Posted on 14. May, 2008 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Feminism/Women in the Church
May is the month which we traditionally associate with devotion to Mary, Mother of God – with memories of May processions and visits to Marian Shrines. But is devotion to Mary common to all Christian beliefs and could this devotion be a barrier to Ecumenical dialogue? Eileen Good put this question to Carmelite Fr. Chris […]
Posted on 14. May, 2008 in Economy, Faith and Justice, Politics, Uncategorized
As the former Minister for Finance Brian Cowen steps in as our new Taoiseach, Sean Healy of CORI Justice looks at what needs to be done to make Ireland a fair and progressive society. Miriam Gormally first asked him what were the most important economic issues which need to be looked at for 2008.
Posted on 30. Apr, 2008 in Music
This week’s music piece comes from the Monks of Glenstal Abbey. The song is Pater Noster and it is taken from the CD – Biscantorat – Sound Of The Spirit From Glenstal Abbey.
Posted on 30. Apr, 2008 in Charity, Community, Young people
On May 10th young people from all over the world will coordinate together to “Run for Unity.” It is an initiative of Youth for Unity, which is part of the Focolore, a group founded by Chiara Lubich to bring people together. The money raised in the run will go towards scholarship programs in developing countries. […]
Posted on 30. Apr, 2008 in Faith and Justice, Mass, Uncategorized
Many of us will be familiar with notices in the local shops and supermarkets saying ‘Signed Mass Cards for Sale’ – and many people have expressed their concerns about these cards – how do we know they are legitimate? How do we know the Masses are being offered and who gets the donations? Eileen Good […]
Posted on 30. Apr, 2008 in Community, Economy, Faith and Justice
Tibet continues to be in the news as protests continue over the Olympic Torch relay. The Chinese want to bring the torch through Tibet, but Tibet supporters say that human rights abuses there would make a mockery of the torch’s spirit of friendship. However the Chinese deny these abuses and say that it an internal […]
Posted on 30. Apr, 2008 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
On October 6th 1996 Pope John Paul 11 beatified Edmund Rice, founder of the Christian Brothers and Presentation Brothers. On that occasion he declared: “Here we have an outstanding model of a true lay apostle and a deeply committed Religious … once more Ireland has given the Church and the world a striking testimony of […]
Posted on 30. Apr, 2008 in Church Teachings, Community, Faith and Justice
Communications Sunday is the only World Day established by Vatican 11 and is celebrated this year on May 4th with Pope Benedict’s theme “The Media: At the crossroads between self-promotion and service, searching for the Truth in order to share it with others.” Eileen Good spoke to Jesuit Piaras Jackson, editor of Sacred Space, and […]
Posted on 30. Apr, 2008 in Church Teachings, Vocation
Recent headlines about Vocations have been very stark – according to a recent editorial in the Irish Catholic … “The number of priests in Ireland is plunging, according to the latest Irish Catholic Directory, 160 priests died in the last 12 months and only 9 were ordained to take their place”. Eileen Good asked Brenda […]
Posted on 16. Apr, 2008 in Faith and Justice, Pilgrimage
The pilgrimage ‘season’ is now well under way, with people all over the country heading off to various destinations. One of the increasingly popular venues in recent years has been the walk to Sandiago de Campostela in Spain. Peter O’Connor spoke to Jim Galvin Secretary of the Irish Society of the Friends of St. James […]