Posted on 02. Apr, 2020 in Community, Music
In these uncertain times as many wonder when we will be able to freely move around again, Marie Dunne CHF shares her song, Shelter Me from the Album of Chants, which features, reflective chants of gentleness and calm. Sister Marie Dunne a native of Dublin, is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of […]
Posted on 30. Jan, 2020 in Achievement, Christian Values, Community, Music
Well of Living Water: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman is the title of Messenger Publications’ latest book, written by Magdalen Lawler, a Notre Dame sister living in London. In this, her latest book, Magdalen uses an inspirational icon of the Samaritan ‘women at the well’ to help the reader reflect on the significance and meaning […]
Posted on 09. Jan, 2020 in Church Teachings, Community, Music
Here is the piece “Journey to your Heart” from the Album with the same title. Described by composer Marie Dunne CHF, “as bringing us back to the deepest part of our hearts where God is.”
Posted on 26. Dec, 2019 in Music
Panis Angelicus is taken from the new album A Christmas Celebration recorded by Celtic Woman.
Posted on 12. Dec, 2019 in Christian Values, Community, Music
In this second piece of music for Advent, “Prepare the Way of the Lord” by Sister Marie Dunne, we contemplates the sense of excitement and anticipation that precedes the arrival of Jesus. Sister Marie is a native of Dublin, and member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Faith. She has been a composer […]
Posted on 05. Dec, 2019 in Advent, Community, Music, Seasons of the Church Year
Our piece of music for Advent comes from Sister Marie Dunne, a native of Dublin, and member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Faith. Entitled “Waiting” it sums up the feelings and expectations that all surround the Advent Season. Marie has been a composer of liturgical and religious music for over 30 […]
Posted on 28. Nov, 2019 in Christian Values, Community, Family, Married Couples, Mass, Music, Sexuality, Vocation
Not many know that marriage was one of the last sacraments to be included, says Richard Leonard SJ in his book, Hatch Match & Dispatch: A Catholic Guide to Sacraments. He talks about why it is so important and that it’s wonderful to have a sacrament to celebrate and promote the healthy sexuality of marriage. He […]
Posted on 14. Nov, 2019 in Music, Weddings and Marriage
This week’s music piece is taken from Liam Lawton’s CD A Day of Our Own – Music for Wedding Liturgy.
Posted on 29. Aug, 2019 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values, Liturgy, Music
Continuing with our pieces from the archive, we hear about Radio Maria, a Christian Radio station that aims to help communicate God’s divine love and Mercy, which was launched in Ireland on Thursday Feb 11th. Fr. Michael Ross SDB, a Salesian Priest, is director of Radio Maria Ireland. He talks with Conor Deane before the […]
Posted on 11. Jul, 2019 in Community, Meditation, Music
In this second part of this series, Kevin Jackson, Professor of Business Ethics and Law at Fordham University in New York City, as well as composer and jazz pianist, talks about music his own journey from agnostic to Catholic. He spoke of how music during spiritual services brought him to an appreciation of something deeper […]