Hospice in Uganda

Posted on 15. Apr, 2009 in Charity, Health, Hospice

Receiving hospice care in Africa was traditionally only for a privileged few. This was something that Dr Anne Merriman set about to change. Inspired by her own mother’s experience with hospice care, she has been leading the Hospice Movement in Africa. Her mission is to have culturally sensitive, low cost, quality care for all as […]

Leprosy Mission

Posted on 15. Apr, 2009 in Charity, Health

Leprosy is often assumed to be a disease from a different generation. A disease the featured historically or biblically but which is no longer prevalent. This is far from the truth as millions of people suffer from this disease the world over. Miriam Gormally spoke with Ken Gibson from Leprosy mission about it. 

Michael Joncas

Posted on 15. Apr, 2009 in Faith and Justice, Music

Michael Joncas is a priest and composer, best known for his popular song, “On Eagle’s Wings.” Here he talks to Piaras Jackson about how he gets his inspiration for his compositions and the way in which music is an integral part of his ministry. 

CORI Reaction to Budget

Posted on 15. Apr, 2009 in Economy, Politics

The budget has left many people angry. Banks get huge bailouts while children and the vulnerable have to face cuts. Sean Healy from CORI justice spoke out against the governments current decisions and explained to Miriam Gormally about the urgent need for a fairer economy. 

Recognising the Signs

Posted on 15. Apr, 2009 in Alcohol, Young people

Friday and Saturday nights in many homes are very often fraught with tension when parents suspect that their teenage children have been out drinking.  What should be done, when should parents start talking about the subject?  Eileen Good asked the advice of Steven Rowan, Addiction Counsellor and former Clinical Director of the Rutland Centre in […]

The Recession & God

Posted on 15. Apr, 2009 in Church Teachings, Economy

The Recession and God is the title of Fr. Gerry O’Hanlon’s timely new book.  In the book he urges that we use this time of crisis as an opportunity to pool our resources (both secular and religious) in committing ourselves to the search for a more sustainable future.  Pat Coyle asked Fr. Gerry what God […]

The Eucharist

Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 in Mass

Nowadays, being able to receive Holy Communion at every Mass we attend is regarded as the norm – but it was not always so, as Jesuit Fr. Raymond Moloney told Eileen Good.

Music: Morning Has Broken

Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 in Music

This week our music piece is Morning Has Broken, sung by James Kilbane.  It is selected from his Album Divine Love.

Music: Seinn Alleluia

Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 in Music

The Seinn Alleluia is taken from the Dublin Choral Foundations album Angel Tidings. For more information about the two Choirs of the Dublin Choral Foundation go to www.dublinchoralfoundation.ie

Dialogue on Love

Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice

This is an extract from the dialogue between Stephanie and Fr Enhart, looking at God’s love.