Posted on 08. Sep, 2011 in Faith and Justice
The Holocaust was an unfathomable genocide and one which people continue to struggle to understand. Miriam Gormally spoke with Prof Deborah Lipstadt, scholar and author of several books looking at the Holocaust.
Posted on 16. Sep, 2009 in Music
Our music selection this week is from Verbum Dei’s Album Stand, the piece is called Long Distance Prayer.
Posted on 16. Sep, 2009 in Faith and Justice, Spirituality
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Darwin. Darwin is traditionally seen as one of the great heroes of science, but what may be less well known is that his original ambition was to become a country clergyman. Miriam Gormally met Canon Patrick Comerford who believes that Darwin shouldn’t be seen as […]
Posted on 16. Sep, 2009 in Charity, Economy
As more people are being made redundant or being offered packages to take time off, many people are looking at volunteering as an option towards building a new career. Siobhan McGee carried out a report on charity organisations in Ireland and found that the recession was affecting them in several ways. Some benefited from the […]
Posted on 16. Sep, 2009 in Church Teachings, Education, Gospel Values
Slí Eile is an Irish Jesuit Outreach for young Adults, which involves faith and justice activities for 18-35 year olds. Slí Eile seeks to empower young adults with Gospel values to realise their potential. They offer a range of activities from Volunteering to Certificate Courses. Eileen Good met with Slí Eile’s Noelle Fitzpatrick who began […]
Posted on 16. Sep, 2009 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Gerard O’Collins SJ is an author and professor emeritus of the Gregorian University in Rome. He has written and debated widely about how we can understand Jesus. Pat Coyle met Fr Gerard and asked him what we really know about Jesus, or even as some people claim, whether he ever existed at all.
Posted on 16. Sep, 2009 in Vocation
St. Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society is a Catholic lay organisation which exists to help student clerics on their journey to priesthood. The Society fosters vocations to the priesthood and religious life and assists students for the priesthood both financially and by prayer. Eileen Good spoke with Joseph Merrick, the society’s new Communications Director and asked […]
Posted on 16. Sep, 2009 in Church Teachings, Vocation
The St. Joseph’s Missionary Society, have always been involved in pioneering work: opening new fields, responding boldly to fresh needs and facing unfamiliar challenges. Fr. Jim O’Connell, a Mill Hill Missionary of many years standing, spoke with Eileen Good about the history and current situation in the society. First off he began by explaining why […]
Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 in Music
Our music selection this week is from Monica Brown’s Album Holy Ground, the piece is called Shekinah.
Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 in Book Reviews, Church Teachings, Gospel Values
Many of us would love to read some scripture, but just don’t know where to start and are daunted by the thought of opening the Bible. Fr. Jim O’Connell, from the Mill Hill Missionaries, has come up with the perfect solution to this dilemma with his book Going the Heart’s Way. Eileen Good met up […]