The Catholic Church is on the verge of a new springtime. The dreadful culture of clericalism no longer holds with ordinary folk and Pope Francis is offering a new inclusive, merciful model of Church which is bringing about a renewal for the faithful. Irish priest Fr Paddy Byrne has become one of Ireland's top advocates for this model. Known as a prodigious tweeter, blogger and social justice campaigner, he has long been outspoken in his progressive views about how the Church hierarchy should become a more radical voice in Irish society. In his first book he outlines the challenges the Church faces, while offering hope and inspiration through reflections, stories, parables, and prayers to help readers to overcome life's obstacles. show more