Posted on 15. Nov, 2012 in Retreats, Spiritual
Amma, renowned humanitarian and Peace Prize winner, more commonly known as the hugging saint is coming to Dublin this weekend. Miriam Gormally met with Maura Russell, who is helping to organise her visit. They spoke about her work and about why thousands of people line up to receive a hug from this remarkable woman.
Posted on 12. Apr, 2012 in Spiritual
Spirituality is often seen as an ephemeral topic, but the New Masters Programme offered by All Hallows in Applied Christian Spirituality seeks to change that image. The aim is to assist people in making the relevant connections with lived spirituality. Pat Coyle met Dr Michael O’Sullivan who is the Programme Director to find out what […]
Posted on 11. Nov, 2011 in Mental Health, Spiritual
Pat Coyle speaks with Prof Ruffling who has done profound work with psychologist and psychiatrists who struggled to understand when it was appropriate to medicate somebody who was having mystical experiences.
Posted on 08. Sep, 2011 in Spiritual, Youth
David McWilliams talks with Ian Poultan about the values of The Pope’s Children, referring the baby boom that coincided with Pope John Paul II’s visit to Ireland.
Posted on 08. Sep, 2011 in Retreats, Spiritual
The Emmaus centre was set up for people who wish to take time out of their lives to find a deeper spiritual meaning. Sister Vera Magee of the Marist order speaks with Olive Rossister about what the centre can offer.
Posted on 04. Feb, 2009 in Economy, Education, Retreats
Daily headlines of recession and cut backs have left us all in no doubt of the difficult times that lie ahead. Education cutbacks have provoked considerable outrage and the effects are now being felt throughout the system. Eileen Good spoke to Fr. Michael Cusack at the Redemptorist Youth Village in Athenry, Co. Galway about a […]
Posted on 03. Sep, 2008 in Retreats, Young people
It’s September and students all over the country are going back to school. For Authentic Youth, a Christian retreat organisation, it is a busy time. They begin their school visits engaging young people in discussion. Miriam Gormally met Scott Evans one of the facilitators and asked him whether young people today had much interest in […]
Posted on 05. Mar, 2008 in Retreats, Young people
School retreats are something we all remember from our teenage years, often as a welcome break from class as usual. Christine Clear, from the Milltown Institute currently runs retreats throughout the country. She looks at what is important in the lives of young people today. Miriam Gormally asked her to explain.
Posted on 14. Nov, 2007 in Church Teachings, Retreats, Spiritual
Jesuit priest Fr. Paul Andrews recently gave a retreat to 50 priests from the diocese of Kilmore on the subject of personal development. The retreat was held in Knock Co. Mayo and the themes were – Coping with Stress, Coping with Changed Perceptions and On Being a Priest Today. Eileen Good asked Fr. Andrews how […]
Posted on 30. May, 2007 in Environment, Retreats, Spirituality
It’s that time of year when the garden beckons – even to those of us who don’t ever take up a rake or hoe! A garden with a difference is Catherine McCann’s garden in Glenmalure Valley, in Co. Wicklow – a place when people are encouraged to go and relax, reflect and maybe even pray […]