Posted on 02. Apr, 2015 in Christian Values, Easter, Holy Week
Jesus Christ made seven final statements during his last hours on the cross. These statements offer a glimpse into the depths of his suffering to accomplish redemption. They reveal his divinity as well as his humanity. Pat Coyle was part of a group that was asked to pick one of the statements and to give […]
Posted on 02. Apr, 2015 in Addiction, Drugs
Ferghal McGrath battled with addiction for many years. Having lost his father at a young age, he turned to drugs to find a way to fill the gap. However his life was turned around by a profound experience of the divine which told him that he was loved and protected. He explains more to Conor Deane.
Posted on 26. Mar, 2015 in Church Teachings, Easter, Gospel Values, Holy Week, Lent
For Fr. Michael McCullagh, spiritual director in Maynooth University, Holy Week and Lent are a time when we’re walking in the footsteps of the Lord. Here he talks us through the time from Ash Wednesday to Holy week, looking in particular at Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. He explains to Miriam […]
Posted on 26. Mar, 2015 in Church Teachings, Easter, Holy Week
On Palm Sunday, Christians celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, the week before his death and resurrection. For many Christian churches, Palm Sunday, or “Passion Sunday,” marks the beginning of Holy Week, which concludes on Easter Sunday. The Bible reveals that when Jesus entered Jerusalem, the crowds greeted him by waving palm […]
Posted on 26. Mar, 2015 in Church Teachings, Gospel Values, Vocation
Every vocation has its own story. Pat Davis SJ recently celebrated 20 years of ministry with the Jesuits. His vocation was an unexpected one. At the suggestion of a friend, he made a spur of the moment decision to go to a ‘come and see’ type event with the Jesuits in Mongret, Limerick. The friend […]
Posted on 19. Mar, 2015 in Church Teachings, Feminism/Women in the Church, Gospel Values
Country and gospel singer, James Kilbane is releasing his twelfth album, his second in association with Veritas Publications, Dublin. It is titled, “Mary: The Lord’s servant”. It is a mix of traditional and contemporary songs, drawing on scripture and prayer to highlight aspects of the life of the mother of Jesus Christ. James Kilbane continues […]
Posted on 19. Mar, 2015 in Charity, Christian Values, Gospel Values, Music
“If Jesus comes tomorrow, what then?” is the latest single release from the Irish country singer. This classic country song was from the pens of Nashville writing legends Max D. Barnes, Vern Gosdin. Kilbane now puts his Irish country touch on this classic tune. The quote from John 2:5 at the start is from the Wedding at Cana.
Posted on 12. Mar, 2015 in Christian Values, Faith and Justice, Family, Relationships, Weddings and Marriage
This coming May, the people of Ireland will be asked to decide whether the following new wording should be added to the Constitution: ‘Marriage may be contracted in accordance with law by two persons without distinction as to their sex.’ Faith in Marriage Equality is a group of religious people who have come together to […]
Posted on 12. Mar, 2015 in Christian Values, Poverty, Uncategorized
Austerity policies in the EU have contributed to intense economic suffering, particularly for young people and other vulnerable social groups, a new report has found. Inequality is on the rise, with growing numbers of extremely rich people alongside growing numbers at risk of poverty. 123 million EU citizens – one in every four – are at […]
Posted on 12. Mar, 2015 in Saints
This March 28th marks the fifth centenary of the birth of St Teresa of Avila. “Let Nothing Trouble You” is a book by Eugene McCaffrey OCD written as a tribute to her remarkable story. Putting together pieces from her writings, he reminds of how openly she shares her humanity with everyone, helping us to access […]