Posted on 30. Mar, 2017 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Church Teachings, Gospel Values, Humane Vitae
In Amoris Laetitia, “The Joy of Love”, Pope Francis argues that the early teachings of the Church did not subscribe to the ascetic duality of body bad, soul good, that they rejected those teachings, saying both were a whole. In fact “holiness” was about the integration of things of the body and things of the […]
Posted on 02. Mar, 2017 in Christian Values, Community, Gospel Values
Fr Brendan Hoban of the Association of Catholic Priests says that priests in Ireland today are in crisis. They face overwork and loneliness, having lost their place in the community. He says they often lead lives of desperation where they realise how little care or esteem is left for them, often even afraid to wear […]
Posted on 16. Feb, 2017 in Christian Values, Community, Gospel Values, Marriage therapy, Married Couples, Relationships, Sexuality
The World Meeting of Families 2018 is offering free Saint Valentine’s Day gift tokens with a difference, for couples to give to their loved ones. Following Pope Francis’ calls to celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day in a more meaningful way, the World Meeting of Families 2018 is inviting couples to think beyond the traditional box […]
Posted on 02. Feb, 2017 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Feminism/Women in the Church, Gospel Values
The subject of women in the church often causes great controversy. Previously we heard from Bishop Fintan Monahan on what it was like to have been appointed bishop. Here he talks with Marie Stuart about women in the Church and also about his own passions and interest within the Church and the constant need for […]
Posted on 02. Feb, 2017 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Feminism/Women in the Church, Gospel Values, Sexuality
Redemptorist priest, Fr. Tony Flannery recently celebrated Mass after a five-year ban. “We are Church Ireland” say they fully support his decision to celebrate a public Mass on Sunday on January 22nd in Killimordaly, Co. Galway. This conscientious decision taken by Fr. Flannery on the occasion of his 70th birthday ignores the sanction of the Roman Congregation for […]
Posted on 26. Jan, 2017 in Christian Values, Community, Conflict, Crime, Gospel Values, Young people
Feb 8th is the feast day of St Josephine Bakhita, a Sudanese-born former slave who became a nun. It is also the international day of prayer and awareness against human trafficking. St Bakhita’s experience of being enslaved and sold continues today with human trafficking still being one of the largest illegal industries. Ruth Kilcullen from MECPATHS […]
Posted on 12. Jan, 2017 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Gospel Values
The C.M.A or Christian Motorcyclists Association is an international motorcycle ministry that is interdenominational and evangelistic in nature. It was born out of the idea that there was a place in the Christian community for everyone. Bikers were often seen as some of the roughest groups who lived in gangs and refused to be part […]
Posted on 05. Jan, 2017 in Christian Values, Community, Gospel Values, Human Trafficking, Prostitution
RENATE stands for Religious in Europe Networking against Trafficking and Exploitation. Mary Ryan rsm has worked with many others for some 30 years on all aspects of Trafficking & Exploitation. While she is engaged in working directly with people who have been trafficked into Ireland, she is also engaged in collaborating at National and International […]
Posted on 22. Dec, 2016 in Christian Values, Christmas, Church Teachings, Community, Gospel Values
Christmas, in the modern age, is usually a time of parties and excess. Fr Brendan McConvery CSsR says we need to take a step back and remember what the season is really about. He talks about putting Christ back into Christmas and remembering the true meaning and simplicity of the season. He begins by telling […]
Posted on 15. Dec, 2016 in Book Reviews, Charity, Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Eastern Spirituality, Faith and Justice, Film Reviews, Gospel Values
Martin Scorsese considered joining the priesthood before becoming a director and that interest is certainly obviously in Silence, his most theologically dense film yet. James Martin SJ, an advisor on the film said ‘it was like a prayer’. An adaptation of the book by Shūsaku Endō, it follows two 17th century Jesuit priests, Father Rodrigues (Andrew Garfield) […]