Posted on 03. Sep, 2008 in Uncategorized
This year is the 150th anniversary of the apparition of Mary to St. Bernadette in Lourdes. As such many pilgrims are making the trip out to this holy site, including the Pope who will be there this September. Miriam Gormally met Fr. John Gilligan, the Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage Director who will be accompanying 3,000 pilgrims […]
Posted on 11. Jun, 2008 in Uncategorized
The levels of stress which impact on peoples’ lives whether in the workplace, at home or at school through being bullied, is at an all time high – often with tragic consequences. Eileen Good asked Suzanne Costello, Director of Samaritans Ireland, about the findings of their most recent survey on the subject.
Posted on 14. May, 2008 in Economy, Faith and Justice, Politics, Uncategorized
As the former Minister for Finance Brian Cowen steps in as our new Taoiseach, Sean Healy of CORI Justice looks at what needs to be done to make Ireland a fair and progressive society. Miriam Gormally first asked him what were the most important economic issues which need to be looked at for 2008.
Posted on 30. Apr, 2008 in Faith and Justice, Mass, Uncategorized
Many of us will be familiar with notices in the local shops and supermarkets saying ‘Signed Mass Cards for Sale’ – and many people have expressed their concerns about these cards – how do we know they are legitimate? How do we know the Masses are being offered and who gets the donations? Eileen Good […]
Posted on 18. Apr, 2007 in Faith and Justice, Relationships, Spirituality, Uncategorized, Vocation
It’s just over two years ago since we saw those amazing scenes in St. Peter’s Square in Rome when we witnessed first the funeral of John Paul 11 and later on, the election of Pope Benedict the sixteenth who has just celebrated his 80th birthday. John Paul II was 84 when he died – a […]
Posted on 27. Dec, 2006 in Media, Relationships, Uncategorized
Pat Semple has retired after 33 years in the ministry of the Church of Ireland. An avid reader, he now has the time to indulge his passion for books. He spoke to Ian Poulton about his love of literature.
Posted on 29. Nov, 2006 in Uncategorized
Every day we hear about deaths on the road. But the Christmas season is a time when festive spirits run high and there are often more crashes than usual. It can happen so quickly and is often a case of a momentary lapse of concentration. Ray Fuller, is a psychology professor in Trinity College Dublin […]
Posted on 06. Sep, 2006 in Uncategorized
Thinking of going back to learning and brushing up your skills this September? Well learning Ireland is an organisation that offers a complete list of courses from Basket Weaving in the Blaskets to the B. Comm. in UCD. Miriam Gormally phoned Kevin Brannigan to find out what people can expect to find and how they […]
Posted on 03. May, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values, Uncategorized
All over Easter there were reports in many papers about the findings of a gospel attributed to the disciple Judas. The National Geographic Society released the first modern translation of the ancient text which has been known since it was denounced as heresy by the bishop of Lyon in AD 180. Eileen Good asked Jesuit […]
Posted on 14. Dec, 2005 in Achievement, Faith and Justice, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Patricia Scanlan is one of our most popular female authors today – titles like City Girl, Apartment 3B, Foreign Affairs and Double Wedding are just some of her books that have been on the best sellers lists – thanks she believes to the gifts God has given her. She explains to Eileen Good…