Irish Times Notes17 Oct 25

Church of Ireland Notes from ‘The Irish Times’

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The autumn issue of the Church of Ireland journal, Search, edited by Canon Ginnie Kennerley, is out.

Topically, the Revd Dr Mark Chapman, Professor of the History of Modern Theology at Oxford University, analyses the recent Nairobi–Cairo Proposals of IASCUFO (the Inter–Anglican Standing Commission on Unity Faith and Order) and the looser communion structures these may lead to, and reflects on the appointment of the Bishop of London, Dr Sarah Mullally, as the new Archbishop of Canterbury.

It would be impossible to ignore the situation in the Middle East, and particularly in Gaza. That Jewish opinion has not been overwhelmingly supportive of the Israeli Government is shown by the statement of 80 Orthodox rabbis issued in mid–August, which is reproduced. It called on the Israeli Government to observe the values of justice, mercy and righteousness celebrated in the Hebrew Scriptures.

There is also a contribution from the Palestinian Christian community. The Revd Dr Fadi Diab, a prominent churchman in the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East with links to Dublin and Glendalough Diocese, describes of the situation of Palestinian Christians, both now and over the past 80 years.

More generally, the despair felt by many is addressed by the Revd Chris MacBruithin in his exploration of the biblical value of hope with reference to the philosophy of Ricoeur and the thinking of Jürgen Moltmann. A new angle on migration issues in relation to the call to hospitality is explored by Drr Cathriona Russell, and the Revd Philip McKinley draws our attention to the excesses of Far Right agitators and politicians and the challenge they pose to Christians.

Dr Andrew Pierce offers us a portrait of Baron Friedrich von Hügel, whose anniversary occurred this year, and the Revd Timothy Kinahan reflects on our understanding of the glory of God.

Those who wish to subscribe to Search or who wish to order individual copies should contact the Honorary Treasurer, Clark Brydon, at [email protected]

Tomorrow (Saturday) the 23rd International Swift Symposium will be held in St Patrick’s Deanery, Kevin Street, Dublin, beginning at 2pm with provoking talks from global scholars on the achievement and legacy of Swift. The symposium will feature speakers from Poland, Ireland, Germany and the USA. Attendance is free, but booking is recommended – see www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/event/23rd-international-swift-symposium

On Tuesday the Archbishop of Dublin will preside at the Dublin & Glendalough Diocesan Synod in The King’s Hospital.

The series of lunchtime music recitals in Monkstown Parish Church, Co Dublin, continues on Wednesdays from 1:10pm to 1:50pm when the Amos Trio comprising  Fergus Conaghan, Shari McDaid, Melle Steringa (oboe, flute & clarinet) will perform. There will be a basket for donations at the door and proceeds will be divided between the performers and church funds.  In St Mary’s cathedral, Limerick, there will be a lunchtime recital at 1.15pm with Helen Handcock (soprano), Jose Scolaro (violin) and Irina Dernova (piano).