The title above is a direct quote from an exclusive interview which Pope Francis gave to Antonio Spadaro, SJ, editor in chief of La Civiltà Cattolica, the Italian Jesuit journal, and which was published in several other major Jesuit journals around the world. The following is an extract from the interview: “We need to proclaim…… Continue reading A Big Heart Open to God (from Quest Bulletin 68, Winter 2013/14)
Month: December 2015
“Seen and not heard” (Gospel Reflection from Quest Bulletin, Winter 2013)
Grown-ups have such interesting conversations, or so I thought when I was a child. They always seemed to be such interesting conversations, especially when they were talking about an absent member of the family or the shenanigans of a neighbour. The trouble was, whenever I tried to join in the conversation or ask who it…… Continue reading “Seen and not heard” (Gospel Reflection from Quest Bulletin, Winter 2013)
Conference 2016: “Feathers on the Breath of God”
Booking is now open for conference 2016. The theme this year, under the title “Feathers on the Breath of God” (from a phrase used by Hildegard of Bingen) will be looking at the complexities of personhood, sexuality and gender: “Listen: there was once a king sitting on his throne. Around Him stood great and wonderfully beautiful columns…… Continue reading Conference 2016: “Feathers on the Breath of God”
What is the “Formation of Conscience?”
Papal theologian: “”Conscience is the act of practical reason” Gay and lesbian Catholics who disagree with Church teaching on sexuality know that the best defence against our critics is the primacy of conscience, which is well established in Catholic doctrine. It’s also a theme which had renewed attention during the recent Synod of Bishops’ assembly…… Continue reading What is the “Formation of Conscience?”
Conference First Impressions: Claire and Paschal
One of the many delights about attending the annual Quest Conference, in addition to catching up with old friends, is the pleasure of meeting newcomers. They are a gift to us, not only because they enrich us with their life stories and witness, but they also validate Quest’s very existence. So, meet “newbies” Claire and…… Continue reading Conference First Impressions: Claire and Paschal
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