Music: Oh Happy Day
Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 in Music
Oh Happy Day is taken from the album One Love recorded by the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir.
Chic and Cheerful
Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 in Charity, Economy, Poverty
With daily headlines about the economic crisis, all of us have to think differently about our spending. All over the country there are well- stocked charity shops, giving support to local and national charities and well worth checking out. One such shop in Carlow town is ‘Chic and Cheerful’ supporting Vincentian projects in Ethopia. Eileen […]
U.S. President Elect
Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 in Faith and Justice, Media
The inauguration of Barak Obama on the 20th of January will be the beginning a new era in America and indeed the rest of the world. The event has generated so much excitement that people are bussing in from all corners of America, and Washington is preparing itself for a record turnout. But can the […]
Loreto, 400 Years
Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 in Feminism/Women in the Church, Vocation
The founder of the Loreto Order was a determined Yorkshire woman. She insisted that the Order was not to be enclosed and was to be governed by women – and for her principles she was at one time imprisoned for heresy. Loreto Sister Elaine McDonald, lecturer in Mater Dei, told Eileen Good about their founder, […]
Music: The Little Drummer Boy
Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 in Music
Celtic Woman have released an album for Christmas called A Christmas Celebration. For more information see www.celticwoman.com
Music: The Holly and the Ivy
Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 in Music
The Holly and the Ivy is taken from Nóirín Ní Riain’slatest musical offering is entitled A Celebration of Christmas Celtic Joy. It is produced in conjunction with her sons Eoin and Micheál.
Church and Media
Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Media
Over Christmas we are bound to watch several films. But what choices are we making and what effect, if any, does this have on our faith. Richard Leonard SJ is a specialist in cinema studies and Director of the Australian Catholic Film and Television Office. He is also author of the book, Movies that Matter […]
Suffering
Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 in Faith and Justice
In his book Our Graced Life-Stories (published by Messenger Publications) Fr. Brian Grogan deals with many topics like Grace, Prayer, Hope and Suffering. Throughout the year, families everywhere are dealing with some form of suffering, which can be very difficult on a daily basis. Eileen Good asked Fr. Brian if Suffering has any meaning?
MABS
Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 in Christmas, Economy, Seasons of the Church Year
Christmas is usually a time that puts a strain on personal finances. However this year in particular has seen more people in need. MABS, the Irish money, advice and budgeting service has seen an increase in calls this year from people looking for help managing their money. Miriam Gormally spoke with the MABS spokesperson Michael […]
Spirituality
Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 in Environment, Faith and Justice, Spirituality
Donal Dorr describes Spirituality as ‘our deepest heart’s desire’ and in fact that is the title of his latest book Spirituality Our Deepest Heart’s Desire. He looks at the internal or inward-looking aspect of one’s spirituality and also at outward-orientated activities such as working for social justice or the environment. Eileen Good asked him about […]