Posted on 12. Nov, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Humane Vitae
Cora Sherlock is Deputy Chairperson of the Pro Life Campaign. She is a practising solicitor based in Dublin. The Campaign promotes pro-life education and defends human life at all stages, from conception to natural death. It also campaigns for resources to support and assist pregnant women and those in need of healing after abortion. She talks with Miriam Gormally […]
Posted on 05. Nov, 2015 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Prayer
The one minute daily reflective Angelus broadcast on RTÉ One is one of Ireland’s longest-running programmes, having been aired daily at 6.00pm since the inception of RTÉ television in 1962. The images that have been broadcast along with the chimes have also been changing and are set to change again. RTÉ One has designated one slot […]
Posted on 05. Nov, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Family, Gospel Values
Last week, we looked at the response of We are Church to the recent Synod on the family. They were largely disappointed by the Synod feeling that it continued to exclude groups whom they felt should no longer be marginalised. This week we hear from Cathal Barry, journalist with the Irish Catholic who was over in […]
Posted on 29. Oct, 2015 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Christian Values, Family, Sexuality, Young people
We are Church Ireland declared themselves very disappointed with the final report by Catholic Bishops meeting in Rome over the past three weeks on the issue of the family in contemporary society. The report ‘s 94 paragraphs indicate that the majority of the voting Bishops do not favour change either in the teaching or discipline of the […]
Posted on 29. Oct, 2015 in Christian Values, Death, Ecology
The month of November is a time to remember the dead. It is a time when the hibernation of nature in preparation for the rebirth of spring reminds us of the natural rhythm of life and death. Even more it reminds us of our Christian Faith with its emphasis on birth, death and resurrection. The […]
Posted on 22. Oct, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Gospel Values, Vocation
Fiona O’Connor The Alpha Course, now known simply as Alpha, is an evangelistic course which seeks to introduce the basics of the Christian faith through a series of talks and discussions. It is described by its organisers as “an opportunity to explore the meaning of life”. More traditionally attended by evangelical Protestants, it has, in recent years been embraced by Christians of all […]
Posted on 22. Oct, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Death, Gospel Values, Humanitarian Aid, Refugees, Uncategorized
Dr. John Newton with Miriam Gormally Persecuted and Forgotten? A report on Christians oppressed for their faith 2013-15 was compiled by Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need. The report assesses countries where there are violations of religious freedom. It concludes on the warning that if the exodus of Christians continues from Iraq and Syria that […]
Posted on 22. Oct, 2015 in Art, Christian Values, Church Teachings
Having just exhibited her work throughout Europe, Eve Parnell brings her current exhibition, A Postcard to Ireland, to the RDS. Characterised by a sense of wonder at the world along with the people, nature and objects that lie within it, A Postcard to Ireland also taps into Eve’s appreciation of her faith and of religious […]
Posted on 15. Oct, 2015 in Community, Economy
On Tuesday Oct 13th, the Government passed what was probably the most generous budget for many years. However Michelle Murphy from Social Justice Ireland says that while there was something in it for everyone, overall the rich gained more. She added that there the introduction of certain tax cuts for high earners meant a missed […]
Posted on 08. Oct, 2015 in Economy, Faith and Justice
Social Justice Ireland is an independent think tank and justice advocacy organisation that provides independent social analysis and effective policy development to create a sustainable future for every member of society. As the budget approaches, they feel that the Government needs to take the opportunity to pass a Budget that will bring a fairer society […]