Posted on 27. Dec, 2006 in Church of Ireland, Community, Faith and Justice, Humanitarian Aid, Relationships, Young people
It seems extraordinary to think that anyone could decide on a career at the age of 15 and years later be in the same job and getting happier all the time. This is what happened to Greg Fromholze, a lay missionary, as he told Eileen Good.
Posted on 27. Dec, 2006 in Community, Economy, Environment, Faith and Justice, Relationships
Ireland of the 21st century is a society in transformation. We can now enjoy freedom from the shackles – economic or social – of the past. However for all our success, many still feel disconnected and marginalised, as the gap between those who have that who have not widens. And despite our liberties, society lacks […]
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Community, Environment
The Winter Solstice was a time in the past when at the darkest time of the year people celebrated the coming of new light. Dolores Whelan is an author, educator and spiritual guide who believes that we today can learn to enrich and enhance our lives from following these rituals. Miriam Gormally asked her to […]
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Church Teachings, Community, EcoCongregations, Ecology, Environment
Christmas is a time of over indulgence and expenditure. While this is all in good fun, it can also stress the world’s resources and lead to a great deal of waste. Miriam Gormally met Catherine Brennan SSL and Helen Sheil, both of whom are involved with eco-congregations, a new initiative aimed at making churches and […]
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Christmas, Community, Family, Seasons of the Church Year
The Christmas Mass from RTE this year is coming from Sydney, Australia – linking all those over there with their family and friends at home in Ireland. Fr. Dermod McCarthy has been working on the project since last June, organising the logistics of getting all elements together for what is a major television transmission. Eileen […]
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Community, Faith and Justice, Health
Staying warm is not just a matter of comfort, in fact for older people, it is life critical. Age Action Ireland is launching a campaign to spread the message that older people need to keep war. Miriam Gormally asked Eamon Timmons from Age Action to tell her about the campaign.
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Advent, Church Teachings, Community, Seasons of the Church Year
The Reach Out campaign in the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin was launched in Advent 2004, and has become and integral part of Christmas in the diocese. This year the focus is on the family and Bishop Jim Moriarty told Eileen Good about the origin of the campaign and this year’s theme.
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Charity, Community, Poverty
Director of Animal Aid, Andrew Tyler, this year has been on radio and in the paper telling people to be careful about the global gifts that they give, particularly animals. Can they really, as he claims, lead to greater poverty? Miriam Gormally met Emer Mullins form Trocaire to find out whether the gifts were worthwhile […]
Posted on 30. Nov, 2005 in Church Teachings, Community, Faith and Justice, Seasons of the Church Year
Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin, Jim Moriarty, talks to Eileen Good about the Reach Out campaign in his diocese. He explains it was an initiative to encourage participation in parish life and also to welcome those who may not attend mass, those who may not feel included and those new to the Community. Jim talks […]
Posted on 30. Nov, 2005 in Church Teachings, Community, Seasons of the Church Year
Donal Neary SJ, Jesuit Priest & author, explains the relevance of the third Sunday of Advent and the lighting of the rose coloured candle. Donal explains that this candle represents rejoicing because although Advent is a time of waiting, we can rejoice as we know how the story ends. The interview ends with the song […]