Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 in Church Teachings, Gospel Values
Do scripture stories have any relevance for people today? Miriam Gormally met Frances Hogan who claims that the stories have universal lessons, but that we need to communicate them in a more interesting way. She makes DVDs illustrating scripture stories with music and art. Frances began by explaining why there is a need for such […]
Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 in Depression, Mental Health, Suicide
“Listening to someone who is perhaps depressed, worried, frightened and/or suicidal and who doesn’t know where to turn to, is perhaps the most valuable thing we can do for a fellow human being” Samaritan Volunteer, Elaine, believes it is the most rewarding thing she has ever done. The Samaritans are always looking for volunteers as […]
Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 in Addiction, Alcohol, Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
‘I’m off the drink for Lent’ is something we hear at this time of year, but for those for whom that it just too difficult – drinking in moderation is being encouraged. Some people try to abstain during the week and have a drink at the week-end. Marian Rackard addiction counsellor and psychotherapist working with […]
Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 in Charity, Conflict, Homelessness, Places of Conflict
If you had 15 minutes to leave your home and flee for your life and possibly never to return, what would you bring? This is a situation that Trocaire asked Current Rose of Tralee, Aoife Kelly to try. Unfortunately this is a reality for many people and displacement is the theme of this year’s Trocaire […]
Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Conflict, Crime
New detailed guidelines on how religious authorities should respond to allegations of child sexual abuse by clerical and lay person have been published by the National Board for the Safeguarding of Children in the Catholic Church. Miriam Gormally met Ian Elliott, chief executive office of NBSCCC and Aidan Canavan Chairman of NBSCCC to find out […]
Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 in Church Teachings, Mass
During Lent, many people make a special effort to go to Mass especially on Sundays. However there are also those who do not go anymore – they say ‘It’s boring, I get nothing out of it, why should I go?’ Eileen Good put this question to Jesuit theologian Fr. Raymond Moloney.
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 in Alcohol, Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
Lent is a time for reflection and looking at our lives. It is also a time to think of the things that we could do without. And one thing that we could all reduce is alcohol. Mícheál O Muirceartaigh is a well-known football commentator who has been a pioneer all his life and this year […]
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 in Music
In this week’s music piece the Monks of Glenstal are joined by Sinead O’Connor for a rendition of The Seven Rejoices of Mary. It is taken from the album Biscantorat. For more information see www.glenstal.org
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 in Film Reviews
Doubt is a film based on John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize winning play. The story centres around a nun, Sr Aloysius, played by Meryl Streep, who believes that Fr. Flynn, played by Phillip Seymour Hoffmann is molesting one of the pupil’s in the school. The film explores this difficult topic with few easy answers. Miriam […]
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 in Charity, Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
Trocaire are launching their Lenten campaign again this year and we will soon be seeing the familiar Trocaire boxes in schools and homes around the country. However will we be as generous this year, now that we have our own difficulties to face with? Pat Coyle met Eamon Meehan from Trocaire to find more. She […]