A Dance to the Music of Time 'is just like life itself: the same people keep weaving their way in and out'

Twenty-fourth Sunday of the Year: Sir 27:30-28:7; Ps 103; Rm 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35

Scripture readings in the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms

St Ciarán of Clonmacnoise (September 9) founded a monastery attracting recruits from all over Europe

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Surely, one lesson has been learned from the abuse crisis: lies and half-truths can be deadly

Policies must be rooted in objective values, says Benedict XVI in speech welcoming Britain's new ambassador

Over 100 special edition teddy bears have been made in preparation for Benedict XVI's visit to Germany later this month

Policies based on objective values are 'especially important in the light of events in England this summer', Pope says

This Pope is almost a one-man proof of the existence of God

New Archbishop of Philadelphia says Jesus will bring Church through 'difficult moment'

Archbishop Smith says courts are wrongfully penalising Christians by incorrectly interpreting human rights laws