Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Book Reviews
Ever want to know what kind of adventures and mischief boys really get up to? Then this is the book that reveals all as well as giving us a few ideas for new “adventure” projects. Peter O’Connor gives a review telling us why it would make the perfect present for the man or boy in […]
Posted on 04. Oct, 2006 in Book Reviews, Relationships
The relationship between mothers and sons is one which Colin Tobin explores in his new book, Mothers and Sons. Tobin looks at some very unusual Mother and Son situations and examining the psychological nuances of their often fraught relationship. Peter O’Connor gives a review of the book.
Posted on 04. Oct, 2006 in Book Reviews, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Europe and the Roman Catholic Church is the title of an article by Jesuit priest Gerry O’Hanlon, featured in a book the Future of Europe published by the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice. In the article Fr. O’Hanlon says that many people no longer listen sympathetically or at all to what the Church officially […]
Posted on 04. Oct, 2006 in Book Reviews, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Vocation
Benedictine Monk Fr. Andrew Nugent is Prior of Glenstal Abbey in Co. Limerick. He has written many articles in the area of pastoral theology and is also the author of two bestselling novels The Four Courts Murder and Second Burial for a Black Prince (drawing on his former life as a trial lawyer!). His most […]
Posted on 04. Oct, 2006 in Book Reviews, Caring for Children, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Conflict is an inevitable part of home life, but what matters is how we deal with it. Tony Byrne, CssP and Kathleen Maguire PBVM give talks all around the country on Harmony in the Home and are now holding a national seminar in Croke Park on November 11th to launch their new book, Harmony in […]
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Book review, Book Reviews, Church Teachings, Environment, Saints
One of the striking things in Maeve Binchy’s new book, “White Thorn Woods” is the portrayal of a parish priest. She gives an insightful and sympathetic account of some of the stress and loneliness that a Priest’s life can involve. Here Peter O’Connor reviews the book.
Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Book Reviews, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Vocation
“If you want to learn a new way of being Church, Brazil is the best place to go.” In her book, “Church Alive!” Teresa Mee shares her story of her mission to Nigeria and Brazil. “We are the Church” Teresa says is the phrase Brazilians use to describe themselves. Miriam Gormally met Teresa and asked […]
Posted on 14. Dec, 2005 in Book Reviews
Have you finished your Christmas shopping? Books are always a great gift, so what seasonal books should you get? Miriam Gormally met with Brenda Drumm who works for the Catholic communication Office in Maynooth and she picked out some of her favourite books for children and adults Brenda Drummand explaining what was so special about […]