Posted on 03. Sep, 2008 in Festivals, Young people
This summer in Sydney was one of the most exciting world youth days so far, drawing more people than ever before. Miriam Gormally met Iva Beranek, a student in the Milltown institute in Dublin who was at this year’s event and asked her to tell all.
Posted on 03. Sep, 2008 in Book Reviews, Gospel Values
Fr. Peter McVerry has spent the last thirty years working with homeless young people. He is the author of many books, and a well know advocacy figure for housing and homelessness. His most recent book Jesus: Social Revolutionary? discusses the Gospels and Christianity. He spoke to Lena Jacobs about the book and the experiences that […]
Posted on 03. Sep, 2008 in Faith and Justice, Prayer, Vocation
In the recently published book ‘Meeting God’ – the section about Carmelite Witnesses through the centuries – includes a feature on Brother Laurence of the Resurrection who worked in the kitchens where he developed a great sense of the presence of God. Carmelite Fr. Chris O’Donnell told Eileen Good about this prayerful, but unknown, Carmelite […]
Posted on 03. Sep, 2008 in Places of Conflict
Places of conflict worldwide continue to make media headlines on a daily basis and sadly many of them involve religious differences. The ongoing dispute in the Holy Land in one such example. Some years ago the Rev. David Moynan from Kilternan, Co. Dublin visited the region and on returning home was inspired to see what […]
Posted on 03. Sep, 2008 in Uncategorized
This year is the 150th anniversary of the apparition of Mary to St. Bernadette in Lourdes. As such many pilgrims are making the trip out to this holy site, including the Pope who will be there this September. Miriam Gormally met Fr. John Gilligan, the Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage Director who will be accompanying 3,000 pilgrims […]
Posted on 29. Jul, 2008 in Politics, Sport
As the Olympics approach, controversy over the situation between China and Tibet continues. Graham Kinch who climbed Everest this year was out there while the Chinese were brining the Olympic Torch up to the summit. Tension was high at the time and he explained to Miriam Gormally just how it affected their climb.
Posted on 23. Jul, 2008 in Music
This weeks music piece, Nada Te Turbe comes from the Taizé Community. For more information see www.taizé.fr
Posted on 23. Jul, 2008 in Community, Relationships, Young people
Wouldn’t the world be a better place if we all tried to be kind to at least one other person? This is the message of Reggie Dabbs, Pastor and motivational speaker. He has inspired people from all over the world with his message of respect and kindness and his vision of creating a better world. […]
Posted on 23. Jul, 2008 in Community, Faith and Justice
In recent times parishes around the country are being asked to look at new ways of encouraging lay people to participate in the life of their local Church – and this means looking at traditional roles in a new light. Pat Coyle spoke to Fr. Eugene Duffy, lecturer in Theology and Religious Studies in Mary […]
Posted on 23. Jul, 2008 in Charity, Poverty, Refugees
While the Irish Government continues to talk about the importance of an integrated society, this summer saw the closing of the Integrate Ireland Language and Training centre. Miriam Gormally spoke with Hassan who talked about the difficulties of living as a refuge in Ireland as well as his disappointment that the centre was to be […]