Posted on 17. Sep, 2008 in Death, Grief, Relationships, Uncategorized
Founder of Kairos Communications in Maynooth, Fr. Michael Melvin SVD died just last week. Kairos Productions has for many years collaborated with RTE in the production of Religious Programmes, and with TG4 in the producing many fine documentaries. His friend and co-worker, former editor of Religious Programmes in RTE Fr. Dermod McCarthy, gave Eileen Good […]
Posted on 17. Sep, 2008 in Achievement, Vocation
The Cistercian Order was founded in France in 1098 and came to Ireland to Mellifont Abbey in 1142. Today there are 5 monasteries of monks and one monastery of nuns in Ireland, while worldwide they are now in 47 different countries. This week the first Irish monk, Dom Eamon Fitzgerald, Abbot of Mount Melleray in […]
Posted on 17. Sep, 2008 in Community, Faith and Justice
The diversity of the many lay organisations involved with Church can provide a great source for growth and development within parish life, but does this always happen? Do they work together and share their talents? Sr. Anne Codd is the organiser of the forthcoming Pastoral Conference and she told Eileen Good why the conference is […]
Posted on 17. Sep, 2008 in Prayer, Young people
October is missionary month and it is a time to remember those working overseas, building communities in developing countries. Jackie Pallas is the National Secretary of Missionary Children, an organisation that promotes “Children helping Children.” This year she is organising a National Day of prayer during October where children all over the world will pray […]
Posted on 17. Sep, 2008 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Saints
September 27th is the Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul, a man whose dedication to relieving the distress of the poor and abandoned influenced many, including Frederic Ozanam when setting up the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in 1833. Sr. Catherine Prendergast, Provincial of the Daughters of Charity Ireland, told Eileen Good about […]
Posted on 17. Sep, 2008 in Church Teachings, Vocation
The Year of Vocation was launched in April of this year and will continue to May 2009. Throughout the year many initiatives have been planned to explore the word ‘Vocation’ and in particular the call to Priesthood. Fr. Paddy Rushe is National Director for Diocesan Vocations and he told Eileen Good about Priesthood Sunday which […]
Posted on 03. Sep, 2008 in Music
This week’s music piece is taken from The Bell’s of the Angelus’ – Hymns and Anthems from Ireland – which was recorded by the Palestrina Choir, St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin.
Posted on 03. Sep, 2008 in Church Teachings, Mental Health
The guiding principle of the St. John of God Order is that of Hospitality. It is also central to the practice of the Christian life. The biblical tradition is a rich resource for the understanding of Hospitality. Brother Kilian Keaney heads the Institute of Hospitaller Studies at the St. John of God Centre in Stillorgan […]
Posted on 03. Sep, 2008 in Depression, Mental Health, Suicide
September 10th is World Suicide prevention day. It is an important day to remember and promote in Ireland, a country where more people die from suicide than from road traffic accidents. Miriam Gormally spoke with Dr. John Connelly, psychiatrist and campaigner for greater public awareness and funding for suicide prevention. He explained to Miriam over […]
Posted on 03. Sep, 2008 in Retreats, Young people
It’s September and students all over the country are going back to school. For Authentic Youth, a Christian retreat organisation, it is a busy time. They begin their school visits engaging young people in discussion. Miriam Gormally met Scott Evans one of the facilitators and asked him whether young people today had much interest in […]