Posted on 28. Dec, 2017 in Christian Values, Music
As the weather gets colder and snow begins to fall in parts of the country, we tune into a classic song Dreaming of a White Christmas from Clare Mance with Bob Gline from their album “Feelings at Christmas”. The Album is available on iTunes and proceeds from the sales go to the samanala foundation. https://www.samanalafoundation.com/
Posted on 21. Dec, 2017 in Christian Values, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values, Humanitarian Aid
If you know someone who has it all, maybe it could be worth considering giving their gift to someone who really needs it, so says Eoghan Rice, head of Communications with Trócaire. He described some of the many gifts that Trócaire has on offer as part of the Christmas gift to Miriam Gormally and how […]
Posted on 21. Dec, 2017 in Christian Values, Community, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values, Liturgy, Music
Twenty-seven years ago Clare Mance, a professional singer and Bob Gline, a film writer, recorded the song, They’re taking Jesus out of Christmas. They recorded in Angel Studio in London under grammy award winning, Pete Moore and producer Ken Barnes who produced works with Bing Crosby and many other greats. It was in many ways a prophetic song, looking […]
Posted on 21. Dec, 2017 in Christian Values, Music
Here is Clare Mance with Bob Gline singing, They’re taking Jesus out of Christmas. The name of the Album is Feelings At Christmas and can be listened to on Youtube and downloaded on iTunes.
Posted on 14. Dec, 2017 in Christian Values, Community, Homelessness
Homelessness is a major issue for us in our society and has been to the fore over the last number of months with record high numbers sleeping rough or without a proper home. Every year the Belvedere College Sleep-Out and Fast raises money for three well-known charities that work with the homeless, Focus Ireland, The […]
Posted on 14. Dec, 2017 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Faith and Justice
In his debut book, Sunday Times columnist David Quinn looks back at nearly 25 years of enormous social change in Ireland. He explores many of the big social changes that have been taking place during this time, including debates over marriage and abortion. He looks at how the Church also played a role in driving […]
Posted on 07. Dec, 2017 in Book Reviews, Charity, Christian Values, Gospel Values, Volunteering
Author of Suprised by Fire, Martina Lehane Sheenan spoke about where we get our happiness from. She pointed to studies that showed that most of our happiness comes, not from our external belongings, but from our own inner attitude. She spoke with Miriam Gormally about how happiness shouldn’t necessarily been seen as something outside of […]
Posted on 07. Dec, 2017 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Feminism/Women in the Church, Liturgy, Music, Saints
Mary is much celebrated at this time of year – December the 8th, when we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of Mary and Nov 21st, when we celebrate “The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary”. Marie Dunne, a Holy Faith Sister talks about how she wrote her song Mary Temple of the Lord for the […]
Posted on 30. Nov, 2017 in Christian Values, Community, Gospel Values
As Christmas approaches, people are encouraged to shop even more than ever. Days like Black Friday extend for a week, where massive pre Christmas sales entice more people to spend. To offer some reflection and an antidote to all the shopping madness, Columba Press along with The Irish Catholic organised “Bright Friday”. Bringing together poets, […]
Posted on 30. Nov, 2017 in Christian Values, Community, Married Couples, Music for marriage, Weddings and Marriage
From his album, The Family Collection, here is the Wedding Song, marking the beginning of an important journey.