Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Church of Ireland, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Many people today only think of China as the world’s fastest-growing capitalist economy, a place where many Irish jobs are now relocated. When Mao’s Communists came to power in 1949, China had less than a million Protestants and about three million Catholics. Today there is a phenomenal growth in the number of Christians. A survey […]
Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Irish - knock, Lough Derg, Croagh Patrick, Pilgrimage, St Patrick
For thousands of years pilgrims have ‘done’ Lough Derg. Situated in Co. Donegal, Station Island, also known as St. Patrick’s Purgatory, is one of about twenty islands on the lake. St. Patrick’s association with Lough Derg goes back to the earliest records and since the twelfth century legend has firmly established him there. Msgr. Richard […]
Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Book Reviews, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Vocation
“If you want to learn a new way of being Church, Brazil is the best place to go.” In her book, “Church Alive!” Teresa Mee shares her story of her mission to Nigeria and Brazil. “We are the Church” Teresa says is the phrase Brazilians use to describe themselves. Miriam Gormally met Teresa and asked […]
Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Music
As Frank Kearns, Francis Xavier was the founder and guitarist with legendary rock band Cactus World News, whose debut album sold over a quarter of a million copies world wide and whose music was featured on TV dramas such as ‘Miami Vice’. As a composer he is always seeking and travelling, experimenting and investigating – […]
Posted on 14. Jun, 2006 in Church Teachings, Music
From her CD ‘A Fairer Paradise’ Soprano Niamh Murray sings the Jimmy Kennedy composition – ‘Let There be Peace’ – with the Irish Chamber Orchestra.
Posted on 14. Jun, 2006 in Church Teachings
Dermot Roantree reads Psalm 121 with the prayer of St. Ignatius Loyola.
Posted on 14. Jun, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Vocation
Next Sunday is Father’s Day – (Happy Father’s Day Dads!). There will be many celebrations taking place around the country but perhaps for one family in Dublin it will be an extra special Father’s Day. Ted Ardis is Church of Ireland rector in Donnybrook, Dublin 4 and on Sunday he will be in Christ Church […]
Posted on 14. Jun, 2006 in Church Teachings, Schools
Phil Leogan is originally from Canada, now living in Sandymount in Dublin. She is a teacher, specialising in Science and Natural History – and within natural history entomology, the study of insects is her specialised area. She explained to Peter O’Connor how she combines this interest with her spirituality.
Posted on 03. May, 2006 in Church Teachings, Music
Do you remember Mr. Omundi’s No. 1 Singers and their wonderful Christmas CD? One of the tracks included on that CD is this great interpretation of Amazing Grace.
Posted on 03. May, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Who really makes the decisions in a Parish? Pastoral Councils are springing up all over the county, taking on some of the decisions formerly held by priests. They are still a fairly recent phenomenon in Ireland, but one that is quite well established in America. Pat Coyle asked Sr. Donna Ciango, a Dominical Sister and […]