Crossways

Posted on 19. Oct, 2005 in Faith and Justice

Breda Hegerty presents updates from around the world including news from China and Iraq, the new Barnardos campaign to combat child poverty in Ireland, Mission Month in Ireland this October and the Green Identity of the eco friendly St. Oliver Plunkett church.

Crossways

Posted on 05. Oct, 2005 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice

Breda Hegerty presents current news pieces from Ireland and around the world including news on the G8 proposals to cancel debt for 18 of the world’s poorest countries, the appeal from Irish Bishops to CURA to stop issuing Positive Options leaflets, the latest Paddy Power poster which may offend Christians and a date for the […]

A Vision for Europe

Posted on 05. Oct, 2005 in Community, Economy, Faith and Justice

The Jesuit Centre of Faith & Justice has recently held a conference called “Future of Europe”. John d’Ardis SJ talks to Miriam Gormally about why they felt there was a need to discuss the future of Europe and why they believe we need to establish a new vision and new values for Europe. Miriam Gormally […]

Mission Alive

Posted on 05. Oct, 2005 in Church Teachings, Missionary

Throughout October, Mission Alive will hold a number of different events & celebrations throughout Ireland to commemorate Irish missionaries that have died abroad. Mary Bannon explains to Miriam Gormally that this years events will commemorate the lives of 14 particular missionaries that lost their lives violently. Miriam asks if there is still danger for missionaries […]

Psalm 139

Posted on 21. Sep, 2005 in Church Teachings, Prayer

A Psalm is explained as a scared song or hymn. Here Michael McGolderick O. Carm shares his favourite Psalm with us, Psalm 139. He describes how he was very struck by this Psalm when he heard it over 20 years ago.  He explains how it is a very reassuring psalm and it has helped him […]

Run for Unity

Posted on 21. Sep, 2005 in Church Teachings, Community, Faith and Justice, Young people

The Youth for Unity Movement is a branch of the Focolare Movement. There are some 150,000 Youth for Unity spread over 182 countries in all 5 continents and their aim is to build a united world. Miriam Gormally speaks to member Anne Murray about the upcoming charity event ‘Run for Unity’ which takes place on […]

Pieta

Posted on 21. Sep, 2005 in Faith and Justice, Poetry

Peter de Rosa recites a poem he calls ‘Pieta’.

Parish Worker

Posted on 21. Sep, 2005 in Church Teachings, Community, Confirmation, Religious teaching, Young people

Keeping young people involved in their church can be a difficult task. Trish O’Neill is a parish worker in Clane and explains the efforts they have made to encourage young people to stay involved in their church. She explains the many duties of her role including running a program of youth ministry, ongoing programs for […]

Bringing Churches Together

Posted on 21. Sep, 2005 in Church of Ireland, Church Teachings, Community

Interreligious dialogue is now seen as one of the most important needs of our time. Miriam Gormally speaks to Eoin de Bhaldraithe OSCO about the necessity for Catholics and Protestants to understand  one another’s religions. He talks about the progress that has been made so far and the work there is still to do and […]

The Focolare

Posted on 07. Sep, 2005 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Young people

“May they all be one,” was Christ’s prayer for humanity. Chiara Lubich was an Italian who took this idea and worked with it. Inspired by her loving message, other people soon joined her. Over time her message spread outside the Christian tradition and was embraced by people of all religions. Miriam Gormally met with Susan […]