Posted on 08. Jun, 2005 in Faith and Justice
There are so many varying memories of the life and work of the late Pope John Paul II. David Bircall talked to the leading theologian, Ann Thurston, about her memories of the Pope. She talks about his early years, his happiness and handsomeness. She looks at his role in ecumenism – especially his work on […]
Posted on 08. Jun, 2005 in Church Teachings
The Salesians may not be a group we hear about every day, but they are nonetheless a religious order who have been working here in Ireland for quite a while. Andrew McCarthy met with Fr. Martin Loftus, Chaplain in NIU Maynooth and a member of the Salesian Community. Andrew asked Martin how the Salesians came […]
Posted on 08. Jun, 2005 in Economy, Poverty
Getting access to a bank is something most of us take for granted. However, for certain groups it is a lot more difficult. Moreithi Keigi is a trained economist, originally from Kenya, who works with Micro Finance. Micro Finance offers financial services to people on low incomes. He talks to Miriam Gormally and she asks […]
Posted on 08. Jun, 2005 in Faith and Justice, Festivals, Young people
World Youth Day is the day when all young Catholics from around the world come together to celebrate their Faith. Andrew McCarthy talked with Trish O’Neill who works in the busy town of Clane, Co. Kildare as a parish co-ordinator. At the moment, she is involved with bringing people together for World Youth Day. Andrew […]
Posted on 08. Jun, 2005 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Crime
“Quench Not The Spirit” is the title of a new book of essays honouring the world-renowned theologian, Father Sean Fagan. Last year, following a six-year long investigation by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Irish Episcopal Conference reprimanded Father Fagan for publishing a book entitled “Does Morality Change?”. In an interview with […]
Posted on 08. Jun, 2005 in Economy, Faith and Justice, Poverty
Ireland’s population is heading towards 5 million, but there are no signs of decent housing policy. Sean Healy of CORI argues that these ideas need to be addressed if current challenges are to be met. He claims the government is doing very little to tackle the problems faced by the most vulnerable. Miriam Gormally met […]
Posted on 08. Jun, 2005 in Conflict, Faith and Justice, Vocation
This week’s Crossways updates from around the world include news on the first ever meeting between Ian Paisley and Catholic Primate of Ireland Archbishop Sean Brady, the entrepreneurial transition year student and his idea for wristbands inspired by Pope John Paul II to raise money for suicide awareness and Darfur, Christians in Bethlehem attempted the […]
Posted on 25. May, 2005 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values
The practice of the Eucharist or Holy Communion is in accordance with Jesus’ instruction at the Last Supper, that his followers take bread as his body and wine as his blood in remembrance of him. Fr. Frank Mullan talks about how this is at the very centre of our Christian beliefs and when we practice […]
Posted on 25. May, 2005 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Prayer
The Devotion of the Sacred Heart – taking Jesus’ physical heart as the representation of his divine love for humanity – is one of the most widely practiced devotions in the Catholic Church. Fr. Frank Mullan talks about the history of this devotion and how it is still very relevant today. He talks about how […]
Posted on 25. May, 2005 in Faith and Justice
Liam Cahill brings us updates from around the world including news that The Church of Ireland has welcomed the publication of the agreed statement of the Anglican / Roman Catholic international commission entitled “Mary, Grace & Hope in Christ’, Archbishop Sean Brady revealed in Milan recently that he looks forward to engagement with ministers from […]