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05-Nov-2011

Ireland is a predominantly Catholic country although many people have had their faith shaken by the abuse scandals which rocked the Church in recent years. There has been a steep decline in the numbers going for ordination and attendances at mass have dropped. Old ways are giving way to new and this week the church authorities announced that they are to relinquish control of primary schools in several areas around the country.

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Maaike Huizer28-Nov-2011 09:55
Excellent picture.
Mikek28-Nov-2011 01:29
Superb! The light really accentuates the golden tones and what a lovely lamp as well.
Guest 21-Nov-2011 19:09
Beautiful image and difficult topic... we have chosen Catholic education for our daughter. It is still a choice here although there is talk of consolidation of parishes amongst some of the smaller towns near us.
Brenda21-Nov-2011 00:48
I love how you've captured the light here.
John King20-Nov-2011 22:21
Beautiful church detail photo. There is so much visual beauty to admire in the old churches. V
J. Scott Coile20-Nov-2011 19:25
Lovely piece.
Máire Uí Mhaicín20-Nov-2011 18:07
A scene that brings many of us back to the older churches scattered around the country.
Janet Donnelly20-Nov-2011 17:21
From my point of view, your words bring great hope. The image is an appropriate illustration!
borisalex20-Nov-2011 15:54
Excellent image and good words! V.
pkocinski20-Nov-2011 13:46
Similar happening around here: catholic schools are consolidating and/or parishes are closing because of costs. Not enough priests and nuns to staff them among other things.
Kevin Chester20-Nov-2011 09:47
Such a shame a few have ruined things for the many
Janice Dunn20-Nov-2011 09:37
In NZ there are not enough priests - and there are hardly any nuns now too.
Beautiful lamp here.
Blandine Mangin20-Nov-2011 08:58
very beautiful detail! v
Mieke WA Minkjan20-Nov-2011 07:28
relinquish...finally. it opens up new ways of education of human values.
Great image to illustrate the subject
Raymond Ma20-Nov-2011 05:16
Beautiful rich light and tones. It is humans who give the church a bad name. V
Guest 20-Nov-2011 02:53
Fascinating information! Thanks for sharing! ~v
bill friedlander20-Nov-2011 02:49
Lovely shot of the lamp, it has a pleasant patina. Ditto to all the previous comments. V
Guest 20-Nov-2011 02:37
Beautiful details! ~V
LynnH20-Nov-2011 02:04
I have a deeply personal grudge against the Catholic church, so good riddance I say. This is a very beautiful photograph though. V
larose forest photos20-Nov-2011 01:52
Wonderful image. I guess the old ways are changing...V
janescottcumming20-Nov-2011 01:52
Beautiful capture of this ornate lamp. Wonderful colors and tones.
Frank Brault20-Nov-2011 01:11
An excellent photo. V I think the decline will continue until the Roman Catholic Church fully reforms and cleans out all who fostered or allowed the abuse and becomes more democratic and humble.
Cindi Smith20-Nov-2011 01:01
Taking God out of our lives....what the world would like to do. Love the image. I'll pray for all of us.
Guest 20-Nov-2011 00:56
Excellent capture of this lovely lamp, Mairead. Beautiful light and lovely golden tones! V
Sheila19-Nov-2011 23:57
You captured the beauty of this piece very well.

hear, hear, to the comment from Brian.
tinkerb19-Nov-2011 23:39
I bet they don't relinquish any of their money mind! Its always worried me that there is too much religion and no enough Christianity. An interesting thought provoking words and image.
carol j. phipps19-Nov-2011 23:33
Beautifully layered picture. Ornate! It is sad, terribly sad about the behaviors of some men in the priesthood; heaven weeps, I feel sure.
Jola Dziubinska19-Nov-2011 23:32
Beautiful detailed ornament, well captured. V.
Guest 19-Nov-2011 23:26
A beautiful image of the lamp. At last its light is reaching corners that have been dark for too long.
globalgadabout19-Nov-2011 23:18
superb photo of this intricate ornament and surrounds...all reeking of the wealth of the old church...it seems there was always a lot happening in the shadows though, to the great shame of the hierarchy..the central message of humility and compassion has been seriously undermined by the sordid exploitation of the vulnerable..
Karen Stuebing19-Nov-2011 22:53
A beautiful image of this gold lamp against the stained glass window. It really captures what I think of when I picture a Catholic church. V.
Stephanie19-Nov-2011 22:47
Many of the parochial schools have also shut down in Philly due to declining enrollment. It's very sad to see people getting away from the church....
John Reynolds LRPS19-Nov-2011 22:03
Nice image of the old lamp. Interesting to hear of the developments regarding the schools.
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