Posted on 08. Jun, 2005 in Faith and Justice, Festivals, Young people
World Youth Day is the day when all young Catholics from around the world come together to celebrate their Faith. Andrew McCarthy talked with Trish O’Neill who works in the busy town of Clane, Co. Kildare as a parish co-ordinator. At the moment, she is involved with bringing people together for World Youth Day. Andrew […]
Posted on 08. Jun, 2005 in Economy, Faith and Justice, Poverty
Ireland’s population is heading towards 5 million, but there are no signs of decent housing policy. Sean Healy of CORI argues that these ideas need to be addressed if current challenges are to be met. He claims the government is doing very little to tackle the problems faced by the most vulnerable. Miriam Gormally met […]
Posted on 08. Jun, 2005 in Conflict, Faith and Justice, Vocation
This week’s Crossways updates from around the world include news on the first ever meeting between Ian Paisley and Catholic Primate of Ireland Archbishop Sean Brady, the entrepreneurial transition year student and his idea for wristbands inspired by Pope John Paul II to raise money for suicide awareness and Darfur, Christians in Bethlehem attempted the […]
Posted on 25. May, 2005 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values
The practice of the Eucharist or Holy Communion is in accordance with Jesus’ instruction at the Last Supper, that his followers take bread as his body and wine as his blood in remembrance of him. Fr. Frank Mullan talks about how this is at the very centre of our Christian beliefs and when we practice […]
Posted on 25. May, 2005 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Prayer
The Devotion of the Sacred Heart – taking Jesus’ physical heart as the representation of his divine love for humanity – is one of the most widely practiced devotions in the Catholic Church. Fr. Frank Mullan talks about the history of this devotion and how it is still very relevant today. He talks about how […]
Posted on 25. May, 2005 in Faith and Justice
Liam Cahill brings us updates from around the world including news that The Church of Ireland has welcomed the publication of the agreed statement of the Anglican / Roman Catholic international commission entitled “Mary, Grace & Hope in Christ’, Archbishop Sean Brady revealed in Milan recently that he looks forward to engagement with ministers from […]
Posted on 25. May, 2005 in Community, Faith and Justice, Vocation
Working in a parish has it ups and downs and can be difficult at times. Rev. Tim Irvine talks about the challenges he faces in his role but also the feeling of contentment he has. He also talks about finding links between his work as a Reverend and his previous work in English literature and […]
Posted on 30. Mar, 2005 in Faith and Justice
Liam Cahill and Miriam Gormally present international updates from around the world including news that Bishop Raymond Field has criticised the government’s new revised arrangements for migrant parents of Irish children applying for permission to remain in the state, Bishop Willy Walsh has called for more people to join ACCORD and help with their marriage […]
Posted on 02. Mar, 2005 in Faith and Justice
Water is essential to life. Throughout history great wars have been fought over water rights and access to water. Even in modern times, in the Middle East, water rights are at the heart of the dispute between Syria and Israel over the Golan Heights. In the Bible, water is often used as a metaphor for […]
Posted on 02. Mar, 2005 in Faith and Justice, Media
Mahatma Gandhi touched the hearts and souls of people all over the world. Even those who didn’t always agree with him, couldn’t help but admire his non violent tactics. Ela Gandhi is his niece and she is continuing in her Uncle’s footsteps. Miriam Gormally met her at the recent “One World” media conference in Rome […]