Posted on 06. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values
‘Together We’re Better’ is the slogan of the recently established Taskforce on Active Citizenship. The aim of the Taskforce is to get the views of people interested in making their community a better place for everyone to live in, by addressing questions like ‘What does it mean to be an Active Citizen?’ Sr. Bernadette McMahon […]
Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Retreats
When travelling abroad at this time of year, many places strike a chord and cause us to think back on what we experienced, long after the holiday is over. The Rev. Patrick Comerford loves Greece and here he reflects on one of the places there that he found particularly inspiring – Mt. Athos.
Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Charity, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
As many people are about to get their SSIA cheques, it’s a good time to think about those less fortunate and in need of our help. Trocaire are running a scheme to encourage people who have had SSIA Accounts to continue the monthly payment habit, by donating a small amount every month to help Trocaire […]
Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Music
Specialising in music ministry for the past number of years, Liam Lawton has never been out of the best sellers lists. His albums ‘Another World’ and ‘Time’ have sold double platinum in Ireland alone and his tours of churches, cathedrals and venues in Ireland are always sold out. His latest venture – an open air […]
Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Communicating the Christian message is what the Church is about. Martin Long is Director of Communications in the Catholic Communications Office in Maynooth, Co. Kildare. He was recently involved in hosting the annual conference for Catholic press officers from all over Europe, held for the first time ever in Maynooth. Miriam Gormally met with Martin […]
Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Church of Ireland, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Many people today only think of China as the world’s fastest-growing capitalist economy, a place where many Irish jobs are now relocated. When Mao’s Communists came to power in 1949, China had less than a million Protestants and about three million Catholics. Today there is a phenomenal growth in the number of Christians. A survey […]
Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Irish - knock, Lough Derg, Croagh Patrick, Pilgrimage, St Patrick
For thousands of years pilgrims have ‘done’ Lough Derg. Situated in Co. Donegal, Station Island, also known as St. Patrick’s Purgatory, is one of about twenty islands on the lake. St. Patrick’s association with Lough Derg goes back to the earliest records and since the twelfth century legend has firmly established him there. Msgr. Richard […]
Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Book Reviews, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Vocation
“If you want to learn a new way of being Church, Brazil is the best place to go.” In her book, “Church Alive!” Teresa Mee shares her story of her mission to Nigeria and Brazil. “We are the Church” Teresa says is the phrase Brazilians use to describe themselves. Miriam Gormally met Teresa and asked […]
Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Music
As Frank Kearns, Francis Xavier was the founder and guitarist with legendary rock band Cactus World News, whose debut album sold over a quarter of a million copies world wide and whose music was featured on TV dramas such as ‘Miami Vice’. As a composer he is always seeking and travelling, experimenting and investigating – […]
Posted on 14. Jun, 2006 in Addiction, Alcohol, Young people
A new EU Report on the use, or abuse, of Alcohol in Ireland has again reinforced our high-ranking position in the ‘binge drinking’ league, confirming that Irish adults and teenagers have some of the worse drinking habits in Europe. Eileen Good spoke to Sinead Shannon of Alcohol Action Ireland and asked her about the significance […]