Posted on 06. Sep, 2013 in Faith and Justice
The Legion Of Mary Youth Conference takes place in Dublin in All Hallows. Here we listen to various people’s experiences of what it’s like to be part of the Legion. The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church, serve the Church and their neighbour on […]
Posted on 05. Sep, 2013 in Young people
“Go and make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28: 19). A note from Pope Francis: “This is the great missionary mandate that Christ gave the whole Church, and today, two thousand years later, it remains as urgent as ever. This mandate should resound powerfully in your hearts. The year of preparation for the gathering in […]
Posted on 05. Sep, 2013 in Charity
All Ireland Vintage Bike Gathering The VINCENTIAN LAY MISSIONARIES (VLM) has been sending volunteers to Ethiopia since 1995. Two young Cork women, Mary O’Sullivan from Sundays Well and Katie McGrath from Riverstown were the first volunteers. They taught in a school which caters for over 800 deprived children, with various life-challenges. Since then the VLM has grown […]
Posted on 29. Aug, 2013 in Celibacy/Sexuality
A piece from our archive – April 5th 2013 The recent Bishop’s Conference for the Church of Ireland was held at Ballyconnell in Cavan. It was an attempt to address issues of gender and sexuality within the Church, in particular homosexuality. Archdeacon Gordon Linney who contributed to the book, Moving forward together: Homosexuality and […]
Posted on 08. Aug, 2013 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Church Teachings, Feminism/Women in the Church
A piece from our archive – July 19th 2012 – Fr. James Kullen discusses controversial issues in the church and female ordination. Choosing the priesthood is perhaps no longer a traditional choice, but one that still attracts those who feel the call. Fr. James Kullen is a newly ordained priest and he talks with Miriam […]
Posted on 01. Aug, 2013 in Church Teachings, Music
James MacMillan CBE is described by his peers as “one of the most successful living composers”. He is also a prolific conductor, engaging audiences around the world with his work. Strongly influenced by his Scottish origin and Catholic faith, some of his major recent works include his St John Passion, co-commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra, Concertgebouw […]
Posted on 01. Aug, 2013 in Church Teachings, Economy
Many people who bought during the boom times now find themselves trapped in a position of negative equity with little hope of relief. They often feel resentment that a bailout was so quickly made available to the banks, while ordinary borrowers were left to fend for themselves. Furthermore new laws have made it easier for […]
Posted on 01. Aug, 2013 in Pilgrimage
Many of us would love a chance to get away from it all and have some peace. For many, pilgrimage is the best choice for this. One of the most renowned and arguably challenging pilgrimages is Lough Derg, but every year it brings in crowds. Philomena Doherty from Donnybrook in Dublin has completed the three-day […]
Posted on 25. Jul, 2013 in Vatican
Fr John O’Connor, Parish Priest of St. Anne’s Shankill, Dublin, worked in Buenos Aires from 1973 for 31 years. During that time he was a family friend of Cardinal Bergoglio, now Pope Francis. The new Pope, as Archbishop, was also his superior. Fr. O’Connor says that the important thing about Pope Francis is that he […]
Posted on 25. Jul, 2013 in Pilgrimage, Spirituality
Lough Derg, the Sanctuary of St Patrick, is a unique island of pilgrimage, in a small lake in County Donegal. Laura Byrne speaks to Fr. Robert McCabe, staff priest on Lough Derg and a chaplain in the Irish Army, about the enduring and increasing appeal of pilgrimage despite the strict routine and austere practices. Fr. […]