Posted on 07. May, 2020 in Christian Values, Community, Music Therapy
This week, we our chant draws inspiration from the Christian psalms where we are promised rest. My Soul Finds Rest Psalm 62:1-2 My soul finds rest in you my God, my soul finds rest in you; You are my rock and you are my strength, my soul finds rest in you. Shelter me from the […]
Posted on 30. Apr, 2020 in Community, Feminism/Women in the Church
We continue our “Women of the Cross” series. This time we are listening to the story of Mary of Bethany, looking for her sister to help her deal with horror of death and reflecting on happier times when she was inspired to anoint the feet of Jesus.
Posted on 30. Apr, 2020 in Christian Values, Community, Faith and Justice, Humanitarian Aid
Families in the refugee camp in Maban, South Sudan, where Irish Jesuit Tony O’Riordan works, have one bar of soap to last them a month – just one of the challenges facing refugees as the government of one of the poorest countries in the world struggles to keep the coronavirus at bay. Tony O’Riordan is […]
Posted on 30. Apr, 2020 in Christian Values, Community, Music
In these times of hardship, we draw inspiration from the core Christian philosophy to “love one another”. The chant draws its inspiration from John 13:34 Love one another as I have loved you, This is all I ask of you; That you love one another, serve each other, Just as I have shown to you […]
Posted on 23. Apr, 2020 in Christian Values, Community, Feminism/Women in the Church, Vocation
For Eastertide, we continue our series on Women of the Cross, this time looking at Martha, who opened her house to Jesus. Here we hear her side of the story, told in a way that brings this story to life and reminds us not to judge others.
Posted on 23. Apr, 2020 in Christian Values, Community, Music
The chant, “Do Not be Afraid”, inspired by Isaiah 41.10 is a reminder of how we are not alone in these dark times. “Do not be afraid I am with you, I am by your side; Trust in me, have faith in me and do not be afraid.” It is from an album by Marie […]
Posted on 16. Apr, 2020 in Christian Values, Community, Feminism/Women in the Church
For Eastertide, we continue our series on Women of the Cross, this time looking at the women who was brought to Jesus accused of adultery. Here we hear her side of the story, told in a way that brings this story to life and reminds us of the human instinct to accuse others before looking […]
Posted on 16. Apr, 2020 in Christian Values, Community, Music
The song, “A candle for You”, sung by Patricia Bourke D’Souza and composed by Marie Dunne CHF was released to raise awareness for missing persons. However during this time or turmoil, the idea of lighting a candle for someone has taken on a greater significance. Marie says that the idea of the candle was inspired […]
Posted on 09. Apr, 2020 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Feminism/Women in the Church, Gospel Values
As we continue through Lent towards Holy Week, Good Friday and Holy Saturday we are asked not to rush, not to start preparations for the resurrection, but to wait, to understand our own powerlessness. Beginning this week and continuing through Eastertide, we will run this series looking a six prominent women who featured in the […]
Posted on 09. Apr, 2020 in Christian Values, Community, Faith and Justice, Vocation
During this time of difficulties where many are asking where is God, Mike Drennan SJ, Director of Manresa, counsellor and spiritual director, takes a look at finding God in Wilderness. Drawing on stories from the Bible where people were often put into challenging circumstances and had to dig deep to reflect on the meaning of […]