Posted on 14. Dec, 2005 in Christmas, Music, Seasons of the Church Year
We hear many wonderful pieces of music over the Christmas period. Here Ted Courtney, a lover of choral music, selects a number of lovely pieces that he feels represent Christmas.
Posted on 14. Dec, 2005 in Achievement, Faith and Justice, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Patricia Scanlan is one of our most popular female authors today – titles like City Girl, Apartment 3B, Foreign Affairs and Double Wedding are just some of her books that have been on the best sellers lists – thanks she believes to the gifts God has given her. She explains to Eileen Good…
Posted on 30. Nov, 2005 in Church Teachings, Community, Faith and Justice, Seasons of the Church Year
Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin, Jim Moriarty, talks to Eileen Good about the Reach Out campaign in his diocese. He explains it was an initiative to encourage participation in parish life and also to welcome those who may not attend mass, those who may not feel included and those new to the Community. Jim talks […]
Posted on 30. Nov, 2005 in Church Teachings, Community, Seasons of the Church Year
Donal Neary SJ, Jesuit Priest & author, explains the relevance of the third Sunday of Advent and the lighting of the rose coloured candle. Donal explains that this candle represents rejoicing because although Advent is a time of waiting, we can rejoice as we know how the story ends. The interview ends with the song […]
Posted on 30. Nov, 2005 in Community, Faith and Justice, Poverty
Barbara McCarthy, Oxfam Ireland, speaks to Miriam Gormally about the importance of the Oxfam Fair Trade shops and about the number of products they are stocking for Christmas. Miriam also speaks to a number of shoppers in the Fair Trade shop and asks them what they are buying and their reasons for shopping there.
Posted on 30. Nov, 2005 in Charity, Faith and Justice, Music
Miriam Gormally speaks to Gary Moore – the man behind the Christmas CD ‘Mr. Omondi’s No. 1 Singers’. Gary explains the initiative behind the CD and capturing the wealth of musical talent in Kenya and using this to raise funds there for the education of children. Sarah Mitaru, a singer on the CD, joins Gary […]
Posted on 30. Nov, 2005 in Faith and Justice, Seasons of the Church Year
As the feast of the Immaculate Conception approaches, Betty Ryan explains to Eileen Good why her relationship with Mary is so special. She advises this is a good time to pray to Mary and remember the joy and beauty of children in Advent. Betty has chosen a poem about Mary from the 5th century. But […]
Posted on 30. Nov, 2005 in Advent, Faith and Justice, Seasons of the Church Year
The second Sunday of Advent is approaching. But can we find the true meaning of this special time amidst the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations? Jesuit and author, Donal Neary, explains why Advent is a time of spiritual waiting, a time to hope for the future and a time to give to those who […]
Posted on 30. Nov, 2005 in Church Teachings, Missionary, Saints
An introduction to the life of St. Francis Xavier. He was the first missionary to India, his body was taken back to Goa when he died and now there is a pilgrimage to his tomb. Jesuits from India, Spain and China talk to us about why this saint is so important in their countries.
Posted on 02. Nov, 2005 in Economy, Faith and Justice
Eugene Quinn, director of the Jesuit Centre of Faith and Justice and a trained economist, talks to Miriam Gormally about the impact of European policies and the worry that Europe is at a crossroads and the most vulnerable will suffer. He explains that Europe is developing three pillars: economic, social and environment but that some […]