Posted on 17. Oct, 2013 in Charity, Church of Ireland, Community
The Rev Ása Björk Ólafsdótirr is an Icelandic woman who is the Church of Ireland rector for Christchurch in Dún Laoghaire. The Revd. Ása (pron. Awsa) Bjőrk Ólafsdőttir is the Vicar of Dun Laoghaire and Diocesan Development Officer for the COI Archdiocese of Dublin and Glendalough. She is very strong on following Christ’s teaching to […]
Posted on 25. Jul, 2013 in Community, Uncategorized
It’s often said that a really good journalist has few if any friends. That may be especially true in the case of the columnist whose business lies in the fusion of reportage with analysis and opinion. John Waters of the Irish Times has annoyed many people – particularly other journalists. He has observed journalism in all […]
Posted on 27. Jun, 2013 in Church Teachings, Community
2013 is the year of the Gathering, a time to bring community together. Miriam Gormally spoke with Fr. Michael McCullagh about his work with community and Diaspora. He spoke about how people create community, but how they can also exclude others. He looked at the creation of community within Communion and Miriam put it to […]
Posted on 06. Jun, 2013 in Community, Education, Family
The recent Prime Time programme Breach of Trust uncovered many unpleasant truths about childcare in Ireland. Parents all over the country were horrified that children could be looked after in such a manner. However Breda O’Brien, writing for the Irish Times, said that we shouldn’t really be shocked that stressed and poorly-paid staff are treating children badly. […]
Posted on 23. May, 2013 in Charity, Church Teachings, Community, Faith and Justice
“Forgiveness is the most difficult thing in the whole world,” says Michael McCullagh CM, Spiritual Director in Maynooth College. Yet it is one of the central tenets of Christianity. So how do we find the strength to achieve it? Fr. Michael tells the story of one woman who found it within herself to forgive a […]
Posted on 16. May, 2013 in Community, Education
Sir Alex Ferguson coached his final match last Sunday. He had a remarkable career as manager of Manchester United, being somebody who inspired awe and reverence amongst millions of fans. However he was also no stranger to controversy. Joe Dargan SJ, an Irish Jesuit, who knows Sir Alex on a personal level, says that he […]
Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 in Church Teachings, Community, Vocation
Choosing to become a member of a religious community is not your typical choice, but it is one that Sr. Camilla not only signed up to, but also founded her own community. After graduating as a nurse in England, she went to Italy and lived with a new religious community for eleven years. However not […]
Posted on 27. May, 2009 in Community, Places of Conflict
Last week we heard from the Archbishop of Freetown and Bo, who has been one year in his job in Sierra Leone. This week he talks with Miriam Gormally about the inter religious challenges he faces in trying to bring together people of different faiths in Sierra Leone.
Posted on 13. May, 2009 in Community, Faith and Justice, Vocation
May marks the one-year anniversary of the new Arch Bishop of Freetown and Bo, Edward Tamba Charles. Working in Sierra Leone, he has many challenges to face in the aftermath of the Civil war. Miriam Gormally met him to find out more about his role. She began by asking whether he was surprised to be […]
Posted on 10. Dec, 2008 in Community, Older People
Coming up to Christmas many of like to do a clean up around the house and get the place looking good for the festive season. But what if you’re no longer able to do the various odd jobs that you once could – what then? Age Action set up the Care and Repair Programme to […]