Professor Thomas O’Loughlin – NZ Catholic Newspaper

Why is there not more theology in homilies?

Michael Otto — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 23:56:24 +0000

During his visit to New Zealand last month, NZ Catholic was able to speak with UK-based theologian Professor Thomas O’Loughlin, and put to him the following question (His answer follows). NZC: In the seminary, priests study theology for several years, yet by and large, out in the parishes, in homilies, one never hears much of

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We need to work at being inclusive in our liturgies

Michael Otto — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 23:53:34 +0000

Liturgy should make you want to belong. But most religion works by saying “you are the in group” and “you are the out group”, said Professor Thomas O’Loughlin on July 5 at Auckland ‘s Pompallier Diocesan Centre. Professor O’Loughlin, an academic who came from Ireland and who is also a priest of the diocese of

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