Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 in Book Reviews
This week Peter O’Connor reviews This Year it Will Be Different –a collection of short stories by Maeve Binchy and Foolish Mortals by Jennifer Johnston. Both Books have been recently published by Irish authors and have a central theme of Christmas.
Posted on 27. Jun, 2007 in Book Reviews, Church Teachings, Spirituality
The search for the mystery of God as revealed in creation and in human beings has been a life long preoccupation of Enda McDonagh, one of the most eminent theologians of our time. Theologian and author Catherine McCann told Eileen Good why she read his latest book ‘Immersed in Mystery.’
Posted on 27. Jun, 2007 in Book Reviews, Community, Environment, Faith and Justice
How can we ensure that our voices are heard, our views respected and our opinions considered by those who govern? How does democracy relate to power – to politics and politicians – and why do people lose faith in ‘the politicians’? Eileen Good spoke to Edmond Grace about these issues in his new book and […]
Posted on 27. Jun, 2007 in Achievement, Book Reviews, Church Teachings
The book, “The Ever Open Door”, compiled and edited by Fr. Ambrose Tinsley, is about Sr. Eucharia Keane, a woman who inspired many. Described as “all that is good in Mercy”, she went wherever there was a need, working with the homeless, ex- prisoners, travellers and generally anybody who came to her. Fr. Ambrose put […]
Posted on 18. Apr, 2007 in Art, Book Reviews, Different abilities, Relationships
“Face On” is a book about disability arts in Ireland and beyond. It features a collection of writings and an eclectic mix of readings, poetry, performance and film, exploring disability and deaf arts and culture in an Irish context. The pieces give honest and often humorous accounts of artists’ personal experiences of disability in terms […]
Posted on 04. Apr, 2007 in Book review, Book Reviews, Church Teachings, Environment
What does our religion have to say about the current environmental crisis? Rachel Keirse reviewed two books, looking at the subject of the Church’s teachings on environment and how we as Christians can become more proactive. The first book, “Why are we Deaf to the Cry of the Earth” is by well-known environmental spokesperson Sean […]
Posted on 20. Mar, 2007 in Book Reviews
This week, Peter O’Connor looks at three books, “The Secret River,” by Kate Grenville, “The Book Thief,” by Martin Zusak and “The Collectors” by David Baldacci.
Posted on 07. Feb, 2007 in Book Reviews, Church Teachings, Lent
Lent is a time when we take stock and evaluate the meaning and purpose of our lives. Pat Coyle, Manager of the Jesuit Communication centre, looked at two books that allow you time and space for that reflection, Lent for the Not so Holy by Anthea Dove and a pocket-size Lenten edition of Sacred Space […]
Posted on 24. Jan, 2007 in Book Reviews
Peter O’Connor reviews some books that you might like to read this January. He looks at For One More Day by Mitch Albom and 1,000 Years of Good Prayers by Yiyun Li.
Posted on 10. Jan, 2007 in Book Reviews
Peter O’Connor gives a review on three books that are well worth checking out in the New Year. Imperium a historical novel by Robert Harris, Paula Spencer a fictional novel by Roddy Doyle and The Innocent Man, a true story by John Grisham.