Tag Archives: Pope Benedict XVI

A prophet without honor? The Pope in Germany

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

The Pope flew into political controversy as he visited his homeland on a four-day tour this last week. Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was pleased to be welcoming Pope Benedict to Germany, and urged Christians to unite against secularism. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Contemporism, Faith, God, Is it me?, The church today | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Let’s pray the news

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

Pope’s Spain visit marred by protests Up to 1.5 million Catholics celebrated World Youth Day inMadrid, but thousands marched against the Pope’s visit – clashing with police. Many were angry at the cost of the event during harsh economic times, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Contemporism, Evangelism, God, Is it me?, Jesus, life, Poverty, Prayer, Sudan, The church today | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Defending the faithful? A few techniques

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

  Cleric dismisses Irish PM’s attack as a diversion UKnewspapers claim that a Catholic official believes the Irish Prime Minister’s attack on the Church may have been an attempt to distract attention from economic woes. PM Enda Kenny heavily criticised … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Muslim Dialogue, Christianity, Contemporism, Economy, Evangelism, Faith, God, Is it me?, life, Networking, Poverty, Prayer, The church today, Tithebarn Centre | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Praying the News (July 2011)

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

  It was heartening to hear  Irish PM Enda Kenny’s robust rebuke of the Vatican last week. He accused the Holy See of ‘dysfunction, disconnection, elitism and narcissism’. Responding to a recent official report that condemned the Vatican’s child abuse … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Contemporism, Faith, life, Listening, The church today | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment