Jul 25, 20080

Henry takes the Title of King of Ireland and ” the Lame “

Categories: Ireland

This title of Lord of Ireland, Henry now desired to alter. It had been conferred on his ancestor by the Pope, and therefore to reject it would be a new mark of independence of the Papal power. Besides this, it was considered that a King of Ireland would command more respect. King of Ireland then [...]

This title of Lord of Ireland, Henry now desired to alter. It had been conferred on his ancestor by the Pope, and therefore to reject it would be a new mark of independence of the Papal power. Besides this, it was considered that a King of Ireland would command more respect. King of Ireland then Henry was declared, by an Act of the Parliament which met in Dublin in the June of 1541. This Parliament was the largest and most impressive that had ... Read More

Jul 24, 20080

Attitudes of the Leaders Towards an Epoch of Reformation

Categories: Ireland

Browne made an attempt to evangelise the more distant parts of his archdiocese, and even places outside it. He accompanied some of the Council on a sort of legal circuit through part of Leinster and Munster. The Archbishop, we are told (1539), preached to crowded congregations at the various towns, ” setting forth the word [...]

Browne made an attempt to evangelise the more distant parts of his archdiocese, and even places outside it. He accompanied some of the Council on a sort of legal circuit through part of Leinster and Munster. The Archbishop, we are told (1539), preached to crowded congregations at the various towns, " setting forth the word of God and the King's Supremacy."  On the following days the Sessions were held, and criminals judged and " put to execution." This progress, " which equally resembled ... Read More