Posted on 20. Mar, 2007 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Irish - knock, Lough Derg, Croagh Patrick, Pilgrimage
For anyone worried about the safety or future of their children, they will be interested in the Marian Movement of Mothers who are organising a pilgrimage to Knock, seeking protection for the people in Ireland . The pilgrimage takes place on March 25th, the feast of the Annunciation. Miriam Gormally phoned Theresa Heaney to find […]
Posted on 20. Mar, 2007 in Community, Faith and Justice, Relationships, Religious teaching, Young people
We are so used to hearing about business innovators that the term ‘social innovator’ takes one by surprise. What does it mean? The idea came from Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy who saw a need for young people to express their desire to make a difference in creating change in how we live, think and care for […]
Posted on 20. Mar, 2007 in Charity, Community, Faith and Justice, Humanitarian Aid, Poverty
The Medical Missionaries of Mary Order was founded in Nigeria in 1937 by Dublin born Mary Martin. Mary Martin was born in 1892 and served in the Great War of 1914 as a volunteer nurse. Because of the suffering she saw there, and subsequently in Nigeria, she set up a medical order of nuns to […]
Posted on 20. Mar, 2007 in Church Teachings, Community, Faith and Justice, Poverty
Alice Leahy is Founder and Director of TRUST, which caters for the Needs of homeless people in the city of Dublin. Every morning they arrive at TRUST knowing they will meet up with people who will listen and help them in a totally non-judgemental way. Every day is a Lenten experience for them, as Alice […]
Posted on 21. Feb, 2007 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Feminism/Women in the Church
Women’s World Day of Prayer is an international and interdenominational movement of informed prayer and prayerful action. This year it is celebrated on Friday 2nd March. The theme for this year is United Under God’s Tent and the service has been prepared by the women of Paraguay, South America. Catherine Murtagh is one of the […]
Posted on 21. Feb, 2007 in Charity, Faith and Justice, Humanitarian Aid, Poverty
Oxfam is committed to ending poverty and suffering in developing countries. They promote understanding of the causes of these injustices and campaign for a world where everyone can live free from poverty and oppression. Their link with Fair Trade is an important part of their work to improve people’s livelihoods. Margaret Carr, Buyer for Oxfam […]
Posted on 21. Feb, 2007 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
It’s a long time since people were queuing up for Saturday night confession. Less and less people are availing of the Sacrament and even practising Catholics no longer think of it as an important part of the lives, does it have relevance for people today ? Eileen Good spoke to David Halpin, curate in Greystones, […]
Posted on 07. Feb, 2007 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Music
This week’s music piece is James Kibane’s new single Ticket Home. Ticket Home has a powerful story of hope for every listener and a message that no act of kindness goes unpaid.
Posted on 07. Feb, 2007 in Charity, Faith and Justice, Humanitarian Aid, Poverty
The Miracle Tree is a campaign, launched by Vita, aimed at finding sustainable solutions for poverty. The Miracle Tree is the Moringa Tree which has a multitude of uses and Vita are running the campaign in schools throughout Ireland to get them to “sponsor a tree and make miracles happen.” Miriam Gormally met Mary Richardson, […]
Posted on 07. Feb, 2007 in Cancer, Chronic illness, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Health, Spirituality
Pope John Paul the second instituted World Day of Prayer for Sick People in 1992 when he set aside February 11, Feast of our Lady of Lourdes, as a day of prayer for the sick and for those who care for them. The day has continued to be celebrated annually. The theme for this year […]