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DUBLIN, Ireland, SEPT. 7, 2009 (Zenit.org).- The addresses and homilies that Pope John Paul II gave during his 1979 pilgrimage to Ireland are available on the Irish bishops' Web site, to mark the 30th anniversary of the trip.

The discourses can be read or listened to at www.catholicbishops.ie.</p>

There is a video introduction from Bishop Michael Smith of Meath, who was part of the original organizing committee for the Pope's pilgrimage to Ireland. 

The site also has photographs recording the highlights of the three-day pilgrimage in Ireland, Sept. 29 through Oct. 1. 

Some 2.5 million people attended the seven public venues of his pastoral visit.

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The Wrong Question

Article: Why Go Back?

Ms. Poole objects to the direction which the Holy Father is leading the Church regarding the liturgy. She equates fidelity to the liturgical tradition and the desire of the Pope to restore a sense of the sacred as «going back.»

The Missal of Pius V, known now as the Extraordinary Form, never was and still is not the possession of the elite. Is Ms. Poole unfamiliar with the various Saints (i.e. Vianney, Bosco, etc.) who taught the poor to love the Mass and to see it as it truly is: The Sacrifice of Christ made present in space and time for the benefit of all humanity?

The Pope has made the case that a rupture took place after the council in the liturgical life of the Church. This was not the intention of the Council but the result of powerful dissenters who sought to corrupt the Roman Rite.

Benedict is rightly calling upon all Catholics to reclaim what is rightfully theirs: a profoundly beautiful liturgical tradition crowned with the jewel of sacred music worthy of God.

«Why go back?» is not the right question. More correctly should we ask: «What happened that so many people were duped into accepting the liturgical chaos which was hoisted upon us?»

Ms. Poole, our churches in the West are empty, our confessional lines are short and the indifference of so many baptized wounds the Heart of Christ.

Lets admit that we took the wrong path, no matter how well intentioned, which led us to the present mess.

Let us also admit that the Pope is the voice of Christ in the Church and that where he is leading us is where Christ wishes us to go.

Father Peter J. DiMaria

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Get Busy, and Pray

Article: Super-priests and 21st Century Challenges (Part 1)

Dear Editor,

Fr. Nicolaus Schoch makes some very good points about being a priest and the challenges in 21st century. His main point is that, «the parish priest’s role as shepherd guiding the community stems from his particular relationship with Christ, the Head and Shepherd. It is a sacramental role.»

However, for some priests what becomes central is their administrative role and then raising funds for the up-keep of the church building or other similar projects. When this happens the priest soon loses his way and never has time to build the true pillars of his pastoral work which is fostering a communion among church, school and family.

Doing, for example, the Holy Hour everyday would I believe would increase vocations to the priesthood much more than any archdiocesan campaign or media initiative.

When we take the sacraments seriously, God’s grace will do the rest.

Sincerely,

Lou Iacobelli