Posted on 14. May, 2015 in Christian Values, Community, Nature, Vocation
In Gratitude: The Story of a Gift-Filled Life, published by Orpen Press, is the story of Catherine McCann, who grew up in Simmonscourt Castle in Dublin 4, before joining the Religious Sisters of Charity. Last week we looked at one of her great lifetime achievements, The Shekinah Sculpture Garden. This week we explore her life […]
Posted on 23. Apr, 2015 in Ecology, Nature, Volunteering
Spring is a time of growth and renewal. Michael Kelly is founder of Grow it yourself (GIY) Ireland. He talks about how when people grow their own food it gives them a renewed appreciation and deeper connection to their food and environment. Describing it as very therapeutic, spiritual and primordial, he says that growing your […]
Posted on 05. Feb, 2015 in Community, EcoCongregations, Ecology, Nature, Saints
Spring is a season, bringing fresh life and new hope, beginning with St. Brigid’s Day. It is a time of renewal and planting, something that is well known to Sr. Pauline McGrath, a Dominican sister who lives and works down in An Tairseach. An Tairseach is an organic farm where the Dominican sister live and […]
Posted on 09. Oct, 2014 in Climate Change, EcoCongregations, Nature
Good Energy Alliance Ireland is the only non-profit Environmental NGO in Ireland dealing mainly with fracking and climate change. They have been instrumental in campaigning against various oil companies who want to use fracking in Leitrim and Northern Ireland to extract oil. Miriam Gormally spoke with Dr Aideen McLoughlin, director of Good Energy Alliance Ireland […]
Posted on 25. Jun, 2008 in Charity, Education, Nature
Everest is the ultimate challenge for all climbers. But two men, Ian Taylor and Graham Kinch decided to do more than just climb. They decided to raise €1 for every foot climbed, a total of €85,000 for a much needed primary school in the Ugandan village of Kitandwe. Miriam Gormally met up with them when […]
Posted on 05. Mar, 2008 in Ecology, Environment, Nature
This year’s Trócaire campaign highlights the implications of Climate Change on those in Third World Countries. The responsibility for undoing the effects of climate change does not end after the six weeks of Lent and we must be open to action that is constant and sustaining. Eileen Good spoke to Trócaire’s Chairman, Bishop John Kirby […]
Posted on 12. Dec, 2007 in Christmas, Ecology, Nature, Seasons of the Church Year
During the Christmas season we have a tradition of bringing nature into out homes, from the Christmas tree to holly to yew logs. Miriam Gormally met John McLaughlin from the tree council of Ireland to find out where these traditions originate. He also explained why it is important to be careful about what we bring […]
Posted on 30. May, 2007 in Environment, Nature, Relationships
With more people experiencing burn out these days from high-pressured stressful jobs, many are looking for a natural way of living. And with the launch of “Notice Nature” last week there is no better time to start looking around and looking for more harmony with nature. Delores Whealan is an educator and spiritual and is […]