Posted on 18. Apr, 2007 in Faith and Justice, Relationships, Spirituality, Uncategorized, Vocation
It’s just over two years ago since we saw those amazing scenes in St. Peter’s Square in Rome when we witnessed first the funeral of John Paul 11 and later on, the election of Pope Benedict the sixteenth who has just celebrated his 80th birthday. John Paul II was 84 when he died – a […]
Posted on 04. Apr, 2007 in Church Teachings, Music
This week our music is the Hallelujah Chorus from a recording of the Messiah by Our Lady’s Choral Society
Posted on 04. Apr, 2007 in Easter, Relationships, Seasons of the Church Year
With almost every parish in the country having Polish people in their midst, how much do we know about them or their customs at times like Christmas or Easter? Magda grew up in a small village in Poland, and has lived in Ireland for about two years. Here she tells Eileen Good about Easter in […]
Posted on 04. Apr, 2007 in Easter, Seasons of the Church Year
Joe was a great friend to Mary at a very difficult time in her life, and Joe who loved Easter most of all, faced one particular Easter at a most difficult time in his lift. Here Mary recounts that time in Joe’s life
Posted on 04. Apr, 2007 in Church Teachings, Easter, Seasons of the Church Year
In an appropriate Easter reflection, broadcaster and writer Mary Murphy recalls a night when the phrase ‘Could you not watch one hour with me?’ was never more appropriate.
Posted on 04. Apr, 2007 in Crime
Human trafficking is a global phenomenon and affects virtually every country in the world. In a global context it is estimated that anywhere between 700,000 and 4,000,000 women and children are moved across international borders each year with huge profit being made. Ireland is not immune to the phenomenon and of late has been seeing […]
Posted on 04. Apr, 2007 in Book review, Book Reviews, Church Teachings, Environment
What does our religion have to say about the current environmental crisis? Rachel Keirse reviewed two books, looking at the subject of the Church’s teachings on environment and how we as Christians can become more proactive. The first book, “Why are we Deaf to the Cry of the Earth” is by well-known environmental spokesperson Sean […]
Posted on 04. Apr, 2007 in Charity, Humanitarian Aid, Poverty
Do you have a garden – a window box – a flower pot? if you do, you could grow a plant for Africa …. well, for Oxfam initially and when they sell the plant, the money will go Africa. You don’t need to be an expert, as Peter Tomlinson of Oxfam told Eileen Good.
Posted on 04. Apr, 2007 in Depression, Mental Health, Suicide
Given that Ireland has the highest suicide rate amongst the young adult populations, it is crucial to find a way that adequate support can be made available to them. The Samaritans have come up with a new service; responding to distress by text and email. Miriam Gormally met Maggie Hayden, the director of the Dublin […]
Posted on 04. Apr, 2007 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Feminism/Women in the Church
In her quest for an intimate relationship with God, Noreen Mackey’s journey almost defies belief – she entered a Carmelite Monastery not once, but twice – and neither worked. Her account of the journey is a compelling read in her just published book The Crystal Fountain. She told Eileen Good about the search and where […]