Posted on 10. Jan, 2007 in Charity, Faith and Justice, Poverty
Seamus O’Gorman is Communications and Finance Officer with the Irish Missionary Resources Service (IMRS). In this role he has the difficult task of allocating funding to the various projects being developed by Irish Missionaries throughout the world. 10 years ago he visited Zambia and when he recently returned there, he found a very different country, […]
Posted on 10. Jan, 2007 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Pope Benedict XV1 is one of the best-known Roman Catholic theologians and a prolific author. He served as a professor at various German universities and was a theological consultant at the Second Vatican Council before becoming Archbishop of Munich and Freising and then Cardinal. At the time of his election as Pope, Benedict had been […]
Posted on 27. Dec, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Meditation of an Icon.
Posted on 27. Dec, 2006 in Church of Ireland, Community, Faith and Justice, Humanitarian Aid, Relationships, Young people
It seems extraordinary to think that anyone could decide on a career at the age of 15 and years later be in the same job and getting happier all the time. This is what happened to Greg Fromholze, a lay missionary, as he told Eileen Good.
Posted on 27. Dec, 2006 in Community, Economy, Environment, Faith and Justice, Relationships
Ireland of the 21st century is a society in transformation. We can now enjoy freedom from the shackles – economic or social – of the past. However for all our success, many still feel disconnected and marginalised, as the gap between those who have that who have not widens. And despite our liberties, society lacks […]
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Community, Faith and Justice, Health
Staying warm is not just a matter of comfort, in fact for older people, it is life critical. Age Action Ireland is launching a campaign to spread the message that older people need to keep war. Miriam Gormally asked Eamon Timmons from Age Action to tell her about the campaign.
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Death, Faith and Justice, Health, Mental Health, Poverty, Suicide
The very first Christmas took place in Palestine, but today it is no longer a place for celebration. Rev. Fadi Diab is a Christian Rector who works in Palestine and is witness everyday to the injustices and horrific actions that take place there, particularly at the border crossing. Miriam Gormally first asked him about the […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Feminism/Women in the Church
This year the Mercy Order celebrates 175 years in existence. Recent years have been difficult and painful for the Order, but they take courage from their remarkable foundress Catherine McAuley who is still their inspiration. Sr. Anne Hannon told Eileen Good about the foundation of the order and the Ireland of those days.
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Addiction, Faith and Justice, Relationships, Young people
Can young people enjoy themselves without alcohol? Richie Ryan, national host of the No Name club believes that they can and that it’s often just a case of getting people involved and focusing their energies in different directions. Miriam Gormally met Richie and asked him why he got involved with the No Name Club and […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Church of Ireland, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
The Hard Gospel project represents a commitment by the Church of Ireland to examine the challenges of faith which arise for Christians. In particular it looks at the commandment of “Love your neighbour” and examines how we can live that daily in a practical way.