Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 in Charity, Economy, Poverty
With daily headlines about the economic crisis, all of us have to think differently about our spending. All over the country there are well- stocked charity shops, giving support to local and national charities and well worth checking out. One such shop in Carlow town is ‘Chic and Cheerful’ supporting Vincentian projects in Ethopia. Eileen […]
Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 in Faith and Justice, Media
The inauguration of Barak Obama on the 20th of January will be the beginning a new era in America and indeed the rest of the world. The event has generated so much excitement that people are bussing in from all corners of America, and Washington is preparing itself for a record turnout. But can the […]
Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 in Uncategorized
Alcohol abuse continues to be rife in Irish society and drunken scenes over this Christmas and New Year season were all too common. Celebration and drink seem to go hand in hand. However strange as it may seem, Ireland also has a higher percentage of teetotallers than other countries in Europe. Miriam Gormally met Ray […]
Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 in Feminism/Women in the Church, Vocation
The founder of the Loreto Order was a determined Yorkshire woman. She insisted that the Order was not to be enclosed and was to be governed by women – and for her principles she was at one time imprisoned for heresy. Loreto Sister Elaine McDonald, lecturer in Mater Dei, told Eileen Good about their founder, […]
Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 in Music
Celtic Woman have released an album for Christmas called A Christmas Celebration. For more information see www.celticwoman.com
Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 in Music
The Holly and the Ivy is taken from Nóirín Ní Riain’slatest musical offering is entitled A Celebration of Christmas Celtic Joy. It is produced in conjunction with her sons Eoin and Micheál.
Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Media
Over Christmas we are bound to watch several films. But what choices are we making and what effect, if any, does this have on our faith. Richard Leonard SJ is a specialist in cinema studies and Director of the Australian Catholic Film and Television Office. He is also author of the book, Movies that Matter […]
Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 in Faith and Justice
In his book Our Graced Life-Stories (published by Messenger Publications) Fr. Brian Grogan deals with many topics like Grace, Prayer, Hope and Suffering. Throughout the year, families everywhere are dealing with some form of suffering, which can be very difficult on a daily basis. Eileen Good asked Fr. Brian if Suffering has any meaning?
Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 in Depression, Mental Health, Suicide
In September of this year Eileen Good attended the 12th. Annual Conference of the Irish Association of Suicidology, in Athlone, titled Youth Suicide in a Changing Society. There she met Dr. John Connolly, who along with Dan Neville TD and the late Michael Kelleher, was one of the founders of the Association. Eileen asked Dr. […]
Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 in Christmas, Economy, Seasons of the Church Year
Christmas is usually a time that puts a strain on personal finances. However this year in particular has seen more people in need. MABS, the Irish money, advice and budgeting service has seen an increase in calls this year from people looking for help managing their money. Miriam Gormally spoke with the MABS spokesperson Michael […]