Posted on 06. Feb, 2008 in Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
We are now in an unusually early Lent, and words like Lenten Penance, Sacrifice, Repentance and Forgiveness are heard in relation to the season – but are they still relevant in 2008, or just memories of those for whom Lent was a much more penitential time. Eileen Good asked well known Redemptorist preacher Fr. Tony […]
Posted on 23. Jan, 2008 in Church Teachings, Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
The 18th of February is Temperance Sunday, a day to reflect on moderation. It is famously dedicated to Matt Talbot who overcame his own alcohol addictions. Bishop Eamon Walsh explained to Miriam Gormally why the fact that Temperance Sunday is in Lent makes it even more significant. He began by talking about the recent DVD […]
Posted on 23. Jan, 2008 in Church Teachings, Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
It’s a bit of a shock to realise that the Christmas decorations are only just down, and we have to start thinking about Lent. In our busy world it provides us with an opportunity to take time to reflect on our lives and our relationship with God – but do we take the opportunity? Eileen […]
Posted on 20. Mar, 2007 in Church Teachings, Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
Lent is a time when we are meant to prepare for the celebration of Easter in a prayerful and reflective way. As we approach Good Friday many people will go along to participate in the Liturgy in order to engage with Jesus as he faced his final journey to the Cross. Piaras Jackson explained to […]
Posted on 21. Feb, 2007 in Alcohol, Church Teachings, Lent, Religious teaching, Schools, Young people
During Lent many people traditionally think of giving up ‘the drink’ – and it is a most worthwhile sacrifice in the Ireland of today where alcohol related problems affect all areas of people’s lives. However at a younger level many children at Confirmation take the Pledge to abstain from drink until they are 18. Ray […]
Posted on 21. Feb, 2007 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
It’s a long time since people were queuing up for Saturday night confession. Less and less people are availing of the Sacrament and even practising Catholics no longer think of it as an important part of the lives, does it have relevance for people today ? Eileen Good spoke to David Halpin, curate in Greystones, […]
Posted on 07. Feb, 2007 in Book Reviews, Church Teachings, Lent
Lent is a time when we take stock and evaluate the meaning and purpose of our lives. Pat Coyle, Manager of the Jesuit Communication centre, looked at two books that allow you time and space for that reflection, Lent for the Not so Holy by Anthea Dove and a pocket-size Lenten edition of Sacred Space […]