by bob | May 16, 2023 | Culture, Ministry & Mission
This is the fourth post in a series I’ve been writing on Christendom. The previous ones (here, here and here) were to lay some groundwork as I move into the main idea I want to dig into: the damage done to the church by aligning with the Roman Empire and,... 
by bob | May 2, 2023 | Culture
I often write about leadership, power, and church structures. Some of the issues and ideas I’ve presented may seem at odds with how the church has always done things. And some of the questions I receive from readers back that up. There is an old story where one... 
by bob | Jan 19, 2023 | Culture, Ireland
I have been reading the book, The Best Catholics in the World (2021) by Irish Times correspondent Derek Scally. It has been a compelling and thought-provoking read (I still have a few chapters remaining). An added layer of interest for me is that the author... 
by bob | Nov 13, 2021 | Culture
The Irish Times published an article today, and I want to share a couple of thoughts. The story is entitled: Other countries yearn for the good old days. Not Ireland. I grew up in Western NY, frequently hearing a lament for the “good old days”. Where I lived, life... 
by bob | Sep 18, 2021 | Culture
On Friday, we went into town for Culture Night for a tour (run by Alternative Dublin) focusing on street art in city centre. We were encouraged to take photos throughout the tour. Here are a few I took. Make sure you read the lines from the poem Dublin. 
by bob | Sep 15, 2021 | Culture
Shortly after we moved to Dublin, we discover Culture Night. It is a night when venues all across the city open their doors for people to come in, walk around and maybe get a tour. I can’t remember them all, but we have gotten to the Custom House, Dublin Castle, IFI...