Posted on 30. Nov, 2005 in Environment, Natural Disaster
Colette Kirwan from Trocaire speaks to us about the devastation in Pakistan after the recent earthquake. She talks about the mood there currently and the feelings of confusion and fear of after shocks. She reminds us not to forget about the people of Pakistan coming up to the Christmas period and to please make donations […]
Posted on 30. Nov, 2005 in Church Teachings, Missionary, Saints
An introduction to the life of St. Francis Xavier. He was the first missionary to India, his body was taken back to Goa when he died and now there is a pilgrimage to his tomb. Jesuits from India, Spain and China talk to us about why this saint is so important in their countries.
Posted on 02. Nov, 2005 in Economy, Faith and Justice
Eugene Quinn, director of the Jesuit Centre of Faith and Justice and a trained economist, talks to Miriam Gormally about the impact of European policies and the worry that Europe is at a crossroads and the most vulnerable will suffer. He explains that Europe is developing three pillars: economic, social and environment but that some […]
Posted on 02. Nov, 2005 in Marriage therapy, Volunteering, Weddings and Marriage
ACCORD is an Irish voluntary Catholic organisation that aims to promote a deeper understanding of Christian marriage and to offer people the means to safeguard and nourish their marriage and family relationships. Steven Cummins & John Farrelly from ACCORD talk about the qualities they look for in volunteers and working within the Catholic ethos. They […]
Posted on 02. Nov, 2005 in Faith and Justice, Health, HIV/Aids
Sr. Mary Baron shares her experiences of working with AIDS and HIV sufferers in Tanzania with Miriam Gormally She talks about the challenges she has faced there, her desire to go back and looking to Oscar Romaro for faith and hope in tough times. Miriam asks if she finds it difficult to come home and […]
Posted on 02. Nov, 2005 in Death, Grief, Uncategorized
The purpose of the Beginning Experience ministry is to facilitate the grief resolution process for adults and children who have suffered a loss through death, divorce or separation, thereby enabling them to again love themselves, others and God. Carmel Ryan, President of the Beginning Experience ministry in Ireland explains who comes to this course and […]
Posted on 02. Nov, 2005 in Mass, Music, Saints
Peter Barley, organist and choir conductor at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, talks to Miriam Gormally about the importance of choosing the correct music for mass and maintaining enough balance to draw people in but not distract them from the ceremony. Miriam queries when music actually became popular in the church or itv it was always there. […]
Posted on 02. Nov, 2005 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Community, Crime, Young people
Fr. Jim Caffrey, director of the CFC, talks to Pat Coyle about the recent Ferns report and how this will affect his work in Catholic Youth services. Pat asks what can now be done to protect young people in the future. Fr. Jim explains the code of practice they have adopted to run CYC and […]
Posted on 02. Nov, 2005 in Crime, Death, Faith and Justice, Humanitarian Aid
Breda Hegerty presents a short news bulletin from around the world with the latest updates on current topics including the UN appeal for more donations to help the Pakistan earthquake, news from the Vatican including cooperation between Vatican & Russian foreign policy and the exploitation of migrants,naming of a media find in honour of the […]
Posted on 19. Oct, 2005 in Church Teachings, Young people
Youth for Unity is an group made up of boys and girls from all over Ireland. They are part of the Focolare movement which extends to 182 countries and they organise a number of events, projects and initiatives to bring about unity with different cultures and break down barriers. Youth for Unity member Anne Murray, […]