Posted on 20. Aug, 2014 in Ecology, Faith and Justice, Spirituality
Another piece from 2005, our featured year. Nellie Mc Laughlin, a native of Inishowen, Co. Donegal, is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy and author if ‘Out of Wonder’ – a book that concentrates on a new cosmology for the universe. Nellie works in cosmology, ecology and sustainable living throughout Ireland […]
Posted on 14. Aug, 2014 in Faith and Justice
An interesting story from Dec 2005, looking at live as a Lighthouse Keeper. Throughout the year, lots of money is spent on candles, fairy lights, all manner of flashing ornaments – much of it very superficial in nature. But light is important – it can save lives, especially for those at sea. Denis O’Leary begins […]
Posted on 14. Aug, 2014 in Church Teachings, Liturgy
A piece from Jan 2006 looking at how praying touches our lives. Andrew McCarthy spoke to Jackie Corkery, a priest of Cloyne diocese, a poet, artist and much sought after speaker. He believes that praying is like a sixth sense that guides us through our daily lives. Jackie begins the interview by reflecting on whether […]
Posted on 07. Aug, 2014 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Church Teachings, Community, Vocation
Another archive pieces, from May 2005, looking at what life is like as a priest. Fr. Paul O’Boyle shares his thoughts on his own role and the importance of living as a member of the parish community, knowing the people and walking the road of life with them and the importance of sharing the word […]
Posted on 24. Jul, 2014 in Achievement, Celibacy/Sexuality, Gospel Values
Fr Michael McCullagh CM, spiritual advisor to seminarians in Maynooth College, recently celebrated 40 years as a priest. Looking at topics like relationship, marriage and celibacy, he talks candidly to Miriam Gormally about the varied and challenging life of a priest. As a spiritual advisor he also looks at the differences between his role as […]
Posted on 24. Jul, 2014 in Church of Ireland, Feminism/Women in the Church, Uncategorized, Vocation
The Episcopal life of Donald Caird encompasses many of the most critical junctures in the twentieth century Irish story. From Church of Ireland Bishop of Meath he was elected Archbishop of Dublin in 1985 remaining there until 1996. As such he was Primate of the Anglican church in the Republic of Ireland when the Northern […]
Posted on 17. Jul, 2014 in Conflict, Economy
Finding a job you like can be very difficult, but what can sometimes be even more difficult is maintaining good relations with your boss. “The majority of people leave their job not because they don’t like it but because they have difficulties with their manager or boss.” so says Wendy Grace from Compass Communications. Here she […]
Posted on 10. Jul, 2014 in Christian Values, Music
James Kilbane has put together his latest album, “River of Grace”. In it he musically represents some of the important stages in the unfolding story of the Scriptures and in the development of his own personal Christian faith. The River of Grace album captures some of the central moments and key people caught up in […]
Posted on 10. Jul, 2014 in Music
“There is a River”, a piece of music, telling the story of the Woman at the Well and offering consolation to those for whom life hasn’t gone as hoped or planned.
Posted on 03. Jul, 2014 in Baptism, Church Teachings
Leah Libresco, who’d been a prominent atheist blogger for the religion website Patheos took the world by storm when two years ago she announced her decision to convert to Catholicism. After years of debating many “smart Christians,” she decided that her only option was to become one herself. Libresco, who had blogged under the banner “Unequally […]