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 12. Jul, 2012 in Church Teachings, Liturgy
Pat Connolly SJ is the Associate Professor of Film and Television at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He speaks of film as the historic development of ‘a third language’, speech and written text being the other two. And he firmly believes that film should be part of our liturgies, particularly the mass. Obviously of […]
Posted on 03. May, 2012 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Liturgy
Next year the Pope will call a Synod of Bishops on the issue of New Evangelisation. The term can be confusing, suggesting an evangelising of countries that aren’t Christian. But in an interview with Pat Coyle, Jesuit theologian Gerry Whelan, who lectures in the Gregorian University in Rome, says it really concerns making Christianity a fresh and […]
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 in Church Teachings, Eucharistic Congress 2012, Liturgy
The 50th International Eucharistic Congress is taking place in Dublin in June. As part of the enormous preparation needed for the event, they will require volunteers from all over the country. Miriam Gormally spoke with Paul Rooney, co-ordinator for volunteers, about how they are recruiting volunteers and how there is continued need to recruit more.
Posted on 11. Nov, 2011 in Liturgy, Religious teaching
The Rev Patrick Lawrence speaks here with Heather Wilkinson, chairperson of the Sunday School Society of Ireland, about the differences between Sunday School now and when it first started.
Posted on 11. Jan, 2006 in Church Teachings, Liturgy
Many people around the country will have fond memories of hearing Our Lady’s Choral Society singing some of the great liturgical compositions, mainly in dublin’s Pro-Catherdral – where their wonderful blend of voices always adds to the richness of the liturgy. This year the society celebrates 60 years in existence and the current director, Fr. […]