Posted on 18. Jun, 2015 in Christian Values, Climate Change, EcoCongregations, Ecology, Economy, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values, Nature
Pope Francis’ latest Encyclical focuses heavily on climate change and asks us all to protect our “common home”. This emphasis on ecology comes as no surprise to Jacqueline Kelleher who works in the Heritage Walled Garden in the Avila Centre in Dublin. The project was developed in order to create a community in the urban […]
Posted on 18. Jun, 2015 in Christian Values, Community, Death, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values, Humanitarian Aid, Spiritual
On May 23rd, Oscar Romero was beatified. Pope Francis said he “guided, defended and protected his flock, remaining loyal to the Gospel, in communion with the Church,” and in particular gave attention to the poorest and most marginalised in society. Romero was a controversial figure who was called back to the Vatican on three occasions, […]
Posted on 18. Jun, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Spirituality
Signs and symbols form a large part of our everyday life, but sometimes they are so present that it’s hard to decipher them. Pat Coyle is an award winning journalist and broadcaster with over 25 years experience. He own Masters in Philosophy focused on symbols in art and culture. She has had regular appearances as […]
Posted on 11. Jun, 2015 in Art, Book review, Christian Values, Education
A book of Donegal photos by the renowned Fr Browne was launched at Donegal County Museum in association with Messenger Publications on Thursday June 11. Jesuit photographer Father Frank Browne, famous for his photos of the Titanic, was a regular visitor to Donegal between 1920s to late 1940s, where he gave missions in parishes around the […]
Posted on 11. Jun, 2015 in Christian Values, Conflict, Poverty, Refugees
A former assistant Provincial of Slovakia felt like he was going to a sure death when he was asked to go to refugee camps in Iraq, a country largely dominated by the Islamic extremist group ISIS. Peter Gerasak SJ eventually made the decision to go when he asked himself, ‘If my family was from Iraq, would I […]
Posted on 04. Jun, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Music
“First things first” is a song written by Tim Valentine SJ for his brother Peter for the album “First things first”. Tim wrote the lyrics after coming back from Iraq as a Christian army chaplain. He was inspired by his war experience and our need for God’s grace. His lyrics are truly inspirational, and bring a strong […]
Posted on 28. May, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings
On May 22nd, Ireland was the first country to pass same sex marriage by popular vote. There was much heated debate leading up to the referendum and while there was much celebration in Dublin Castle, there still remain some concerns on the No side of the debate. Miriam Gormally met with Phil Dunne joint co-ordinator […]
Posted on 28. May, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings
On May 22nd, Ireland was the first country to pass same sex marriage by popular vote. There was much heated debate leading up to the referendum and while there was much celebration in Dublin Castle, there still remain some concerns on the No side of the debate. Miriam Gormally met with Phil Dunne joint co-ordinator […]
Posted on 21. May, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Conflict, Places of Conflict, War / Civil Unrest
Tim Valentine SJ, US army Chaplain, on far right, with Cadets Tim Valentine SJ entered the army in his forties to train to become a Chaplain. Having spent most of his life as a teacher, his world was changed completely when he was a first hand witness to the destruction of the New York Twin […]
Posted on 21. May, 2015 in Christian Values, Prison
Earlier this week, the Irish Prison Service and the Irish Probation Service launched their Joint Strategy for prisons for 2015-2017. The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice say that certain critical objectives were not met in previous strategic plans and they worry that the same will happen to the current Joint Strategy. They are specifically […]