Posted on 09. May, 2013 in Church Teachings, Humane Vitae, Uncategorized
In this second part of our series on euthanasia, Dr. John Murray talks about euthanasia and the common good, arguing that giving people the right to assisted suicide might lead to others being actively put under pressure to choose to die. He draws on examples from other countries to explain his point further to Miriam […]
Posted on 09. May, 2013 in Church Teachings, Feminism/Women in the Church, Uncategorized
May is the month of Mary, whom we associate with motherhood. Motherhood is one of the most life-changing events in the life of any woman. Helen Gallivan, author of the book “Dawn without Darkness” writes about the connection she felt with the biblical stories of motherhood upon giving birth to her own daughter. Miriam Gormally […]
Posted on 02. May, 2013 in Church Teachings, Humane Vitae
The recent high court case rejecting Marie Fleming’s appeal to die has highlighted the issue of assisted suicide. In this first of a two part series, Dr. John Murray, lecturer in Moral Theology in Mater Dei and member of the Iona institute, speaks with Miriam Gormally about the Church’s teaching on euthanasia and the right […]
Posted on 02. May, 2013 in Charity, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Millions of people in Syria have been displaced due to the civil war, many of them flooding into neighbouring countries. Gerry Clarke, based in Beirut, works with the JRS helping those who have had to flee their country due to the conflict. He talks with Pat Coyle about the tragedy of the lives of those […]
Posted on 02. May, 2013 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values
Loyola Press is a Catholic publisher offering books, ministry resources, articles and educational program support. Pat Coyle spoke to the publisher Paul Campbell SJ about a particularly special project that they are running at the moment producing material for people with special needs who wish to receive the sacraments.
Posted on 25. Apr, 2013 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
The debate over maternal suicide and abortion continues to weigh heavily in Ireland. For some the answers may be clear, but what if somebody is gang raped under an oppressive dictatorship? Michael O’Sullivan SJ, Director of the Applied Christian Spirituality Postgraduate programme in All Hallows, discusses two women, one a nun, who became pregnant when gang […]
Posted on 25. Apr, 2013 in Religious patronage, Religious teaching, Schools
During Croke Park II, teachers’ salaries have once again come under scrutiny, with the unions so far voting no to proposed changes. However for most trainee teachers, the real issue is whether they will even get a job. Miriam Gormally spoke with Sean Henry, a trainee teacher in Religion and English in Mater Dei. He […]
Posted on 25. Apr, 2013 in Church Teachings, Ecology
Eco-Congregation Ireland (ECI) and Kilkenny eco-churches are holding an Eco Roadshow on the theme ‘Live Simply, Live Well ~ why Christians should care about the environment’ in the River Court Hotel, Kilkenny on Saturday 20th April from 2-5pm. The speakers will be environmentalist Gavin Harte, and eco-theologian and author, Fr Seán McDonagh SSC. The Church […]
Posted on 18. Apr, 2013 in Ecology, Environment, Poverty
The persistence of hunger in the 21st century represents “the grossest of human rights violations” and the “greatest ethical failure of the current global system”, President Michael D Higgins said as he opened an international conference on the issue in Dublin earlier this week. Miriam Gormally spoke with Christopher Mweembe who was at the conference. […]
Posted on 18. Apr, 2013 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Church Teachings, Feminism/Women in the Church
In the final part of our series, Pope Francis and me, we look at some of the controversial issues within the church. John Guiney SJ spoke with Miriam Gormally about his hopes for how Pope Francis will deal with women’s ordination, celibacy and homosexuality. He began first by saying how pleased he was that a […]