Current Issue
July/August 2018
This issue's feature article:
Pope Francis on the Universal Call to Holiness
Ronald D. Witherup PSSThis is the first of a series of three articles on Gaudete et Exsultate, Pope Francis’ recent apostolic exhortation. Ronald D. Witherup PSS is Superior General of the Society of the Priests of Saint Sulpice.
Pope Francis continues to forge ahead with his vision of reform for the Church ...
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Current Issue
July/August 2018
Acting Editor: Dr Anthony Towey
Troubled Times
Anthony ToweyThe Church is living in troubled times. Since the last edition of this periodical, legislative moves in Ireland regarding abortion have abrogated pro-life medical traditions long advocated by the Church but which even pre-date Christ. In England, the Government has reneged on a promise made to the Church regarding the building of new schools ...Read More
Troubled timesAnthony Towey
The Church is living in troubled times. Since the last edition of this periodical, legislative moves in Ireland regarding abortion have ...
Pope Francis on the Universal Call to HolinessRonald D. Witherup PSS
This is the first of a series of three articles on Gaudete et Exsultate, Pope Francis’ recent apostolic exhortation. Ronald ...
Humanae vitae: A Legacy Pia Matthews
July 2018 marks fifty years since the publication of Humanae vitae by Pope Paul VI. This article explores why it still resonates today. ...
Fostering lay leadership: The ongoing legacy of schools founded by Religious CongregationsSean Whittle
Many of our Catholic schools were founded by Religious Congregations. Whilst very few sisters, brothers and ordained religious are now ...
Servant-leadership and characteristics of leaders Clare D’Netto
This article considers the challenges faced by Christians to adopt the servant-leadership ideal within their professional lives. Clare ...
Liturgy and law – and beautyJames M. Cassidy CRIC
This article looks at both changes in law coming from developments in the understanding of revelation and theology and also the ...
Bernard Howell
This is the second of a two-part article in which the author looks at various models of school chaplaincy and the role of chaplaincy in ...
The Church in contemporary Ireland. Pause for thought as Ireland legislates for abortionRaphael Gallagher CSsR
This article is a reflection on the implications for the Church in Ireland of the referendum on abortion held on 25 May 2018. ...
The road from Emmaus to Jerusalem via LiverpoolBridie Stringer
This reflection explores some of the resources published for the Eucharist Congress in September 2018, the first such congress in the ...
Imitate me! The spirituality of St PaulFrank J. Matera
Paul invites his converts to imitate him because he exemplifies the Paschal Mystery in his life. He has become so identified with ...
What makes this night different from all other nights?Michael H. Marchal
A reader responds to an article on the Easter Vigil. Michael H. Marchal is a retired teacher of English and philosophy and worships ...
Monday 2 July
Amos 2.6-10, 13-16
Psalm 49
Psalm 114
Matthew 8.18-22
At the centre of the narrative of ten miracles, Matthew records the incident of two who wish to follow Jesus, one a scribe and one already a disciple. The Lord replies with typical Semitic hyperbole, pointing to the hardship of being his follower...
Wisdom 1.13-15, 2.23-24
Psalm 29
2 Corinthians 8.7, 9; 13-15
Mark 5.21-43
Today in the mission of the Church, as throughout the history of faith, one of the greatest challenges is reconciling the belief in a good God with the reality of evil and suffering. Many people present this as their main objection, and countless believers ...
Michael A. Hayes 1957 - 2017
Michael A. Hayes 1957 - 2017
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Rev. Professor Michael Hayes editor of The Pastoral Review.
Many friends and readers of The Pastoral Review and The Tablet will have been shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Michael Hayes early on Easter Saturday. Read More
