Posted on 02. Apr, 2015 in Christian Values, Easter, Holy Week
Jesus Christ made seven final statements during his last hours on the cross. These statements offer a glimpse into the depths of his suffering to accomplish redemption. They reveal his divinity as well as his humanity. Pat Coyle was part of a group that was asked to pick one of the statements and to give […]
Posted on 19. Mar, 2015 in Charity, Christian Values, Gospel Values, Music
“If Jesus comes tomorrow, what then?” is the latest single release from the Irish country singer. This classic country song was from the pens of Nashville writing legends Max D. Barnes, Vern Gosdin. Kilbane now puts his Irish country touch on this classic tune. The quote from John 2:5 at the start is from the Wedding at Cana.
Posted on 12. Mar, 2015 in Christian Values, Faith and Justice, Family, Relationships, Weddings and Marriage
This coming May, the people of Ireland will be asked to decide whether the following new wording should be added to the Constitution: ‘Marriage may be contracted in accordance with law by two persons without distinction as to their sex.’ Faith in Marriage Equality is a group of religious people who have come together to […]
Posted on 12. Mar, 2015 in Christian Values, Poverty, Uncategorized
Austerity policies in the EU have contributed to intense economic suffering, particularly for young people and other vulnerable social groups, a new report has found. Inequality is on the rise, with growing numbers of extremely rich people alongside growing numbers at risk of poverty. 123 million EU citizens – one in every four – are at […]
Posted on 05. Mar, 2015 in Book Reviews, Christian Values, Church Teachings
Bestselling author and Jesuit, Richard Leonard’s most recent book, “What Are We Doing On Earth for Christ’s Sake?”, invites Christians to revisit their faith in the midst of the modern world and its challenges. Following on from his first two books, “Where the Hell is God?” and “Why Bother Praying?” the book faces contemporary issues head on […]
Posted on 26. Feb, 2015 in Christian Values, Family
Ireland will make history in May 2015 when it becomes the first country to hold a referendum on gay marriage. Civil partnerships came into law in January 2011 in Ireland, but the provisions fall far short of marriage conditions. This coming May, the people of Ireland will be asked to decide whether the following new […]
Posted on 26. Feb, 2015 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Christian Values, Feminism/Women in the Church
Fifty Shades of Grey is a 2011 erotic romance novel by British author E. L. James. It is the first installment in the Fifty Shades trilogy that traces the deepening relationship between a college graduate, Anastasia Steele, and a young business magnate, Christian Grey. It is notable for its explicitly erotic scenes featuring elements of sexual […]
Posted on 22. Jan, 2015 in Christian Values, Conflict
Conflict is something that we all have to deal with. Fodla McGrane runs retreats on “Managing Conflict in Our Relationships: The Christian Way” which will soon be starting in Avila retreat centre. Fodhla works as a qualified teacher and trainer in interpersonal communication skills. She is an Oblate of St Benedict (a lay person who follows […]
Posted on 15. Jan, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Gospel Values
Recently we have been looking at how being a member of a group called “The Twelve” has helped people turn their lives around. Fr. Gerry Campbell is the founder of this idea. Based on the original twelve apostles, he looks at how people can come together to support each other and renew the faith of […]
Posted on 25. Dec, 2014 in Christian Values, Church of Ireland, Festivals, Fundraising
This year in the run up to Christmas, several different choirs all came to sing outside St. Ann’s church on Dublin’s Dawson St. during their annual Black Santa collection that this year was in aid of the homeless. They joined the vicar of St Ann’s, Canon David Gillespie and clerical colleagues from around the United […]