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Pierce Brosnan talks about his deep Catholic faith

Says it sustained him through major crises

DEBBIE MCGOLDRICK,

Irish Voice Editor

Published Thursday, March 31, 2011, 9:20 AM

Updated Friday, April 1, 2011, 1:20 PM

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Pierce Brosnan as James Bond

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"God has been good to me. My faith has been good to me in the moments of deepest suffering, doubt and fear. It is a constant, the language of prayer … I might not have got my sums right from the Christian Brothers or might not have got the greatest learning of literature from them but I certainly got a strapping amount of faith."

Brosnan also feels that faith will help the Irish people escape the gloom and doom of recession.

"But there is one thing that the people of Ireland know how to do and that is to survive. You have to keep your faith and stay optimistic,” he feels.

Brosnan spent a good chunk of time in New York in January filming his co-starring part in I Don’t Know How She Does It with Sarah Jessica Parker. It’s due for a September 16 release, courtesy of the Weinstein Company.

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eddies1st | Apr 17, 2011, 10:09 PM EDT

Are you jealous godfree?

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sirpeter | Apr 14, 2011, 02:50 PM EDT

Two articles that are not hammering the catholic faith. I'm impressed. It would be a much better site if IC keep a balance in all things. We need uplifting articles as well. It's no fun leaving the site been depressed most of the time.

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godfree | Apr 06, 2011, 06:38 PM EDT

As far as we have seen, his life has been anything but catholic! He has it all and now he loves god because god has helped him! So, other people who have nothing in life should not thank this God? Honestly, I think he is talking lots of rubbish! I am not religious but if I was, I'd be very angry at people like him! Well at least he is hot!

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corkgirl | Apr 02, 2011, 05:48 PM EDT

Good article....country in religious turmoil - like USA

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Edanaan | Apr 02, 2011, 05:18 PM EDT

I think Mrs Sadler should realize he is and actor and the roles he plays are in no way a reflection on his deep personal beliefs.We all make choices everyday and its very puritanical of her to criticize him. In this day and age one should be commended on sharing from the heart and giving hope to other who face difficult situations. In fact it is not very christian to judge others. Pierce Brosnan is an excellent actor and deserves all the happiness he has worked to achieve. My dear mom use to teach us "If you can't say anything nice, shut your yap!" Please have a nice day Mrs. Sadler.

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Edanaan | Apr 02, 2011, 04:49 PM EDT

Mrs Sadler should realize he is an actor and to act roles does not always express a persons deep beliefs. Judging others is also not such a christen thing to do. In this day and age no one should be criticize for sharing their beliefs spiritually. My mother use to say "If you can't say anything nice then shut your yap!" Have a nice day.

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jacersagain | Apr 02, 2011, 12:05 PM EDT

Mel Gibson was sitting on the veranda with his wife one day. He says “I love you...” She says “Is that you or the beer talking?”... He says “It’s me... talking to the beer”. Mel isn’t a perfect Catholic... I dare say few people, including meself, are... but Mel holds on to his Catholic faith and is not ashamed to shout it out. Neither am I. >> Agreed, PB was a great JB - was sorry to see him dropped.

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expatrick | Apr 02, 2011, 08:14 AM EDT

Sorry to disagree with you Jacers, but Mel Gibson is not exactly an example to anyone, even as a human being let alone a catholic. well done to Pierce Brosnan though. The worst thing the Broccolis ever did was to drop him as James Bond .

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jacersagain | Apr 02, 2011, 06:47 AM EDT

When one is given the gift of faith, one doesn't throw it away lightly in fashionable waves. Great to see Pierce Brosnan letting the world know he retains his Catholic faith. So too do other Hollywood stars like Mel Gibson and Jim Caviezel.

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Frank | Apr 02, 2011, 05:14 AM EDT

I am glad sanctuary house made him aan Hon. Brother years ago within the laity brotherhood of the passion of christ who staff sanctuary house ministry tho pierce may have forgotten Blog,,,,,.(one word). Sanctuaryhouse.tumblr.com Frank laity brother Peter Ananias Paul Adam. PAPA :) Founder Albany NY

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christinamaria | Apr 01, 2011, 10:11 PM EDT

Interesting and so true..

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McNamara31 | Apr 01, 2011, 01:34 PM EDT

I new I liked Pierce Brosnan...Now I like him even more. He's a credit to his people.

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MrsMSadler | Apr 01, 2011, 12:59 PM EDT

Nice article, nice thoughts by Mr. Brosnan. It's such a shame that he's been able to compartmentalize his Faith in the way that he has. According to IMDB, he's for homosexual "marriage" and doesn't mind film nudity or sex scenes. Let us also not forget that he played James Bond in several (4 or 5?) films. A character known for promiscuity and violence. Not sure how he reconciles those choices and beliefs with the Catholic Faith he espouses. Maybe he'll realize how much he's compromised the Faith to be a successul actor in Hollywood..before it's too late. I hope so.

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hooligan6a | Apr 01, 2011, 10:29 AM EDT

It is refreshing to hear of someone that makes his living in Hollywood not bashing religion for a change. Good on you Pierce.

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Gearoid4 | Mar 31, 2011, 01:51 PM EDT

A rare feel-good story coming from the IC newswire about the Catholic Faith rather than the usual negative story-lines that it usually churns out. Pierce Brosnan acknowledges the debt which he owes to his Christian brother teachers for the gift of the Catholic faith which they have passed on.

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