Posted on 10. Dec, 2015 in Church Teachings, Community
The Sacred Heart Messenger first appeared on 6 January, 1888 and has been in print continuously ever since. In the first year of its life, promoters of the Messenger carried copies to 9,000 homes throughout Ireland. Today it reaches 70,000 readers each month, which makes the Messenger probably the biggest-selling magazine in the land. Donal Neary […]
Posted on 10. Dec, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Eastern Spirituality, Education, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values, Vocation
The monk and hermit Thomas Merton (1915-1968) is hard to define. He was a poet, prolific spiritual writer, diarist, jazz buff, pioneer of inter religious dialogue, advocate of radial social reform and precursor of liberation theology. His works were known worldwide. However despite all his productivity, he was a man of inner turmoil, who died […]
Posted on 03. Dec, 2015 in Church of Ireland, Church Teachings, Community, Ecology
Revd Andrew Orr The current UN climate change conference taking place in Paris is causing us all to reflect on our carbon emissions. Revd Andrew Orr, Archdeacon of Ossory and Leighlin and rector of Tullow is Chair of Eco Congregation Ireland. He is deeply involved in using the Church as a way of creating greater awareness about our […]
Posted on 26. Nov, 2015 in Baptism, Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Gospel Values
Jeff Cavins is recognised both nationally and internationally as one of the most effective and engaging speakers In the Church today. He was recently in Ireland giving his presentation on “The Great Adventure: A Journey through the Bible”. His interactive programme helps people read the “big picture” of God’s plan in Sacred Scripture and understand its meaning […]
Posted on 26. Nov, 2015 in Christian Values, Church of Ireland, Church Teachings, Community, Eastern Spirituality, Faith Groups, Gospel Values
The Alpha course has been sweeping though the country and attracting the attention of Christians and non Christians alike. Donal Casey, lecturer and artist, was a lapsed Christian who like many professed to be spiritual but not religious. Here he talks with Miriam Gormally about how he joined the Alpha course out of curiosity – […]
Posted on 22. Oct, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Gospel Values, Vocation
Fiona O’Connor The Alpha Course, now known simply as Alpha, is an evangelistic course which seeks to introduce the basics of the Christian faith through a series of talks and discussions. It is described by its organisers as “an opportunity to explore the meaning of life”. More traditionally attended by evangelical Protestants, it has, in recent years been embraced by Christians of all […]
Posted on 22. Oct, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Death, Gospel Values, Humanitarian Aid, Refugees, Uncategorized
Dr. John Newton with Miriam Gormally Persecuted and Forgotten? A report on Christians oppressed for their faith 2013-15 was compiled by Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need. The report assesses countries where there are violations of religious freedom. It concludes on the warning that if the exodus of Christians continues from Iraq and Syria that […]
Posted on 15. Oct, 2015 in Community, Economy
On Tuesday Oct 13th, the Government passed what was probably the most generous budget for many years. However Michelle Murphy from Social Justice Ireland says that while there was something in it for everyone, overall the rich gained more. She added that there the introduction of certain tax cuts for high earners meant a missed […]
Posted on 15. Oct, 2015 in Christian Values, Community
Dutch Jesuit Peter Peelen SJ used his sabbatical to cycle alone from Amsterdam to Istanbul. He never felt alone, however, for he always had a real sense of the presence of Jesus on the carrier of his bike! Here he talks with Pat Coyle about how the journey is just as important as the destination. […]
Posted on 01. Oct, 2015 in Community, Pilgrimage, Young people
World Youth Day in Poland next summer will take place in Kraków in 2016. Niall Leahy SJ will be there with a group of 30 or so students who will take part in Magis, the Jesuit preparation programme for World Youth Day. He describes it as an experience with 2,000 other young people who will […]