Posted on 08. Jan, 2015 in Uncategorized
The Twelve are an new development in community building and evangelisation. Founded by Fr. Gerry Campbell, from whom we have heard of previously, they go into parishes and help create a new sense of purpose and mission. Work on the idea that parishioners ought to be involved in the organising of their own mission, they work […]
Posted on 08. Jan, 2015 in Uncategorized
Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) causes serious shifts in mood, energy, thinking, and behavior—from the highs of mania on one extreme, to the lows of depression on the other. More than just a fleeting good or bad mood, the cycles of bipolar disorder last for days, weeks, or months. And unlike ordinary mood […]
Posted on 25. Dec, 2014 in Uncategorized
Previously Soul Waves radio covered a new development in evangelisation that was recently put into action in the Archdiocese of Armagh. The group, known as ‘The Twelve’, was initiated by Fr Gerry Campbell in response to the challenge of involving lay people more closely in the work of evangelisation. Here Conor Deane talks with Kathleen […]
Posted on 18. Dec, 2014 in Uncategorized
Peter McVerry says that the problem of homelessness is “worst than anything I’ve ever experience in forty years”. He says it’s no longer just about young men with social problems sleeping rough, but about whole families being out on the streets. His numbers show that there is an average of five new presentations of homelessness […]
Posted on 18. Dec, 2014 in Church Teachings, Uncategorized, Young people
Youth 2000 is an international movement of young people called to spread the Good News of the Catholic faith and share this experience with other young people. They recently had their national Christmas retreat where young people from all over the country gathered in Newbridge to celebrate the Theme that “The Spirit of the Lord […]
Posted on 11. Dec, 2014 in Uncategorized
Last month, Ruth Kilkullen took part in the Youth Symposium on Human Trafficking at the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences in the Vatican. This was a gathering of young people from all over the world to share ideas and experiences of working to end human trafficking. The participants represented various sectors of the anti-trafficking movement, […]
Posted on 11. Dec, 2014 in Uncategorized
Can sacrifice be joyful? In his book Micheal McGuckian SJ explores various understandings of sacrifice, noting that along the way Christianity lost the practice of it. He begins by looking at what our core or basic understanding of sacrifice is. ‘In normal parlance’, he says, it’s usually about giving up something. So we say that […]
Posted on 04. Dec, 2014 in Uncategorized
The Happy Pear in Greystones is run by twin brothers, Stephen and David Flynn. They set up The Happy Pear as part of their inspiration to create a society that’s happy, healthy and ethical. From their shop in Greystones they run a coffee shop as well as a food delivery service and healthy eating courses. […]
Posted on 27. Nov, 2014 in Uncategorized
Social Justice Ireland is an independent think tank and justice advocacy organisation. They work to build a fair society through sustainable options for the future, focusing on human rights and the common good. They recently held their annual Social Policy Conference in Croke Park including Sean O’Riain, professor of Sociology in NUI Maynooth and Eoin Reeves […]
Posted on 27. Nov, 2014 in Uncategorized
There are many conflict zones around the world at any given time and often we can quickly forget them once the news cycle has moved on. Syria is a country that has been locked in conflict since pro-democracy protests erupted in March 2011. Violence escalated and the country descended into civil war. Trócaire recently invited […]