Posted on 11. Sep, 2014 in Retreats, Spiritual, Suicide
Suicide is unfortunately prevalent in our society and the statistics are a stark reality of the numbers of people impacted by suicide. It’s estimated that around 1,000 people die by suicide in Ireland each year and many hundreds more are affected. Lough Derg are holding a special Living with Suicide Retreat day on September 24th to bring […]
Posted on 27. Feb, 2014 in Faith and Justice, Prayer, Relationships, Retreats, Spiritual, Spirituality
Pat Reynolds is originally from Scotland. Here he talks of his faith journey and of his work with the youth of his parish. Catholic Parishes across Ireland are going through seismic transformations due to the lack of vocations to the Priesthood. This has meant that they are being “clustered” whereby 2 or 3 parishes are […]
Posted on 04. Apr, 2013 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Spiritual
In a second piece with Bro. Guy Consolmagno, astronomer with the Vatican, he discusses a talk he delivers on “Astronomical Ideas that were Almost Correct”. He explains how it is often those mistakes that later lead to the greatest breakthroughs. He tells Pat Coyle that in life and astronomy, we should honour those who make […]
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 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 04. Oct, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Poverty, Retreats, Spiritual, Vocation
The Passionist Order was founded in Italy by St. Paul of the Cross in 1727. In 1856 the order was invited by Cardinal Cullen of Dublin to set up a foundation in Ireland. They purchased a house and property at Mount Argus in Dublin and established their monastery there – and this is still their […]