Posted on 19. Nov, 2015 in Christian Values, Faith Groups, Grief, Prayer
Conor Deane was invited to the first Armagh Diocesan Charismatic Weekend in the Servite Priory, Benburb in Co. Tyrone where all the charismatic prayer groups from within the diocese and further afield gathered for the first time this century. Members of the National [Charismatic] Service Committee were also present. The event was facilated by “The 12” […]
Posted on 19. Nov, 2015 in Christian Values, Conflict, Crime, Death, Grief
The dreadful events in Paris causes everybody to wonder where this violence came from and what led up to it? Sometimes different agendas get played out and people seize their chance to push a course – Rumsfeld in US after 9/11 used the occasion to go after Saddam Hussein; Marion Le Pen in France today […]
Posted on 12. Nov, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Humane Vitae
Cora Sherlock is Deputy Chairperson of the Pro Life Campaign. She is a practising solicitor based in Dublin. The Campaign promotes pro-life education and defends human life at all stages, from conception to natural death. It also campaigns for resources to support and assist pregnant women and those in need of healing after abortion. She talks with Miriam Gormally […]
Posted on 05. Nov, 2015 in Christian Values
Jeff Cavins, the designer of a hugely successful bible study programme, is coming to Ireland and on Saturday 21st November he will lead a workshop on The Bible: Our Everlasting Story, in the Waterfront Hall, Belfast. Alan McGuckian SJ, of the the Living Church Office in Belfast, is one of the event organisers. He says that over the past […]
Posted on 05. Nov, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Family, Gospel Values
Last week, we looked at the response of We are Church to the recent Synod on the family. They were largely disappointed by the Synod feeling that it continued to exclude groups whom they felt should no longer be marginalised. This week we hear from Cathal Barry, journalist with the Irish Catholic who was over in […]
Posted on 29. Oct, 2015 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Christian Values, Family, Sexuality, Young people
We are Church Ireland declared themselves very disappointed with the final report by Catholic Bishops meeting in Rome over the past three weeks on the issue of the family in contemporary society. The report ‘s 94 paragraphs indicate that the majority of the voting Bishops do not favour change either in the teaching or discipline of the […]
Posted on 29. Oct, 2015 in Christian Values, Death, Ecology
The month of November is a time to remember the dead. It is a time when the hibernation of nature in preparation for the rebirth of spring reminds us of the natural rhythm of life and death. Even more it reminds us of our Christian Faith with its emphasis on birth, death and resurrection. The […]
Posted on 22. Oct, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Gospel Values, Vocation
Fiona O’Connor The Alpha Course, now known simply as Alpha, is an evangelistic course which seeks to introduce the basics of the Christian faith through a series of talks and discussions. It is described by its organisers as “an opportunity to explore the meaning of life”. More traditionally attended by evangelical Protestants, it has, in recent years been embraced by Christians of all […]
Posted on 22. Oct, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Death, Gospel Values, Humanitarian Aid, Refugees, Uncategorized
Dr. John Newton with Miriam Gormally Persecuted and Forgotten? A report on Christians oppressed for their faith 2013-15 was compiled by Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need. The report assesses countries where there are violations of religious freedom. It concludes on the warning that if the exodus of Christians continues from Iraq and Syria that […]
Posted on 22. Oct, 2015 in Art, Christian Values, Church Teachings
Having just exhibited her work throughout Europe, Eve Parnell brings her current exhibition, A Postcard to Ireland, to the RDS. Characterised by a sense of wonder at the world along with the people, nature and objects that lie within it, A Postcard to Ireland also taps into Eve’s appreciation of her faith and of religious […]