Posted on 23. Apr, 2015 in Ecology, Nature, Volunteering
Spring is a time of growth and renewal. Michael Kelly is founder of Grow it yourself (GIY) Ireland. He talks about how when people grow their own food it gives them a renewed appreciation and deeper connection to their food and environment. Describing it as very therapeutic, spiritual and primordial, he says that growing your […]
Posted on 16. Apr, 2015 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Vocation
Thirty-Three Good Men by Dr John A. Weafer analyses the lives of thirty-three Irish Catholic diocesan priests and former priests during a period of significant change in the Irish Church and Irish society, 1960–2010. The book looks at the way Irish diocesan priests experience celibacy and obedience in modern Ireland, and how they understand their […]
Posted on 16. Apr, 2015 in Art, Saints
‘Passion and Persuasion’ is the title of an art exhibition in the National Gallery of Ireland, run in conjunction with the 1814-2014 Irish Jesuit Restoration Committee, and in particular Fr Noel Barber SJ. It focuses on Baroque seventeenth-century paintings by some of the great Counter-Reformation artists of saints such as Mary Magdalene, John the Baptist, […]
Posted on 09. Apr, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Gospel Values
Having spent 20 years of ministry in Northern Ireland, including working as a counsellor, Pat Davis SJ talks with Pat Coyle about how the compassion of Jesus is his driving force. “When you are sitting helping a client as a counsellor, you are being compassionate, you’re listening to them, not judging them and helping them […]
Posted on 09. Apr, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings
Catholic Comment, a team of lay people who speak about the Catholic faith in the media were troubled by what they perceive to be a worrying threat to Catholic schools if the forthcoming referendum on same-sex marriage is passed. Speaking to presenter Seán O’Rourke on RTÉ Radio, Enda Kenny said that, if the referendum passes, Catholic […]
Posted on 26. Mar, 2015 in Church Teachings, Easter, Gospel Values, Holy Week, Lent
For Fr. Michael McCullagh, spiritual director in Maynooth University, Holy Week and Lent are a time when we’re walking in the footsteps of the Lord. Here he talks us through the time from Ash Wednesday to Holy week, looking in particular at Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. He explains to Miriam […]
Posted on 26. Mar, 2015 in Church Teachings, Easter, Holy Week
On Palm Sunday, Christians celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, the week before his death and resurrection. For many Christian churches, Palm Sunday, or “Passion Sunday,” marks the beginning of Holy Week, which concludes on Easter Sunday. The Bible reveals that when Jesus entered Jerusalem, the crowds greeted him by waving palm […]
Posted on 26. Mar, 2015 in Church Teachings, Gospel Values, Vocation
Every vocation has its own story. Pat Davis SJ recently celebrated 20 years of ministry with the Jesuits. His vocation was an unexpected one. At the suggestion of a friend, he made a spur of the moment decision to go to a ‘come and see’ type event with the Jesuits in Mongret, Limerick. The friend […]
Posted on 19. Mar, 2015 in Church Teachings, Feminism/Women in the Church, Gospel Values
Country and gospel singer, James Kilbane is releasing his twelfth album, his second in association with Veritas Publications, Dublin. It is titled, “Mary: The Lord’s servant”. It is a mix of traditional and contemporary songs, drawing on scripture and prayer to highlight aspects of the life of the mother of Jesus Christ. James Kilbane continues […]
Posted on 19. Mar, 2015 in Charity, Christian Values, Gospel Values, Music
“If Jesus comes tomorrow, what then?” is the latest single release from the Irish country singer. This classic country song was from the pens of Nashville writing legends Max D. Barnes, Vern Gosdin. Kilbane now puts his Irish country touch on this classic tune. The quote from John 2:5 at the start is from the Wedding at Cana.