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 Advent, Church Teachings, Seasons of the Church Year
What is Advent all about, what is the true meaning of Advent? Eileen Good met Jesuit priest Tony O’Riordan and asked him how we should utilise the season of Advent and what we should celebrate as we head towards the feast of Christmas.
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Advent, Church Teachings, Seasons of the Church Year
The theme of waiting runs right through the season of Advent – waiting for the coming of Christ. But how practical is it for us today, in a frantically busy world especially in the run up to Christmas, to take time out to focus on waiting. Eileen Good met Augustinian priest, Fr. Tom Cooney, director […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Christmas, Church Teachings, Music
This week’s music piece is A Modern Medieval Carol arranged by Colin Mawby and sung by the Dublin Choral Foundation.
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Christmas, Environment, Seasons of the Church Year
Christmas is a time when we bring trees, logs and branches into our home, as part of the celebrations. Miriam Gormally met John McLoughlin, director of the Tree Council of Ireland and asked him about the significance of trees in our homes at Christmas. She first asked him if there was any religious significance in […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Christmas, Church Teachings, Music, Seasons of the Church Year
Ite O’Donovan is passionate about music, especially choral music. A former director, and first ever women director, of the Palestrina Choir at Dublin’s Pro-Cathedral, she is currently director of the Dublin Choral Foundation, the Lassus Scholars and Piccolo Lasso (the juniors!). These are independent non-denominational choirs. Right now, like choirs nationwide, they are currently rehearsing […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Advent, Church Teachings, Seasons of the Church Year
Advent is traditionally a time of waiting and preparation. But children in particular are not known for their patience. So what can you do as a family to help children get involved in learning about waiting and expectation? Peter O’Conor met Deirdre Sheeva who has worked liturgically in many parishes around Dublin and asked her […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Christmas, Faith and Justice, Relationships, Seasons of the Church Year
Carmel Dawson is the national president of the ICA – The Irish Countrywomen’s Association. From Tullow in Co Carlow she is a life long member of the organisation. At this time of the year she is finishing up her countrywide travelling, getting organised for Christmas and making time for her family which is very important […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Advent, Church Teachings, Seasons of the Church Year
December 8th is one of the important feasts of Our Lady, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, and is celebrated during the season of Advent. Helen Gallivan is an author who has written extensively on Mary and she told Eileen Good about how we start our Advent readings with the Old Testament and go on […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Advent, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Seasons of the Church Year
As we start the Advent season we also get into the preparation for Christmas, and there are many ways in which we can prepare. One of the most recent ways we can do this is through today’s technology – from the comfort of your home or on even on a work break. Sacred Space is […]