Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Christmas, Environment, Seasons of the Church Year
Christmas is a time when we bring trees, logs and branches into our home, as part of the celebrations. Miriam Gormally met John McLoughlin, director of the Tree Council of Ireland and asked him about the significance of trees in our homes at Christmas. She first asked him if there was any religious significance in […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Christmas, Church Teachings, Music, Seasons of the Church Year
Ite O’Donovan is passionate about music, especially choral music. A former director, and first ever women director, of the Palestrina Choir at Dublin’s Pro-Cathedral, she is currently director of the Dublin Choral Foundation, the Lassus Scholars and Piccolo Lasso (the juniors!). These are independent non-denominational choirs. Right now, like choirs nationwide, they are currently rehearsing […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Addiction, Faith and Justice, Relationships, Young people
Can young people enjoy themselves without alcohol? Richie Ryan, national host of the No Name club believes that they can and that it’s often just a case of getting people involved and focusing their energies in different directions. Miriam Gormally met Richie and asked him why he got involved with the No Name Club and […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Church of Ireland, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
The Hard Gospel project represents a commitment by the Church of Ireland to examine the challenges of faith which arise for Christians. In particular it looks at the commandment of “Love your neighbour” and examines how we can live that daily in a practical way.
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Advent, Church Teachings, Seasons of the Church Year
Advent is traditionally a time of waiting and preparation. But children in particular are not known for their patience. So what can you do as a family to help children get involved in learning about waiting and expectation? Peter O’Conor met Deirdre Sheeva who has worked liturgically in many parishes around Dublin and asked her […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Uncategorized
Every day we hear about deaths on the road. But the Christmas season is a time when festive spirits run high and there are often more crashes than usual. It can happen so quickly and is often a case of a momentary lapse of concentration. Ray Fuller, is a psychology professor in Trinity College Dublin […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Church Teachings, Religious teaching, Schools
Kathleen Darragh is a teacher in St. Mary’s Primary School in Cushendall, Co. Antrim. She is also the designated teacher for pastoral care and the R.E. co-ordinator for the school. This Christmas is an extra special one for Kathleen with the publication of her book for children The 12 Days of Christmas. She spoke to […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Christmas, Faith and Justice, Relationships, Seasons of the Church Year
Carmel Dawson is the national president of the ICA – The Irish Countrywomen’s Association. From Tullow in Co Carlow she is a life long member of the organisation. At this time of the year she is finishing up her countrywide travelling, getting organised for Christmas and making time for her family which is very important […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Advent, Church Teachings, Seasons of the Church Year
December 8th is one of the important feasts of Our Lady, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, and is celebrated during the season of Advent. Helen Gallivan is an author who has written extensively on Mary and she told Eileen Good about how we start our Advent readings with the Old Testament and go on […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Advent, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Seasons of the Church Year
As we start the Advent season we also get into the preparation for Christmas, and there are many ways in which we can prepare. One of the most recent ways we can do this is through today’s technology – from the comfort of your home or on even on a work break. Sacred Space is […]