Reflection: Live Simply
Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 in Charity, Ecology, Poverty
Anthony Egan reads a prayer with reminds us what living simply is really about and how we might share the wealth of the world.
Oxfam Christmas
Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 in Charity, Christmas, Seasons of the Church Year
This year instead of going through the usual stress of finding the ‘perfect’ Christmas gifts for family and friends, why not try Oxfam instead? Miriam Gormally met with Margaret Carr –Oxfam’s Ireland’s Fair Trade Manager- to talk about the wide variety of gifts available both in Oxfam Shops and Online. Margaret also explained how the […]
Ethical Jewellery
Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 in Economy, Faith and Justice
Many of us at this time of the year will be hunting frantically around for the perfect Christmas present. For many that may be jewellery. However do we every stop to think of where the jewellery comes from? Greg Valerio set up the Cred foundation to help mine and source fair trade jewels and precious […]
Dublin Central Mission
Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 in Church Teachings, Seasons of the Church Year
Founded in 1893 Dublin Central Mission is part of the Methodist Church in Ireland, committed to expressing the Christian Faith in our capital city. Approximately 2,500 attend the church in Lr. Abbey St. every week and a key feature is the many self-help groups that use the premises on an ongoing basis. Rev. John Stephens […]
The Immaculate Conception
Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 in Christmas, Church Teachings, Seasons of the Church Year
December 8th was traditionally the start of the run up to Christmas – not any more, with Christmas in the shops since Hallow’een – and it also marks the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Carmelite priest Chris O’Donnell, Associate Professor of Spirituality in the Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy in Dublin, explained the significance […]
V. de P. Annual Report
Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 in Charity, Community, Poverty
In their annual report just launched, V. de P. President, Mairead Bushnell gave a startling account of the time and expenditure of the organisation in 2006. Almost €814,000 was spent every week – throughout the year this amounted to over €42.3 Million! As well as helping with financial problems, some 9,500 volunteers made over 300,000 […]
Callen Memories
Posted on 14. Nov, 2007 in Achievement, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Salesian priest, Fr. Jim O’Halloran is a native of Callen Co. Kilkenny – a town this year celebrating it’s 8th centenary. Out of an address he gave on this occasion he has published a short book ‘Observe the Rustling Leaves – The Church and the World of the Future’. Eileen Good met him recently and […]
Live Simply
Posted on 14. Nov, 2007 in Church Teachings, Ecology, Faith and Justice
Are you tired of a world of consumerism and hype and wish you could live more simply? Particularly in the run up to Christmas! The Christian message is certainly one of simplicity from its humble beginnings to its emphasis on spiritual rather than material growth. But these days with an overpopulated and over stretched planet, […]
Intro to Advent
Posted on 14. Nov, 2007 in Advent, Church Teachings, Seasons of the Church Year
The Messenger Publications have just launched a double CD entitled ‘Advent for All’ with reflections, prayers and hymns for each day of Advent. At the start of the CD well-known author and writer Frances Hogan gives a thought provoking introduction to the season of Advent. The CD is available from The Messenger Publications, 37 Lr. […]
Retreat to Priests
Posted on 14. Nov, 2007 in Church Teachings, Retreats, Spiritual
Jesuit priest Fr. Paul Andrews recently gave a retreat to 50 priests from the diocese of Kilmore on the subject of personal development. The retreat was held in Knock Co. Mayo and the themes were – Coping with Stress, Coping with Changed Perceptions and On Being a Priest Today. Eileen Good asked Fr. Andrews how […]