Posted on 18. Mar, 2009 in Faith and Justice, Feminism/Women in the Church
International Women’s Day is in March and it is a day to celebrate the lives of women everywhere and their many achievements. However it is also a time to remember women all over the world who have few rights and may even live in continuous fear of violence. In many cases, it is a fear […]
Posted on 18. Mar, 2009 in Church Teachings, Prayer
During the Lenten season, and as we approach Easter, many people think about going to Confession – the Sacrament of Reconciliation. For some it may be a difficult decision, perhaps not having been to Confession for many years. For others the word ‘sin’ can cause difficulties – Eileen Good spoke to Fr. Kevin Scallon, well […]
Posted on 18. Mar, 2009 in Charity, Humanitarian Aid
Trócaire continues its Lenten campaign of encouraging us to think of those who have been displaced from their homes due to conflict. Miriam Gormally spoke with John Carroll who has been working in Kenya with people who had to flee their homes and villages following the post election violence. He began by explaining his work […]
Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 in Music
This week our music piece is the Deer’s Cry, composed by Shaun Davey and sung by Rita Connolly. It is a version of The St. Patrick’s Breastplate set to music and given an alternative title. The Deer’s Cry is taken from Shaun Davey’s album The Pilgrim. For more information see www.shaundavey.com
Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 in Church Teachings, Gospel Values
Do scripture stories have any relevance for people today? Miriam Gormally met Frances Hogan who claims that the stories have universal lessons, but that we need to communicate them in a more interesting way. She makes DVDs illustrating scripture stories with music and art. Frances began by explaining why there is a need for such […]
Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 in Charity, Conflict, Homelessness, Places of Conflict
If you had 15 minutes to leave your home and flee for your life and possibly never to return, what would you bring? This is a situation that Trocaire asked Current Rose of Tralee, Aoife Kelly to try. Unfortunately this is a reality for many people and displacement is the theme of this year’s Trocaire […]
Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Conflict, Crime
New detailed guidelines on how religious authorities should respond to allegations of child sexual abuse by clerical and lay person have been published by the National Board for the Safeguarding of Children in the Catholic Church. Miriam Gormally met Ian Elliott, chief executive office of NBSCCC and Aidan Canavan Chairman of NBSCCC to find out […]
Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 in Church Teachings, Mass
During Lent, many people make a special effort to go to Mass especially on Sundays. However there are also those who do not go anymore – they say ‘It’s boring, I get nothing out of it, why should I go?’ Eileen Good put this question to Jesuit theologian Fr. Raymond Moloney.
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 in Music
In this week’s music piece the Monks of Glenstal are joined by Sinead O’Connor for a rendition of The Seven Rejoices of Mary. It is taken from the album Biscantorat. For more information see www.glenstal.org
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 in Charity, Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
Trocaire are launching their Lenten campaign again this year and we will soon be seeing the familiar Trocaire boxes in schools and homes around the country. However will we be as generous this year, now that we have our own difficulties to face with? Pat Coyle met Eamon Meehan from Trocaire to find more. She […]