those in the Wee North know the score.<br />"What school did you go to? What did you say your name was? etc etc"<br />MMMMourneManMichaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-63365673334503408992018-06-13T10:26:27.713+01:002018-06-13T10:26:27.713+01:00Of course, we can't knowingly have two langers...Of course, we can't knowingly have two langers in one place... that'd make us both RCC bishops. 😉😂<br /><br />Peace be with you Magna. one.hammered.langerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00857830220184196979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-19420260346184420832018-06-13T07:20:28.087+01:002018-06-13T07:20:28.087+01:0023:58 Utter garbage. In that case why did the Pope...23:58 Utter garbage. In that case why did the Pope go to Bosnia, Myanmar, Armenia, Georgia, Palestine, the Philippines, Egypt,etc,etc. Your ignorance is breath-taking. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-49672490430633716792018-06-13T06:58:33.088+01:002018-06-13T06:58:33.088+01:0023:58 A load of idiotic nonsense!23:58 A load of idiotic nonsense!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-9228354714209241482018-06-13T01:06:24.912+01:002018-06-13T01:06:24.912+01:00The invitation extended to the Pope recently to vi...The invitation extended to the Pope recently to visit N Ireland was actually warmly endorsed by several prominent Protestant clergy who were anxious to show solidarity with their Catholic colleagues and neighbours in the province. This was definitely no surprise to some of us. The reason is that there are literally thousands of people from all walks of life in job situations, sports and other recreational activities, music and drama activities, educational activities etc etc who are completely integrated and for whom religion and political point of view doesn't ever infringe on our friendships and working relationships in the slightest.. not even in the darkest days of the Troubles. I am one of them I am very happy to say and I am not alone. But we never grab the headlines. Why are we always completely overshadowed by those people who seem to make it their life's work to live every aspect of their lives through the prism of sectarianism? I also blame those who paint N Ireland as a place where sectarianism is the only reality. It is not! This myth--that ALL of us live in a divided "unreconciled" way needs to be challenged for the lie that it is. But you rarely hear about that since the acts of bigotry and sectarianism will also be the matters which dictate the headlines and thus there is a distorted perspective for UK students and even our closest neighbours in the Republic of Ireland seem to have the impression that none of us from differing religions /politics etc can be close friends and work and play together. We do! But some others seem incapable of it and sadly we are all tarred with the same brush .. Very frustrating. Now we are been asked to believe that the Pope possibly shouldn't visit the North in case he "makes things worse"!! What utter tripe.. A hollow excuse which deceives no-one. The organisers should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves, especially as Armagh is the liturgical capital of the whole country. Why was their decision not soundly challenged when the plans were being drawn up? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-72461859385300026032018-06-13T00:21:52.161+01:002018-06-13T00:21:52.161+01:00Now Magna, you know full well I won't facilita...Now Magna, you know full well I won't facilitate your proclivities. The magazines by your bed are one thing but beyond that Mommy has a reputation to maintain. Don't you remember the little talk the family therapist gave us about codependence?<br />You may run my marriage tribunal but if you're naughty I'll still turn you in.<br />And incidentally you were confused the other night when you talked about Myra. I see she was arrested in October 1965 and you were long out of nappies by then.<br />Silly boy! Mumsie xMagna Carta's Mumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-47677927545391527192018-06-13T00:12:17.522+01:002018-06-13T00:12:17.522+01:00o.h.l, you might think that. I couldn't possib...o.h.l, you might think that. I couldn't possibly comment.😆Magna Cartahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242128271477821605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-16623212598731514062018-06-12T23:58:08.935+01:002018-06-12T23:58:08.935+01:00The Catholic Church has endeavoured to raise most ...The Catholic Church has endeavoured to raise most of the funds necessary to cover the cost of the papal visit. Northern Catholics can easily visit the South if they wish to attend the papal Masses. A papal visit to Northern Ireland was never on the cards. Despite the Good Friday Agreement, the peace process, and all the international efforts made before and after those events, it is abundantly clear that the communities in the North are irreconcilably divided and there is no present or future hope of this ever changing. A papal visit to Northern Ireland could have run the risk of fomenting sectarian violence, or at minimum, causing further rancor and bitterness among the communities, in addition to imposing a great strain on PSNI. The Vatican has wisely decided not to risk the Pope becoming a source of inter-communal disharmony in the North. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-46200582772193019212018-06-12T23:48:15.614+01:002018-06-12T23:48:15.614+01:00Magna, are you also a Leesider?Magna, are you also a Leesider?one.hammered.langerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00857830220184196979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-74455358591011191092018-06-12T23:34:09.947+01:002018-06-12T23:34:09.947+01:00To quote John Buckley, "Maynooth are the expe...To quote John Buckley, "Maynooth are the experts in formation, they are not to be challenged'. <br /><br />@15.26 In my lifetime I have seen many good men booted out of Maynooth only to be ordained elsewhere and be excellent priests. I have also seen Maynooth investigayed by Rome, not to mention many 'suitable' men being ordained in Maynooth only to leave within a short few years, snort drugs, rape, run away with nurses during their first appointment, be so unsuitable in parishes that they need to be moved yearly, be so unsuitable that they are perpetually stuck as Deacons. <br /><br />So whomever 15.26 refers to I applaud that man. Also I too am from Cork, you do not speak for me when you rejoice and for your record my most recent formation report (which was quite a number of years ago) welcomed me back to formation and I speak following a lifetime of ministry where I have seen quality of men in my profession become seriously questionable under a seriously questionable bishop - with an even more questionable diocesian secretary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-63490125107944799782018-06-12T23:27:24.336+01:002018-06-12T23:27:24.336+01:00But, mommie dearest, isn't that part of papal ...But, mommie dearest, isn't that part of papal tradition? Nepotism?<br /><br />You want to be a good, traditional pope, now don't you? <br /><br />But shouldn't we refer to you as 'pope-ess'...when the time comes? Or by some such feminine equivalent? 'Pope', after all, comes from the Greek for 'father'. And you are just, er, not naturally endowed for such a role, are you?😆<br /><br />(Dearest, I need a safe place to hide for a time; till things settle, you understand? Seems every police force in the land are after me!😆)Magna Cartahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242128271477821605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-17656123615916766392018-06-12T23:14:16.708+01:002018-06-12T23:14:16.708+01:0018.52 The pope's visit to Varadkar is 'to ...18.52 The pope's visit to Varadkar is 'to showcase the country'. That's all. Imagine he is the leader of the most popular party in Ireland. That's how low this country has sunk. If only the sun would shine, it would be an astonishingly successful visit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-56447750350300782342018-06-12T23:11:50.156+01:002018-06-12T23:11:50.156+01:00If you must know it cost us the remainder of this ...If you must know it cost us the remainder of this Island of Ireland. Britain stole 6 counties from the North of Ireland. Tortured the North of Ireland for over 40yrs. So remember we are not all British up here. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-28029793714990535842018-06-12T22:48:57.174+01:002018-06-12T22:48:57.174+01:00Pity they would lock Gates up an throw away the ke...Pity they would lock Gates up an throw away the key. Would be less crowing out of the wee squawk. I bet he has a seat booked beside the Pope when he comes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-23648360845268346612018-06-12T22:44:19.837+01:002018-06-12T22:44:19.837+01:00Maybe it cost €20 million but it was for 4 days.Maybe it cost €20 million but it was for 4 days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-90772748641530490822018-06-12T22:27:00.367+01:002018-06-12T22:27:00.367+01:00He's a midden, +Pat.He's a midden, +Pat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-84945450616358532018-06-12T22:22:41.656+01:002018-06-12T22:22:41.656+01:00What did it cost the country to bring members of t...What did it cost the country to bring members of the British Royal family over here in the last few years and American Presidents and what money did they help make for the country. Anyway whats it costing you up there in Northern Ireland. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-75157264862591882332018-06-12T21:49:59.626+01:002018-06-12T21:49:59.626+01:00No he will scream at the 80 year old for losing th...No he will scream at the 80 year old for losing the key of his room.<br />Thinking Catholicismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16589713565062075036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-22203178552239041692018-06-12T21:47:18.866+01:002018-06-12T21:47:18.866+01:00Will Fr Gates sing for the Pope? I wonder.Will Fr Gates sing for the Pope? I wonder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-54219306975063821102018-06-12T21:00:50.167+01:002018-06-12T21:00:50.167+01:00@18:52
Good luck with that.@18:52<br /><br />Good luck with that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543129696041324861.post-50682711543716512382018-06-12T20:54:42.909+01:002018-06-12T20:54:42.909+01:00No, I don't think so. They'll be desperate...No, I don't think so. They'll be desperate for any ticket takers this time round.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com