Being Adult People of God in the 21st Century : a series of talks by Fr. Diarmuid Ó Murchú 'MSC

We Are Church Ireland are delighted to announce a series of three talks via zoom with Fr. Diarmuid Ó Murchú 'MSC, on the subject of "Being Adult People of God in the 21st Century ". These are scheduled for the 9th, 16th and 23rd of January 2025 starting at 7.30 pm. The links for recordings of these talks are below.

9th January 

In the pre-evolutionary model, truth is invested in wise individuals, representing a parental, hierarchical system. What you learn as a child, You hold on to for the rest of your life. Truth comes from top down, seeking domination and control. In this model, truth is often static, unchanging, and monolithic.  In the evolutionary model, truth itself evolves as relational adults seek out the truth through a range discerning groups. Consensual process is considered to be a surer way to deeper truth.

           Recording of talk on 9th January 2025

16th January 

“When you are confronted by evidence that the faith in which you were brought up no longer provides an adequate explanation for the nature, meaning and purpose of your life, you have three choices. You can refuse to accept the evidence and continue as before. You can abandon the faith you grew up with because it has proved to be inadequate. Or, third, you can accept the new knowledge and use it to develop a more mature understanding of what lies at

the core of your beliefs. -------"(John Feehan)

Recording of talk on 16th January 2025

23rd January 

What does it mean to belong to a faith community, that is nourishing for people and the earth alike? How to revision the meaning of sacraments in this wider context.

 Recording of talk on 23rd January 2025