Music: Tapestry of Life
Posted on 29. Apr, 2009 in Music
This is Susan Gately’s song, Tapestry of Life from the Cd Radix.
A Letter from Catherine McAuley
Posted on 29. Apr, 2009 in Faith and Justice
Here is one of the letters from Catherine McAuley’s CD.
In Every Moment
Posted on 29. Apr, 2009 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values, Music
The Focolare, a group working for unity, have recently put together an inspirational music CD entitled, “In Every Moment.” Miriam Gormally met Susan Gately one of the authors of the CD and asked her about the inspiration behind the music.
Conflict in Congo
Posted on 29. Apr, 2009 in Places of Conflict
The Congo has often been referred to as the “forgotten conflict” because it has been going on for so long, that it tends to fade into the background. Miriam Gormally met Micheal O’Riordain OxfamIreland’s Humanitarian Programme Co-ordinator, who has been to the Congo several times and was there again recently. He began by explaining what […]
Vatican Astronomer
Posted on 29. Apr, 2009 in Church Teachings
For many years some people have believed that there is a divergence of opinion between Religion and Science. This is not so, says Brother Guy J. Consolmagno SJ, originally from Detroit and now the Astronomer and Planetary Scientist at the Vatican Observatory. Pat Coyle met with Brother Guy and began by asking him how this […]
Catherine McAuley CD
Posted on 29. Apr, 2009 in Church Teachings, Feminism/Women in the Church, Vocation
We are all familiar with Mercy schools and hospitals, but how much do we know about the woman behind all of these, Catherine McAuley. She was the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy and this year there is a petition for her canonisation. In honour of her memory, and to bring her work to life, […]
End of Year of Vocations
Posted on 29. Apr, 2009 in Faith and Justice, Vocation
Good Shepherd Sunday, on May 3rd will mark the end of the Year of Vocations. It was a year for everyone to consider his or her calling in life. Miriam Gormally spoke with Paddy Rushe, who is the National Co-ordinator of Diocesan Vocations Directors. She began by asking him the reason behind the year of […]
Church Response to Recession
Posted on 29. Apr, 2009 in Church Teachings, Economy, Faith and Justice
In these times continuing recession, and daily headlines of further gloom and doom, what role does the church have to play in helping people to have hope and to be able to move forward? Eileen Good spoke to Dean Gordon Wynne at the medieval cathedral in old Leighlin and she first asked him how the […]
Grandparent’s Day
Posted on 29. Apr, 2009 in Different abilities, Older People
Bealtaine is a festival that celebrates creativity in older age. The festival starts with Grandparents day; a day when grandparents go into schools and talk with children about what life was like in years gone by. They tell stories and share experiences. Miriam Gormally started by asking Art O’Suilleabhain, Director of Mayo Education Centre, how […]
Music: On Eagle’s Wings
Posted on 15. Apr, 2009 in Music
This week our music piece is Fr. Michael Joncas’s most popular song On Eagle’s Wings.