Posted on 30. Mar, 2005 in Ecology, Education, Environment
The Tree Council of Ireland is a voluntary non-governmental organisation that aims to educate the public about trees and be a representative voice for tree culture and tree promotion. John McLoughlin talks to Miriam Gormally about the importance of connecting with nature and how they are trying to educate the population by introducing an informative […]
Posted on 30. Mar, 2005 in Church Teachings, Gospel Values
The narrative Gospel of Mark is one of the Synoptic Gospels and proclaims Jesus as the Son of God. Fr. Oliver Crilly talks about why St. Mark’s Gospel is one of his favourites and how he enjoys the drama in it. He talks about how he particularly loves the interaction in this gospel because the reader […]
Posted on 30. Mar, 2005 in Faith and Justice
Liam Cahill and Miriam Gormally present international updates from around the world including news that Bishop Raymond Field has criticised the government’s new revised arrangements for migrant parents of Irish children applying for permission to remain in the state, Bishop Willy Walsh has called for more people to join ACCORD and help with their marriage […]
Posted on 16. Mar, 2005 in Economy, Humanitarian Aid
Bishop Berhaneyesus talks to Miriam Gormally about the problems surrounding trade in Ethiopia and how prices determined outside the producing country is putting small farmers in the situation where they can no longer feed their families. He feels trade policies are now required to give the poorer producing countries more control over their products and […]
Posted on 16. Mar, 2005 in Discrimination, Education, Schools
Schools in Ireland have mainly been denominational and organised with a particular ethos in mind that suited the community it supported. In the last number of years Ireland has changed and become more diverse and this had led to an increase in multi cultural schools. Raymond Topley and Gareth Byrne talk to Miriam Gormally about […]
Posted on 16. Mar, 2005 in Easter, Ecology, Environment, Seasons of the Church Year
The role of the Tree Council is to promote the planting, care and enjoyment of trees. John McLoughlin speaks to Miriam Gormally about the significance of trees at Easter time, starting with Palm Sunday. He talks about the ‘Crown of Thorns’ of Good Friday, the wood used to make the cross and the Elder Tree […]
Posted on 16. Mar, 2005 in Church Teachings, Gospel Values
The Gospel of Matthew is the first book of the New Testament, and is especially noted for Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and his 8 Beatitudes. Fr. Oliver Crilly talks about the writings of Matthew and how he addresses both the Jewish and the Greek-speaking gentile communities and explained how to be a good Christian. […]
Posted on 16. Mar, 2005 in Easter, Holy Week, Seasons of the Church Year
Good Friday is a very special religious holiday where Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Canon Tom Haskins talks about the special three hour service that has been held at St. Anne’s for a generation or more. He explains the origin of this three hour service and describes what happens in the church during the […]
Posted on 16. Mar, 2005 in Easter, Seasons of the Church Year
Easter Sunday is one of the most festive events among Christians worldwide, commemorating Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death, as written in the Christian bible. Fr. Jack McArdle talks about the importance of this time because if Jesus had not risen from the dead then our whole faith would be in vain. He reflects on the […]
Posted on 16. Mar, 2005 in Easter, Seasons of the Church Year
Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, with the feast being celebrated each year on the Sunday before Easter. Fr. Wilfred Harrington, lecturer in Theology and Philosophy, takes a look at this triumphant event and how Jesus had made it a deliberately low key event even though he was arriving in Jerusalem as a prophet. […]