Posted on 29. Mar, 2012 in Easter, Holy Week, Prison, Seasons of the Church Year
Easter Week resonates with many prisoners, as they may see similarities between the trial and incarceration of Jesus and their own. They may also know the story of being betrayed or forsaken. James Kilbane, gospel and country singer speaks with Miriam Gormally about how he was invited by a prison in Ohio to sing for […]
Posted on 29. Dec, 2009 in Christmas
January is usually the month for trying to deal with all the bills that have mounted up over Christmas. For some people paying these bills can be a huge problem. Michael Culloty from MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service) talked with Miriam Gormally about how people can overcome these difficulties. He began by explaining some […]
Posted on 13. May, 2009 in Saints, Seasons of the Church Year
May is the month of Mary. It is a month of promise, hope and expectation. Miriam Gormally spoke with Helen Gallivan, author of Dawn without Darkness and The Temple Within. She explained what it was that she particularly liked about May.
Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 in Easter, Seasons of the Church Year
‘We celebrate this great feast of Easter with flowers and song and alleluias, not only because it has to do with Jesus, but because it has to do with all of us. Christ’s triumph over death is also our triumph.’ So writes Fr. Martin Hogan in the Chapter on Easter Sunday, in his book ‘Jesus […]
Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 in Easter, Seasons of the Church Year
Before we get to celebrate the joy of Easter Sunday we have the three days of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. We have come through the season of Lent when we had time to take stock of our lives and now we prepare to celebrate the gift of the Eucharist, the drama of […]
Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 in Addiction, Alcohol, Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
‘I’m off the drink for Lent’ is something we hear at this time of year, but for those for whom that it just too difficult – drinking in moderation is being encouraged. Some people try to abstain during the week and have a drink at the week-end. Marian Rackard addiction counsellor and psychotherapist working with […]
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 in Alcohol, Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
Lent is a time for reflection and looking at our lives. It is also a time to think of the things that we could do without. And one thing that we could all reduce is alcohol. Mícheál O Muirceartaigh is a well-known football commentator who has been a pioneer all his life and this year […]
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 in Charity, Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
Trocaire are launching their Lenten campaign again this year and we will soon be seeing the familiar Trocaire boxes in schools and homes around the country. However will we be as generous this year, now that we have our own difficulties to face with? Pat Coyle met Eamon Meehan from Trocaire to find more. She […]
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 in Lent, Seasons of the Church Year
Redemptorist Fr. Wadding is a regular contributor to ‘Reality’ Magazine where he has written several times about Lent, its origins and its traditions. Eileen Good asked him about the importance of this Season and if we should use the word ‘celebrate’ when talking about Lent.
Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 in Christmas, Economy, Seasons of the Church Year
Christmas is usually a time that puts a strain on personal finances. However this year in particular has seen more people in need. MABS, the Irish money, advice and budgeting service has seen an increase in calls this year from people looking for help managing their money. Miriam Gormally spoke with the MABS spokesperson Michael […]