Posted on 28. Mar, 2013 in Church Teachings, Environment
In this four part series we look at people who work with Jesuit organisations to understand the difference and impact that Pope Francis will make to their work and lives. In this first one, Pat Coyle talks with Guy Consolmagno, a Jesuit brother and Vatican Astrologer. Science is often seen as running counter to religion, […]
Posted on 21. Mar, 2013 in Church Teachings, Music
James Kilbane, one of Ireland’s leading Christian singers has recently released his “Songs of Faith Collection” for the year of faith with Veritas. Including his classics, “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art”, the collection puts together some of his best work as well as many of his new pieces. Miriam Gormally met with James […]
Posted on 14. Mar, 2013 in Church Teachings
Pope Francis is the first Jesuit Pope as well as being the first Pope from the Americas. Known as Jorge Bergoglio, the 76-year-old is renowned for being humble and living a simple life forgoing many of the luxuries previous cardinals enjoyed. He considers social outreach, rather than doctrinal battles, to be the essential business of […]
Posted on 07. Mar, 2013 in Church Teachings, Uncategorized
The next Pope should appoint men and women from all over the world as cardinals – so says Fr. Gerry O’Hanlon. As the Vatican prepares for the next conclave, Pat Coyle talks with Fr. Gerry about what it will mean and the chances and opportunities that could arise from the election.
Posted on 07. Mar, 2013 in Church Teachings
Earlier we looked at the importance of meditation during the season of Lent. In this second piece on meditation, Fr. Eugene McCaffrey explores the practicalities of meditation and how it can bring people back to a spiritual path.
Posted on 28. Feb, 2013 in Church Teachings, Lent
For the forty days of Lent, the blog Generation Benedict looks at the testimonials of forty different people whose lives have been touched or changed by Pope Benedict. It explores how he has been responsible for the conversion, reversion, vocation and the deepening of faith of many young Catholics. Miriam Gormally spoke with Lisette Carr, founder […]
Posted on 21. Feb, 2013 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Feminism/Women in the Church, Uncategorized
Marianne O’Connor OS, Director General of CORI retired at the end of 2012. During her time with CORI she faced many challenges to Church and Faith. Despite this, she remains optimistic that the seeds of the Gospel are still relevant in society and that the Church can and should learn from the past to move […]
Posted on 21. Feb, 2013 in Church Teachings
In the second interview with Prof Robert Enright, founder of The Forgiveness Institute, Jo Smith finds out about the extent of his work. She looks at forgiveness in difficult situations. Is it possible, for example, to forgive random acts of violence and what about when we simply don’t want to forgive? She began by asking […]
Posted on 14. Feb, 2013 in Church Teachings
Pope Benedict’s announcement that he intends retiring from the Papacy at the end of this month sent shock waves around the world. For all of us it was first, it’s almost seven hundred years since the last Pope retired and reactions were many and varied. Miriam Gormally phoned Irish Times and Irish Catholic Columnist Breda […]
Posted on 14. Feb, 2013 in Church Teachings, Gospel Values, Vocation
Roses, Chocolates, and cards with hearts were everywhere this week when St. Valentines day was being celebrated. It’s a great day for happy couples, but it can be a difficult for some single people. Anne-Marie Gallagher Director of Vocations Ireland pointed out to Miriam Gormally that love takes many forms and those who are single […]