Posted on 20. Feb, 2008 in Education, Schools
All over the country new Boards of Management have started their term of office in our Primary Schools. They take office at a time of great change in our schools both in terms of new nationalities and different religions being part of the daily classroom routine. Eileen Good spoke to Andrew McGready of the Mater […]
Posted on 20. Feb, 2008 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Spirituality, Young people
Sexuality and spirituality are often considered to be separate, almost opposite. However Christine Clear from the Milltown Institute in Dublin claims that the two are linked, that a healthy and life giving sexuality leads to a vibrant spirituality. Miriam Gormally met Christine to find out more.
Posted on 20. Feb, 2008 in Cancer, Chronic illness, Health, Hospice
Friday March 7th, we will see people all over the country gathering to sell and buy daffodils. The money raised from all these daffodils will help cancer patients throughout the country. Miriam Gormally met Isobel Thompson who suffered from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and who is now working as a volunteer for Daffodil Day. She began by […]
Posted on 20. Feb, 2008 in Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
As we continue through Lent, we look at some of the ‘to do’ things rather than the ‘giving up’ things and see what can make Lent a positive experience. Eileen Good spoke to Jesuit Fr. Ciaran Quirke and started by asking him about the relevance of Lent today.
Posted on 20. Feb, 2008 in Crime, Faith and Justice
Kenya continues to remain in turmoil. Ancient conflicts have raised their head and continue drive communities apart. Miriam Gormally phoned Fr. Patrick Hyland, who works in the area of Kenya most affected by the violence. She asked him about the scale of the violence and the hopes for resolution. He began by explaining the origins […]
Posted on 06. Feb, 2008 in Music
This week our music is from James Kilbane – The Love I have for You’ from his CD Divine Love.
Posted on 06. Feb, 2008 in Politics
Is it fair to imprison or detain people who are coming to Ireland seeking protection? This was the question which Deo Ladislas from the Irish refuge council put to the panel of people on Questions and Answers last Tuesday. He was responding to a new Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill which allows the government discretion […]
Posted on 06. Feb, 2008 in Achievement, Faith and Justice
Leadership is a hotly debated topic at the moment as the presidential election in America gain momentum. However this isn’t the only form of leadership. Chris Lowney, author, Jesuit seminarian and now business consultant, combines his Jesuit training with his work experience in JP Morgan to bring insights into leadership. He explains to Pat Coyle why we […]
Posted on 06. Feb, 2008 in Relationships, Weddings and Marriage
Accord, the marriage advice agency are putting together a handout for couples preparing for marriage. It details all the paperwork and administration that needs to be done for the ceremony. They are bringing it out for Valentine’s Day and Miriam Gormally asked Stephen Cummins, director of Marriage Education how a long term commitment like marriage […]
Posted on 06. Feb, 2008 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
One of the world’s leading experts on the Dead Sea Scrolls and Archaeology in the Holy Land, Professor Hanan Eshel of the Bar Ilan University in Israel was in Ireland recently to talk to religious groups on the influence of the Dead Sea Scrolls on Judaism and Christianity. Eileen Good asked him what exactly the […]