Posted on 27. Dec, 2006 in Christmas, Church Teachings, Seasons of the Church Year
On the stroke of January 6th the ‘twelve days’ of Christmas officially come to an end. This day takes on a special meaning in the Greek Orthodox Church. There is a special ceremony of blessing the waters and of the vessels that ply them. Miriam Gormally met Fr. Ireneu Cracium from the Greek Orthodox Church […]
Posted on 27. Dec, 2006 in Church of Ireland, Church Teachings, Relationships
Dr. Robin Eames is retiring from office after 20 years as Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. For many years he has been very involved in N. Ireland politics and a prominent advocate for peace and understanding. During a distinguished academic career, he was lectured in philosophy by his future […]
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Christmas, Music, Seasons of the Church Year
One of the most loved carols for Christmas is O Holy Night written by Placide Cappeau in 1847 with music by Adolphe C Adam. It is sung here for us by that wonderful soprano Niamh Murray with the Dublin County Choir.
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Christmas, Church Teachings, Seasons of the Church Year
Christmas Prayer – Read by Bishop John Moriarty
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Church Teachings, Community, EcoCongregations, Ecology, Environment
Christmas is a time of over indulgence and expenditure. While this is all in good fun, it can also stress the world’s resources and lead to a great deal of waste. Miriam Gormally met Catherine Brennan SSL and Helen Sheil, both of whom are involved with eco-congregations, a new initiative aimed at making churches and […]
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Community, Faith and Justice, Health
Staying warm is not just a matter of comfort, in fact for older people, it is life critical. Age Action Ireland is launching a campaign to spread the message that older people need to keep war. Miriam Gormally asked Eamon Timmons from Age Action to tell her about the campaign.
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Advent, Church Teachings, Community, Seasons of the Church Year
The Reach Out campaign in the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin was launched in Advent 2004, and has become and integral part of Christmas in the diocese. This year the focus is on the family and Bishop Jim Moriarty told Eileen Good about the origin of the campaign and this year’s theme.
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Advent, Church Teachings, Seasons of the Church Year
What is Advent all about, what is the true meaning of Advent? Eileen Good met Jesuit priest Tony O’Riordan and asked him how we should utilise the season of Advent and what we should celebrate as we head towards the feast of Christmas.
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Charity, Community, Poverty
Director of Animal Aid, Andrew Tyler, this year has been on radio and in the paper telling people to be careful about the global gifts that they give, particularly animals. Can they really, as he claims, lead to greater poverty? Miriam Gormally met Emer Mullins form Trocaire to find out whether the gifts were worthwhile […]
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Death, Faith and Justice, Health, Mental Health, Poverty, Suicide
The very first Christmas took place in Palestine, but today it is no longer a place for celebration. Rev. Fadi Diab is a Christian Rector who works in Palestine and is witness everyday to the injustices and horrific actions that take place there, particularly at the border crossing. Miriam Gormally first asked him about the […]