Posted on 28. Mar, 2013 in Easter, Holy Week, Seasons of the Church Year
The Passion story is a tale of betrayal, suffering, forgiveness and redemption. Pat Rogers CP, long term lecturer in the New Testament in Milltown Institute and currently Assistant Director for religious life at CORI spoke about how the Passion story can bring meaning to our own lives and help us to make sense of our […]
Posted on 28. Feb, 2013 in Church Teachings, Lent
For the forty days of Lent, the blog Generation Benedict looks at the testimonials of forty different people whose lives have been touched or changed by Pope Benedict. It explores how he has been responsible for the conversion, reversion, vocation and the deepening of faith of many young Catholics. Miriam Gormally spoke with Lisette Carr, founder […]
Posted on 28. Feb, 2013 in Lent
During this season of Lent we are reminded of how much we have and to think of those less well off. This is a topic that was very close to Pope Benedict’s heart and he wrote critically of capitalism and the need for the goods of the world to be shared more equally. Miriam Gormally […]
Posted on 27. Dec, 2012 in Christmas, Seasons of the Church Year, Uncategorized
Church of Ireland Archbishop Michael Jackson took part in this year’s annual Black Santa collection outside St. Ann’s Church on Dawson Street. Miriam Gormally met him there and asked him about the collection, the Church and the things that we can remember to do over the season of Christmas in order to protect our spiritual […]
Posted on 20. Dec, 2012 in Christmas, Church Teachings, Gospel Values, Seasons of the Church Year
Pope Benedict’s new book Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives caused some controversy when it exposed some of the Christian traditions as myth, explaining that the only consistent account was that Jesus was born to Mary in a manger in Bethlehem. The rest is open to speculation. Miriam Gormally talks with Pat Rogers c.p. about whether the truth behind the story […]
Posted on 20. Dec, 2012 in Christmas, Seasons of the Church Year
The reality of Irish emigration continues to be a tragedy for Irish families. It is particularly hard during the Christmas Season, when families traditionally gather. Geraldine Kellett’s daugher, son-in-law and her new grandchild are all living in Australia. Her husband has joined them for Christmas leaving her home alone. She talks to Miriam Gormally about […]
Posted on 13. Dec, 2012 in Christmas, Seasons of the Church Year
Pakistan has had three consecutive years of devastating monsoon floods, which have destroyed livelihoods and left behind lingering food shortages and hunger. Eamonn Meehan, deputy director of Trócaire has just recently returned from there. He talks with Miriam Gormally about how people are living in dire situations and how education is one of the key hopes […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2012 in Advent, Seasons of the Church Year, Uncategorized
December 2nd is the first Sunday of Advent. Miriam Gormally spoke with Rev Darren McCallig, Church of Ireland Chaplain with Trinity about what that means and the kind of things we can do to in preparation for Christmas. Miriam began by asking Darren if there were similarities between Advent and Lent.
Posted on 05. Apr, 2012 in Easter, Seasons of the Church Year
Easter is one of the, if not the highlight of the Church year. People celebrate the resurrection, which offers the ultimate hope of overcoming death. But it is not just about life after death, but renewal. Sr. Marianne O’Connor OS, director general of CORI talks to Miriam Gormally about why she loves Easter so much […]
Posted on 29. Mar, 2012 in Easter, Holy Week, Seasons of the Church Year
Easter week is the culmination of the festival of Lent. It is the ultimate Christian celebration, where we rejoice in the resurrection of Christ. The Rev. Patrick Lawrence spoke with Canon Mark Gardiner about the importance of Easter week. They spoke of the traditions, past and present, including foot washing on Maundy Thursday. The Rev. […]