Posted on 23. Nov, 2017 in Christian Values, Community, Music
Liam Lawton is a well-known and well-loved Irish singer/song writer. Following his ordination in 1984, Fr. Liam served in Carlow Cathedral Parish and Knockbeg College before the late Bishop Ryan gave him the opportunity to pursue his music ministry full-time; a ministry that he continues to this day -bringing much joy and solace to people with […]
Posted on 16. Nov, 2017 in Christian Values, Community, Ecology, Feminism/Women in the Church, Sexuality, Young people
Comedian Breda Larkin created a one-woman show, inspired by the moving statues in Ballinspittle. Called “Breda’s Way” the show started in Ballinspittle and then became an epic journey around Ireland, visiting town and grottos along the way. Bringing a statue of Mary with her for company and inspiration, she interacted with people from all walks […]
Posted on 09. Nov, 2017 in Book Reviews, Community, Death, Economy
Conor Mcguire – an artist and columnist for the Western People has written a book called the “Hunger House”. Set in Ballina, Co. Mayo, just before the Great Famine in Ireland, the book looks at the lives of people in this less well known time in Ireland. Speaking with Pat Coyle, Conor argues that this […]
Posted on 09. Nov, 2017 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community
This year is five hundred years on since the beginning of the Reformation. It was October 31st 1517 when Martin Luther first nailed his ninety-five Theses to the door of Wittenburg Church. Fintan Lyons OSB recently wrote a book entitled, “Martin Luther – The Challenges Then and Now”. He talks about how Martin Luther was […]
Posted on 09. Nov, 2017 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Feminism/Women in the Church, Gospel Values
Last week we spoke with Fr. Joe McDonald about his book, “Why the Church Deserves to Die”. This week he looks at the role of women in the Church and how they might take a larger role in the Church. He says that the women are carrying the Church with what he calls “heroic virtue” […]
Posted on 02. Nov, 2017 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Gospel Values
“Why the Irish Church Deserves to Die”, is the title of a controversial book by Fr Joe McDonald. He says that the death has been taking place for quite a while but is now quickening. He says that the Church has been very successful in preaching fear and censure, but not always so good in […]
Posted on 26. Oct, 2017 in Baptism, Christian Values, Church Teachings
Parents “are the first teachers in the way of the Faith,” said Archbishop Eamon Martin at a conference in Dublin on November 26th. The conference entitled “Where now for Faith Based Education – charting the future together,” brought together a diverse range of speakers to look at the role of Faith Based Education in Ireland. […]
Posted on 26. Oct, 2017 in Charity, Christian Values, Humanitarian Aid
Declan White, from Sightsavers, a charity dedicated to preventing blindness, says that a remarkable 75% of blindness could be treated. He also points to the global inequality that there 39 million blind people in the world, but 90% of them are living in developing countries. He explains the many causes of blindness to Miriam Gormally […]
Posted on 19. Oct, 2017 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Ecology, HIV/Aids, Natural Disasters
Hurricane Ophelia was one of the worst storm to hit Ireland in fifty years. It is part of a trend of worsening weather involving flooding and destructive winds, which are becoming more common as the climate warms. Professor John Sweeny, lecturer at Maynooth University Geography Department says that it is only the beginning and that we […]
Posted on 19. Oct, 2017 in Christian Values, Community, Economy, Young people
In this two part housing special we take an in-depth look at some of the things that are moving Ireland in the direction of less home ownership and towards more precarious rental situations. In this first part, Margaret Burns, from the Jesuit Centre of Faith and Justice looks at how housing trends have changed dramatically […]