Posted on 04. Oct, 2006 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
A recent BBC Panorama programme entitled Sex Crimes and the Vatican claimed that a church directive, which was updated by Pope Benedict when he was a cardinal, was being used to silence the claims of clerical sex abuse. Eileen Good spoke to Michael Mullaney, lecturer in Canon Law in Maynooth College, and asked him if […]
Posted on 04. Oct, 2006 in Book Reviews, Caring for Children, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Conflict is an inevitable part of home life, but what matters is how we deal with it. Tony Byrne, CssP and Kathleen Maguire PBVM give talks all around the country on Harmony in the Home and are now holding a national seminar in Croke Park on November 11th to launch their new book, Harmony in […]
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Economy, Faith and Justice
The football results have given Kerry great cause for celebration. But another outstanding feature of the county is its diversity. Currently about 7% of the population are Polish and the county is growing in strength and diversity. Diversity brings opportunity and challenge and Miriam Gormally met Michael Moynahan, a priest in the parish, who is […]
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Book review, Book Reviews, Church Teachings, Environment, Saints
One of the striking things in Maeve Binchy’s new book, “White Thorn Woods” is the portrayal of a parish priest. She gives an insightful and sympathetic account of some of the stress and loneliness that a Priest’s life can involve. Here Peter O’Connor reviews the book.
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Music
James Kilbane first came to fame through RTE’s You’re A Star. There he made his debut singing “How Great Thou Art” surprising audiences with his choice. He continues to sing inspirational music to Christian audiences, his most recent CD being the Divine Love. Eileen Good met James Kilbane, first asking him how it all started.
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Poverty
Kerry was recently twinned with Lesotho, a land locked county surrounded by South Africa. Miriam met Seán Lyons and Mary McGilacuddy both involved with KADE, Kerry Action for Development Education, and the twinning has become one of their projects. But how real or relevant is the twinning? Will it just end up as another sign […]
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Depression, Faith and Justice, Health, Mental Health
Some 28 prisoners are now trained as Samaritan Volunteers in a number of Dublin prisons and the organisation hopes to eventually extend the project to every prison in the State. These prisoners provide a confidential listening service for fellow inmates at Cloverhill, Wheatfield and Arbour Hill prisons. They are introduced to new prisoners as they […]
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Women now make up the majority of the Church congregation, which raises the question of why men are no longer interested? Michael Comyn explored this idea through several interviews and discussions, including Fr. Desmond O’Donnell an Oblate priest, registered psychologist and researcher on church attendance. But first Michael introduces the idea that the skipping Church […]
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Music
Our music this week is an inspiring rendition of You Raise Me Up by James Kilbane from his recently released album Divine Love.
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Health
Una O’Doherty, the first commissioned hermit since Vatican Two gives her thoughts on spirituality for nurses.