Posted on 21. Apr, 2016 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Humane Vitae
The Pro Life Campaign says that homelessness involving pregnant women has reached crisis point. There are over 20 pregnant women sleeping rough in Dublin every night. The Pro Life Campaign has said that addressing the homeless crisis involving pregnant women must be a top priority for the new government. They also criticised the National Women’s Council […]
Posted on 14. Apr, 2016 in Spirituality
Michael O’Sullivan SJ the Co founder of SpIRE, the Spirituality Institute for Research and Education, spoke about the the need for a leading institute for spirituality in Ireland. Following the closure of both the Milltown Institute and then All Hallows, himself and Bernadette Flanagan felt the lack of any place for spiritual studies in Ireland. […]
Posted on 14. Apr, 2016 in Christian Values, Faith and Justice
Towards Peace was set up by the Church as an organisation to provide a safe supportive space, where people who have been affected by abuse in a Church context can be accompanied as they seek their own experience of spiritual peace, one step at a time. People who have experienced abuse, in particular by Church […]
Posted on 07. Apr, 2016 in Achievement, Conflict
The film Spotlight has itself been in the spotlight after winning an Oscar for best film and best original screenplay. The story looks at the diligent and painstaking work of journalists who persist against all odds plodding away in musty archives, looking for a needle in a haystack. Speaking truth to power is a major […]
Posted on 07. Apr, 2016 in Christian Values, Family, Grief, Young people
The terrible tragedy that occurred in Buncranna where Louise Daniels lost her spouse, her children, her sister and her mother is hard for anyone to comprehend. For many it might cause questions wondering where is God in the midst of such darkness or even whether God exists at all when such terrible things can happen. […]
Posted on 31. Mar, 2016 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Easter, Retreats
The Resurrection is the central tenet of Christianity says Eugene McCaffrey OCD. It represents the beginning of something new and miraculous. Fr Eugene believes that the people who took part in the 1916 Rising chose Easter time because they had in mind the resurrection of Ireland and the creating of a new country. He cites […]
Posted on 31. Mar, 2016 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Faith Groups
The Loyola Institute in Trinity college is organising a conference titled, The Role of Church in a Pluralist Society – Good Riddance or Good Influence? It will take place in Trinity College Dublin. Dr. Con Casey, who has an interest in inter-religious dialogue, believes it to be a “question of great relevance” and that the […]
Posted on 24. Mar, 2016 in Community, Easter, Family, Gospel Values, Poverty, Refugees, Seasons of the Church Year
40% of asylum seekers living in Direct Provision have been waiting 5 years or more for a final decision to be reached on their claim for protection. JRS Ireland is working to secure durable solutions for these asylum seekers and their families. Miriam Gormally spoke with David Moriarity, policy and advocacy officer with JRS, about how […]
Posted on 24. Mar, 2016 in Chaplaincy, Christian Values, Community, Crime, Education, Holy Week, Places of Conflict, Poverty, Prison, Rehabilitation, Seasons of the Church Year
A recent article in the Irish Times featured an interview with Stephen Plunkett, chief executive of U-Casadh, a programme aimed at rehabilitating prisoners. In it he says that the vast majority of prisoners are not violent and shouldn’t be locked up but rather rehabilitated. The Easter Christian message in particular reminds us of the respect […]
Posted on 24. Mar, 2016 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Easter, Fundraising, Schools, Seasons of the Church Year
This year’s Trocáire box comes with a difference. Instead of focusing on the people who will be receiving the money it will be focusing on those who are giving money. They also talked about why in particular they have been focusing on climate justice and why it is the most important issue of the day. […]