Posted on 16. Apr, 2008 in Church Teachings, Community
Siobhan Larkin works at the Milltown Institute in Dublin where she is Head of the School of Adult and Continuing Education and Director of the H.Dip in Adult Religious Education. Having worked in this field in New Zealand for over 30 years, she is convinced that the challenge for the Church in Ireland right now […]
Posted on 16. Apr, 2008 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
This year marks the 150 anniversary of the birth of Dubliner Blessed Columba Marmion. During his lifetime, he was a curate in Dublin, Professor in Clonliffe College, a chaplain for Redemptorist nuns and a women’s prison before getting permission from his bishop to become a monk in 1886. Pat Coyle spoke to Fr. Jim Caffrey, […]
Posted on 16. Apr, 2008 in Faith and Justice, Sport
In 1950 China, under Mao made claim to Tibet. Since then Tibet has seen huge changes including a government in exile and the emergence of a resistance movement amongst Tibetans. Recently the conflict has come to a head with clashes and protests over the Olympic Torch relay. Miriam Gormally met Neil Steedman from the Tibet […]
Posted on 02. Apr, 2008 in Music
This week’s music piece is the traditional favourite Amazing Grace taken from James Kilbane’s latest album Heart to Heart.
Posted on 02. Apr, 2008 in Church Teachings, Community
Every little town is a universe and Jim O’Halloran SDB gives his insights into his own town of Callan. He also explores how the Church of the future will be based on the community living of small towns. He explains all to Eileen Good.
Posted on 02. Apr, 2008 in Music
Since winning the hearts of the nation on You’re a Star, James Kilbane has continued to tour and perform in Ireland, America and England. He has also found time to release 5 hit albums. His latest album Heart to Heart focuses on songs of praise for our Lord, and songs of honour for Mary. Here […]
Posted on 02. Apr, 2008 in Church Teachings, Easter, Seasons of the Church Year
Divine Mercy Sunday takes place the Sunday after Easter to remind us that the promises of Easter are not just for one day. It is a time to celebrate the good news of Love and Mercy. Miriam Gormally met Cathal Price PP to find out more.
Posted on 02. Apr, 2008 in Faith and Justice, Spirituality
Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolore and considered to be one of the most influential women in the Church died recently at 88. The Focolore group worked on world unity bringing together people from all walks of life. Miriam Gormally phoned Susan Gately, member of the Focolore in Ireland to find out what was so […]
Posted on 02. Apr, 2008 in Charity, Poverty
It’s hard to believe that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the charity Concern. Set up by John and Kay O’Loughlin Kennedy in March 1968, Concern now operates in more than 30 countries with a staff of over 4,000. Eileen Good met up with Concern’s Chief Executive Tom Arnold and began by asking him […]
Posted on 05. Mar, 2008 in Music
This week’s music peace –The Bells of the Angelus- is taken from Lourdes Where Miracles Happen a new CD by Fr. Pat O’Donoghue which is the story of Lourdes with music and reflections.