Posted on 16. Feb, 2017 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Family, Relationships
Bishop Kevin Doran was appointed the bishop of Elphin by Pope Francis on 14 May 2014. Here he talks with Conor Deane about challenges within the Church including vocations and holding on the traditional Church based teachings. They begin by looking at the upcoming World Meeting of Families 2018 which will be held in Ireland and […]
Posted on 09. Feb, 2017 in Christian Values, Community, Ecology, Environment, Faith and Justice, Nature
The work of Irish artist Eve Parnell will be on display at Humboldt University in Berlin Jan 31st to Feb 26th. The title of the exhibition ‘ Vernehmt und lasst mich traum so wahrheit singen – Let me sing dreams as words of truth’ is taken from a poem written in 1923 by Claus Schenk Graf von […]
Posted on 02. Feb, 2017 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Ecology, Feminism/Women in the Church, Saints, St. Brigid, Young people
Lá Féile Bhríde is a celebration of one of the most well-known and loved female Irish saints. She was a woman of the land, a spiritual leader, a peacemaker and a woman of legendary hospitality. Solas Bhride, the light of St. Brigid, is a Christian Spiritual centre and hermitage that opened two years ago in […]
Posted on 02. Feb, 2017 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Feminism/Women in the Church, Gospel Values
The subject of women in the church often causes great controversy. Previously we heard from Bishop Fintan Monahan on what it was like to have been appointed bishop. Here he talks with Marie Stuart about women in the Church and also about his own passions and interest within the Church and the constant need for […]
Posted on 02. Feb, 2017 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Feminism/Women in the Church, Gospel Values, Sexuality
Redemptorist priest, Fr. Tony Flannery recently celebrated Mass after a five-year ban. “We are Church Ireland” say they fully support his decision to celebrate a public Mass on Sunday on January 22nd in Killimordaly, Co. Galway. This conscientious decision taken by Fr. Flannery on the occasion of his 70th birthday ignores the sanction of the Roman Congregation for […]
Posted on 26. Jan, 2017 in Christian Values, Community, Conflict, Crime, Gospel Values, Young people
Feb 8th is the feast day of St Josephine Bakhita, a Sudanese-born former slave who became a nun. It is also the international day of prayer and awareness against human trafficking. St Bakhita’s experience of being enslaved and sold continues today with human trafficking still being one of the largest illegal industries. Ruth Kilcullen from MECPATHS […]
Posted on 26. Jan, 2017 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Music, Saints
“Nothing is more practical than finding God” is the name of this song composed by Niall Leahy SJ. The lyrics are adapted from Pedro Arrupe poem, “Fall in love”. Vocals are by Nicola Perry
Posted on 19. Jan, 2017 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Laity, Liturgy
Bishop Fintan Monahan was ordained Bishop of Killaloe in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Ennis on Sunday 25 September. At his ordination Bishop Fintan talked about his challenges and priorities, in particularly around the involvement of laity, youth ministry and safeguarding children in the Church. Now four months into the role he talks […]
Posted on 19. Jan, 2017 in Economy, Politics, Poverty
Eight men own the same wealth as the 3.6 billion people who make up the poorer half of the world’s population, according to a new report published by Oxfam. ‘An Economy for the 99 Percent’ shows that the gap between rich and poor is far greater than had been thought thanks to new and better […]
Posted on 12. Jan, 2017 in Christian Values, Church of Ireland, Church Teachings, Community
January 18th to 25th is known as the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity around the world and it is now organised by the World Council of Churches and the Holy See. Martin Browne OSB talked to Marie Stuart about the origins of the week in 1908. This year is a particularly important year as […]