Posted on 18. Mar, 2009 in Faith and Justice, Feminism/Women in the Church
International Women’s Day is in March and it is a day to celebrate the lives of women everywhere and their many achievements. However it is also a time to remember women all over the world who have few rights and may even live in continuous fear of violence. In many cases, it is a fear […]
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
February the 20th was declared World Day of Social Justice by the UN. It is a day to look at the inequalities in the world and find a way to combat them. Miriam Gormally met Eoin Carroll from the Jesuit Centre of Faith and Justice to ask him what this day would mean for their […]
Posted on 04. Feb, 2009 in Economy, Faith and Justice, Poverty
Where do we find hope these days? Over the last twenty years, we have concentrated most of our hopes on material wealth and job security, enjoying the benefits of the Celtic Tiger. Now that we are faced with major cut backs and job losses, material wealth seems much harder to achieve. So what’s left to […]
Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 in Faith and Justice, Media
The inauguration of Barak Obama on the 20th of January will be the beginning a new era in America and indeed the rest of the world. The event has generated so much excitement that people are bussing in from all corners of America, and Washington is preparing itself for a record turnout. But can the […]
Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Media
Over Christmas we are bound to watch several films. But what choices are we making and what effect, if any, does this have on our faith. Richard Leonard SJ is a specialist in cinema studies and Director of the Australian Catholic Film and Television Office. He is also author of the book, Movies that Matter […]
Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 in Faith and Justice
In his book Our Graced Life-Stories (published by Messenger Publications) Fr. Brian Grogan deals with many topics like Grace, Prayer, Hope and Suffering. Throughout the year, families everywhere are dealing with some form of suffering, which can be very difficult on a daily basis. Eileen Good asked Fr. Brian if Suffering has any meaning?
Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 in Environment, Faith and Justice, Spirituality
Donal Dorr describes Spirituality as ‘our deepest heart’s desire’ and in fact that is the title of his latest book Spirituality Our Deepest Heart’s Desire. He looks at the internal or inward-looking aspect of one’s spirituality and also at outward-orientated activities such as working for social justice or the environment. Eileen Good asked him about […]
Posted on 12. Nov, 2008 in Faith and Justice, Saints
Pope Benedict has set aside this year as a Jubilee Year dedicated to St. Paul. In his statement the Pope said the world needs modern Christians who will imitate the apostles’ missionary energy and spirit of sacrifice. Bishop Hyacinth Egbebo is as member of the National Missionary Society of St. Paul of Nigeria and he […]
Posted on 15. Oct, 2008 in Economy, Faith and Justice, Family
As we all struggle to come to terms with the Budget fall-out and its implications, how can families cope with increased financial demands at a time when social and religious changes have already put them under great pressure? Fr. Harry Bohan is founder of The Ceifin Centre in Co. Clare and Eileen Good phoned him […]
Posted on 15. Oct, 2008 in Economy, Faith and Justice, Poverty
October is the time of Harvest Festival. But how do we give thanks for food in a year that has been marked by a rise in food shortages? This is a question which Miriam Gormally put to Darren McCallig, Church of Ireland Chaplain in Trinity. She first asked him to explain the origins and meaning […]