Posted on 04. Oct, 2006 in Cancer, Chronic illness, Health
A diagnosis of cancer can be terrifying, but delaying a visit for a check up can be fatal. Miriam Gormally met Patrick Corley, a biochemist working as a research manager for the Irish Cancer Society and questioned him about reactions to a diagnosis of cancer, how we can overcome our fears and be encouraged to […]
Posted on 04. Oct, 2006 in Book Reviews, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Vocation
Benedictine Monk Fr. Andrew Nugent is Prior of Glenstal Abbey in Co. Limerick. He has written many articles in the area of pastoral theology and is also the author of two bestselling novels The Four Courts Murder and Second Burial for a Black Prince (drawing on his former life as a trial lawyer!). His most […]
Posted on 04. Oct, 2006 in Charity, Church Teachings, Death, Environment, Health, Humanitarian Aid, Poverty
Violence erupted in Darfur in 2003, between Arab nomadic farmers and a settled African community competing over land. Two rebel groups from the African community, who have been largely neglected by an Arab dominated nation, rose up in rebellion in 2003. The government armed the local militia who have spent the last 3 years attacking […]
Posted on 04. Oct, 2006 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
A recent BBC Panorama programme entitled Sex Crimes and the Vatican claimed that a church directive, which was updated by Pope Benedict when he was a cardinal, was being used to silence the claims of clerical sex abuse. Eileen Good spoke to Michael Mullaney, lecturer in Canon Law in Maynooth College, and asked him if […]
Posted on 04. Oct, 2006 in Book Reviews, Caring for Children, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Conflict is an inevitable part of home life, but what matters is how we deal with it. Tony Byrne, CssP and Kathleen Maguire PBVM give talks all around the country on Harmony in the Home and are now holding a national seminar in Croke Park on November 11th to launch their new book, Harmony in […]
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Economy, Faith and Justice
The football results have given Kerry great cause for celebration. But another outstanding feature of the county is its diversity. Currently about 7% of the population are Polish and the county is growing in strength and diversity. Diversity brings opportunity and challenge and Miriam Gormally met Michael Moynahan, a priest in the parish, who is […]
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Book review, Book Reviews, Church Teachings, Environment, Saints
One of the striking things in Maeve Binchy’s new book, “White Thorn Woods” is the portrayal of a parish priest. She gives an insightful and sympathetic account of some of the stress and loneliness that a Priest’s life can involve. Here Peter O’Connor reviews the book.
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Music
James Kilbane first came to fame through RTE’s You’re A Star. There he made his debut singing “How Great Thou Art” surprising audiences with his choice. He continues to sing inspirational music to Christian audiences, his most recent CD being the Divine Love. Eileen Good met James Kilbane, first asking him how it all started.
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Poverty
Kerry was recently twinned with Lesotho, a land locked county surrounded by South Africa. Miriam met Seán Lyons and Mary McGilacuddy both involved with KADE, Kerry Action for Development Education, and the twinning has become one of their projects. But how real or relevant is the twinning? Will it just end up as another sign […]
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Depression, Faith and Justice, Health, Mental Health
Some 28 prisoners are now trained as Samaritan Volunteers in a number of Dublin prisons and the organisation hopes to eventually extend the project to every prison in the State. These prisoners provide a confidential listening service for fellow inmates at Cloverhill, Wheatfield and Arbour Hill prisons. They are introduced to new prisoners as they […]