Music: Ave Maria
Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 in Music
To mark the Feast of the Immaculate Conception we play Ave Maria from a new CD I Sing For Joy in the Shadow of Your Wings arranged by Tony Hanway. For more information see www.tonyhanway.com
Embracing Women
Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 in Church of Ireland, Feminism/Women in the Church
In the preface to her book Embracing Women Archbishop John Neill says ‘Ginnie Kennerley has herself been a key part of the story of the development of the ministry of women in the priesthood, and it is encouraging that she has written the story of what has been one of the most significant changes in […]
Why Should We Pray?
Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 in Church Teachings, Spirituality
Libraries world wide have since time began been filled with books on prayer; how to pray, when to pray, tips on prayer methods, definition of prayer and so on. But why should we pray? Is it necessary to pray? Eileen Good spoke to author and Jesuit priest Fr. Brian Grogan.
A Reading for December 8th
Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 in Gospel Values, Seasons of the Church Year
To mark the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Eileen Good reads a passage from St. Luke’s Gospel, Chapter 1, Verses 26 – 38.
A Guide to Baptism
Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 in Baptism, Church Teachings, Family
The sacrament of Baptism welcomes a child into the family of God in a special way, it marks the beginning of the child’s journey of Faith. A new book A Welcome for your Child – A Guide to Baptism for Parents by Julie Kavanagh and Maeve Mahon published by Veritas, is a practical guide for […]
Music : Jesus Remember Me
Posted on 12. Nov, 2008 in Music
This week our music piece comes from the Taizé Community. It is called Jesus Remember Me and is from their album Laudate Omnes Gentes. For more information on Taizé see www.taize.fr/en
St. Paul’s Inspiration
Posted on 12. Nov, 2008 in Faith and Justice, Saints
Pope Benedict has set aside this year as a Jubilee Year dedicated to St. Paul. In his statement the Pope said the world needs modern Christians who will imitate the apostles’ missionary energy and spirit of sacrifice. Bishop Hyacinth Egbebo is as member of the National Missionary Society of St. Paul of Nigeria and he […]
Inclusion Ireland
Posted on 12. Nov, 2008 in Different abilities, Economy, Politics
Budget talks continue as 2008 saw one of the harshest budgets ever. One of the groups to be affected is people living with intellectual disabilities. While the government has made a u-turn on their original decision to reduce the age of childcare from 18 to 16, there are still many issues that will affect those […]
Music: Cloud’s Veil
Posted on 29. Oct, 2008 in Music
This week our music piece is from Liam Lawton. Cloud’s Veil is taken from his album of the same name.
Pastoral Conference 2
Posted on 29. Oct, 2008 in Church Teachings, Community
The Catholic Bishops’ Commission for Pastoral Renewal and Adult Faith Development recently held a conference focusing on lay and clerical collaboration in parish life. The guest speakers were Jesuit Fr. Tom Sweester and Franciscian Sister Peg Bishop. They spoke to Eileen Good about what it means to be Christian in parish life today.