Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 in Health, HIV/Aids
December 1st is World Aids day. It is a day to remember the millions of people who have died from the virus as well as those still affected. It is also a day for solutions and finding ways to prevent further deaths. Sr. Miriam Duggan, the congregational Leader for the Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa, […]
Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 in Grief, Relationships
How do we remember loved ones who have passed away or describe them to future children? Inlovingmemory.ie is a website which allows family members to create an online space for those who have died. Families can share thoughts, prayers, and memories of the deceased, or even light a candle. Miriam Gormally met Hugh O’Donnell the […]
Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 in Church Teachings, Spirituality
Libraries world wide have since time began been filled with books on prayer; how to pray, when to pray, tips on prayer methods, definition of prayer and so on. But why should we pray? Is it necessary to pray? Eileen Good spoke to author and Jesuit priest Fr. Brian Grogan.
Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 in Depression, Mental Health, Suicide
Ireland has the fifth highest rate of youth suicide in Europe. This appalling statistic is even more devastating when one takes into account the families, friends, colleagues and the community affected by each suicide. At the Irish Association of Suicidology’s annual conference in September, Eileen Good spoke to Dr. Siobhan Barry Clinical Director of the […]
Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 in Gospel Values, Seasons of the Church Year
To mark the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Eileen Good reads a passage from St. Luke’s Gospel, Chapter 1, Verses 26 – 38.
Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 in Advent, Christmas, Seasons of the Church Year
Christmas is less than two weeks away, the 3rd candle will be lit and we start hearing something of the joy of Christmas on this Sunday, traditionally called Gaudete Sunday – Rejoice Sunday. For many people it can seem almost impossible to rejoice in these difficult times, so can we enter into the spirit of […]
Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 in Advent, Seasons of the Church Year
As we approach the 2nd Sunday of Advent, the run up to Christmas has well and truly taken root in the shopping centres. Yet, as the second candle is lit, we can still take some time out to think about the great feast we will be celebrating. Is it possible to do this in the […]
Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 in Baptism, Church Teachings, Family
The sacrament of Baptism welcomes a child into the family of God in a special way, it marks the beginning of the child’s journey of Faith. A new book A Welcome for your Child – A Guide to Baptism for Parents by Julie Kavanagh and Maeve Mahon published by Veritas, is a practical guide for […]
Posted on 12. Nov, 2008 in Music
This week our music piece comes from the Taizé Community. It is called Jesus Remember Me and is from their album Laudate Omnes Gentes. For more information on Taizé see www.taize.fr/en
Posted on 12. Nov, 2008 in Faith and Justice, Saints
Pope Benedict has set aside this year as a Jubilee Year dedicated to St. Paul. In his statement the Pope said the world needs modern Christians who will imitate the apostles’ missionary energy and spirit of sacrifice. Bishop Hyacinth Egbebo is as member of the National Missionary Society of St. Paul of Nigeria and he […]