Posted on 12. Dec, 2007 in Church Teachings, Community, Faith and Justice
This year marks the centenary of the birth of Pedro Arrupe SJ. A missionary and later Superior General, he was a pivotal figure in shaping the path of the Jesuit order. Traditionally the Jesuits had been more involved in education, but Arrupe, sensitive to the needs of social justice, gave his life to promoting Jesuit […]
Posted on 12. Dec, 2007 in Christmas, Crime, Family, Relationships, Seasons of the Church Year
The general perception of Christmas is as a time of great joy and happiness. It is a time for celebration and for connecting with friends and family. However there is a darker side to Christmas. It is often one of the most stressful times of the year with more family rows than usual. In fact […]
Posted on 12. Dec, 2007 in Music, Spirituality
Following the success of his Docklands concert earlier this year, the latest Liam Lawton CD – Song of the Celtic Soul – was released last month, together with a DVD of the concert. The CD is a unique collection of songs of hope – Eileen Good met Liam on the day the CD was released […]
Posted on 12. Dec, 2007 in Advent, Church Teachings, Seasons of the Church Year
Has Advent lost its meaning? It was traditionally a time of great waiting and fasting, but these days it is a time of indulgence and frenetic activity. Hilary Lyons MSHR, reflects on what advent has become and how we can still find meaning in the hectic pace of today. She began by explaining how she […]
Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 in Advent, Music, Seasons of the Church Year
From the CD ‘Biscantorat’ – Sound of the Spirit – the Monks of Glenstal, with Noirin Ni Riain and Sinead O’Connor herald the Advent season with Veni, Veni Emmanuel.
Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 in Charity, Ecology, Poverty
Anthony Egan reads a prayer with reminds us what living simply is really about and how we might share the wealth of the world.
Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 in Book Reviews
This week Peter O’Connor reviews This Year it Will Be Different –a collection of short stories by Maeve Binchy and Foolish Mortals by Jennifer Johnston. Both Books have been recently published by Irish authors and have a central theme of Christmas.
Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 in Charity, Christmas, Seasons of the Church Year
This year instead of going through the usual stress of finding the ‘perfect’ Christmas gifts for family and friends, why not try Oxfam instead? Miriam Gormally met with Margaret Carr –Oxfam’s Ireland’s Fair Trade Manager- to talk about the wide variety of gifts available both in Oxfam Shops and Online. Margaret also explained how the […]
Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 in Economy, Faith and Justice
Many of us at this time of the year will be hunting frantically around for the perfect Christmas present. For many that may be jewellery. However do we every stop to think of where the jewellery comes from? Greg Valerio set up the Cred foundation to help mine and source fair trade jewels and precious […]
Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 in Church Teachings, Seasons of the Church Year
Founded in 1893 Dublin Central Mission is part of the Methodist Church in Ireland, committed to expressing the Christian Faith in our capital city. Approximately 2,500 attend the church in Lr. Abbey St. every week and a key feature is the many self-help groups that use the premises on an ongoing basis. Rev. John Stephens […]