Posted on 02. May, 2013 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values
Loyola Press is a Catholic publisher offering books, ministry resources, articles and educational program support. Pat Coyle spoke to the publisher Paul Campbell SJ about a particularly special project that they are running at the moment producing material for people with special needs who wish to receive the sacraments.
Posted on 14. Feb, 2013 in Church Teachings, Gospel Values, Vocation
Roses, Chocolates, and cards with hearts were everywhere this week when St. Valentines day was being celebrated. It’s a great day for happy couples, but it can be a difficult for some single people. Anne-Marie Gallagher Director of Vocations Ireland pointed out to Miriam Gormally that love takes many forms and those who are single […]
Posted on 20. Dec, 2012 in Christmas, Church Teachings, Gospel Values, Seasons of the Church Year
Pope Benedict’s new book Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives caused some controversy when it exposed some of the Christian traditions as myth, explaining that the only consistent account was that Jesus was born to Mary in a manger in Bethlehem. The rest is open to speculation. Miriam Gormally talks with Pat Rogers c.p. about whether the truth behind the story […]
Posted on 06. Dec, 2012 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values, Liturgy
The Church faces many challenges. In this three part series with Archbishop Diarmuid Martin we look at some of the pressing issues: faith renewal, ecumenism and finding meaning in our busy lives. One of the difficulties regarding the first issue, faith renewal, lies in reaching out to those who claim to be Catholic on the […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2012 in Alcohol, Gospel Values
“I love a good heresy,” was one of the comments written on an essay of Padraig Brady, CEO of the Pioneers. Despite this, he graduated in October of this year and made a speech on behalf of the class. He talks with Pat Coyle about his learning experience in Milltown Institute in Dublin, and how it made him not just […]
Posted on 04. Oct, 2012 in Church Teachings, Gospel Values
Dr Gareth Byrne is head of Religious Education at Mater Dei Institute of Education, as well as coordinator of the Irish Centre for Religious Education. His recently-published book “Share the Good News: National Directory for Catechesis in Ireland” explores the ongoing need for Religious Education in Ireland. Miriam Gormally put it to him that adult […]
Posted on 27. Sep, 2012 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values
What in the World is back with a six-part documentary which aims to raise greater public awareness on a range of global development and human rights issues. Going out Thursday at 11.05, this series looks at those living in the margins, whose voices are not often heard and who lead lives of inequality and oppression. […]
Posted on 27. Sep, 2012 in Church Teachings, Gospel Values
Lorcan Price is a barrister and member of Catholic Comment, a group of lay Catholics who give a public voice to the Catholic faith in the media. He spoke with Miriam Gormally about his own experience being a Catholic.
Posted on 02. Aug, 2012 in Church Teachings, Feminism/Women in the Church, Gospel Values
In the last part of our series Miriam Gormally speaks with Maeve McMahon, a Dominican sister who was inspired by Vatican II to live and work with those on the margins of society. She lived in New Orleans, working as a school Principal and administrator. Hurricane Katrina forced her to return to Ireland. Here she […]
Posted on 05. Jul, 2012 in Church Teachings, Gospel Values, Uncategorized
“The Second Vatican Council never fulfilled its purpose,” claims Ladislas Orgy SJ, the renowned canon lawyer, author and theologian. A key insight from Vatican II was increased participation from the laity as well as an openness to new ideas. Here he talks with Pat Coyle about the revelation of Christian truth and tradition, the changes […]