Posted on 26. Nov, 2015 in Christian Values, Church of Ireland, Church Teachings, Community, Eastern Spirituality, Faith Groups, Gospel Values
The Alpha course has been sweeping though the country and attracting the attention of Christians and non Christians alike. Donal Casey, lecturer and artist, was a lapsed Christian who like many professed to be spiritual but not religious. Here he talks with Miriam Gormally about how he joined the Alpha course out of curiosity – […]
Posted on 05. Nov, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Family, Gospel Values
Last week, we looked at the response of We are Church to the recent Synod on the family. They were largely disappointed by the Synod feeling that it continued to exclude groups whom they felt should no longer be marginalised. This week we hear from Cathal Barry, journalist with the Irish Catholic who was over in […]
Posted on 22. Oct, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Gospel Values, Vocation
Fiona O’Connor The Alpha Course, now known simply as Alpha, is an evangelistic course which seeks to introduce the basics of the Christian faith through a series of talks and discussions. It is described by its organisers as “an opportunity to explore the meaning of life”. More traditionally attended by evangelical Protestants, it has, in recent years been embraced by Christians of all […]
Posted on 22. Oct, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Death, Gospel Values, Humanitarian Aid, Refugees, Uncategorized
Dr. John Newton with Miriam Gormally Persecuted and Forgotten? A report on Christians oppressed for their faith 2013-15 was compiled by Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need. The report assesses countries where there are violations of religious freedom. It concludes on the warning that if the exodus of Christians continues from Iraq and Syria that […]
Posted on 08. Oct, 2015 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Christian Values, Church Teachings, Gospel Values
Dr Riaan van der Merwe from South Africa recently gave an interactive presentation on “A Multimedia Engagement with the Spirituality of Vulnerable Embodiment of Henri Nouwen”. Henri Nouwen teaching on a spirituality of vulnerability has touched a cord with many people all over the world. He had his own inner struggles included trying to reconcile […]
Posted on 08. Oct, 2015 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values, Humane Vitae
The first full day of the Ordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family, Monday October 5, was dominated by the introductory address of the synod’s general relator, Cardinal Peter Erdö of Esztergom-Budapest. In his speech Cardinal Erdö reasserted much of the Church’s teaching, and cast doubt on the possibility of changes during the Synod. Cathal […]
Posted on 24. Sep, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Gospel Values
Denis Bradley is a former vice-chairman of the police board for the Police Service of Northern Ireland as well as a former priest. He talks about knowledge and communication in the Church and how the Church needs to understand the emotional as well as the intellectual impact of a message or they risk doing damage […]
Posted on 10. Sep, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Faith and Justice, Family, Gospel Values, Humanitarian Aid
Following on from the need to respond to the terrible tragedy that is being faced by refuges fleeing their country, Fr. Alan Hilliard, member of the Irish Episcopal Council for Emigrants talked about the Church’s teachings on emigrants and how there is a need for the church to preach a radical new message of welcoming […]
Posted on 26. Aug, 2015 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values
The influence of Anthony de Mello on the lives of those who read his books and study his teachings is profound. De Mello spent most of his life talking about God’s goodness and encouraging people to live in the present. Jesuit priest, John Callanan, has written several books attempting to bring de Mello’s vitality and […]
Posted on 30. Jul, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Gospel Values, Sexuality
Pro-Gay Faith groups have met Dr Eamon Martin, the Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. Archbishop Eamon Martin, along with Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, is to represent the Irish Bishops at the forthcoming Synod of Bishops in Rome in October. Jim O’Crowley, a gay Catholic, shared with Archbishop Martin the experiences and views […]