Digital evangeliser
Digital evangeliser byMartin O’BrienMarch 17, 2016Martin O’Brien discovers that Pope Francis has taken evangelisation to a new level Dr Edward Sri.Edward Sri, husband of Elizabeth, father of seven...
View ArticleThe historical St Patrick
The historical St PatrickThe real Patrick is a far more compelling figure than the caricature of snakes and shamrocks, writes Salvador RyanA stained-glass window in New York depicting St...
View ArticleLiving life in abundance
Living life in abundance Mary McDaid describes her experience volunteering with children in India Mary McDaid“A smile is something if you give it away, it comes right back to you,” is a line from a...
View ArticleEnvisaging a renewed diocese
Envisaging a renewed diocesebyCathal BarryMarch 24, 2016Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon tells Cathal Barry he hopes the synod in Limerick will reinvigorate the diocese With the first synod to take place in...
View ArticleThe path to forgiveness
The path to forgivenessbyCathal BarryMarch 24, 2016Cathal Barry takes a look at the Church’s new pastoral guide to Confession Dioceses across the island of Ireland reported large numbers participating...
View ArticlePersecuted for being Christian
Persecuted for being ChristianbyGreg DalyMarch 31, 2016Greg Daly speaks to Aid to the Church in Need about the global war on ChristianitySyrian refugees at the Jordanian border, hoping for safety with...
View ArticleFaith and technology meet in virtual world
Faith and technology meet in virtual world byMags GarganMarch 31, 2016A computer game has helped Derry students learn more about their local cathedral, Mags Gargan reportsTherese Ferry (school...
View ArticleReturning to Reconciliation
Returning to ReconciliationbyDominic O'ReillyMarch 31, 2016Going back to Confession can be difficult, but it is incredibly uplifting, writes Dominic O’ReillyThe Year of Mercy has shone a new spotlight...
View ArticleNo second chances for first impressions
No second chances for first impressionsbyGreg DalyApril 7, 2016Greg Daly meets the head of London’s new Catholic research institute Pope Benedict XVI accompanied by young chidren as he visited St...
View ArticleHow even the busiest people can find some time to pray each day
How even the busiest people can find some time to pray each dayAll relationships require work and commitment. It’s the same with prayer, writes Fr James Martin SJ Fr James Martin SJNot long ago a young...
View ArticleFinding comfort from the horror of the Stonebreakers’ Yard
Finding comfort from the horror of the Stonebreakers’ YardIt was a privilege to honour those who had kept the living flame of liberty alive, writes Fr Paul Murphy OFM Cap.The guard of honour from the...
View ArticleCalled to make Christ’s love known to the world
Called to make Christ’s love known to the worldbyMags GarganApril 14, 2016Sr Julie Buckley SMRSr Julie Buckley SMR had a successful career in nursing and a boyfriend who wanted to get married. She says...
View ArticleA strong voice for vocations
A strong voice for vocationsbyMags GarganApril 14, 2016Mags Gargan talks to the Director of Vocations Ireland about how religious life is once again finding its voiceThe Vocations Ireland Executive...
View ArticleThe call to community life
The call to community lifebyMags GarganApril 14, 2016Mags Gargan speaks to Pallottine students about their decision to join the priesthoodStudents with the Pallottines: Rev. Brendan McCarrick, Rev....
View ArticleCompassion and healing in a modern world
Compassion and healing in a modern worldbyMags GarganApril 14, 2016Market place ministry: Sr Bridget O'Sullivan, Vocations Director; Sr Fedelina Berru Peña and Anne-Marie Whelan at a recent outreach in...
View ArticleThe untold story of St Francis
The untold story of St FrancisbyMags GarganApril 21, 2016Author Jon M. Sweeney tells Mags Gargan about how St Francis’ legacy was almost destroyed by his best friendOne of the first of many surprises...
View ArticleMartyrs of charity
Martyrs of charitybyGreg DalyApril 21, 2016The deaths of seven French monks 20 years ago are as mysterious as their lives are inspirational, writes Greg DalyA scene from the film Of Gods and Men.Three...
View Article‘Catholic education is something to be proud of’
‘Catholic education is something to be proud of’byCathal BarryApril 28, 2016Cathal Barry speaks to JMB General Secretary John Curtis about the challenges facing Catholic schoolsArchbishop of Dublin...
View ArticlePoliticians urged to build a culture of life, care and hope for all
Politicians urged to build a culture of life, care and hope for allAhead of next week’s elections to the Assembly, the northern bishops have issued a pastoral reflection. They are asking Catholics to...
View ArticleModern medicine needs an evolving ethical dialogue
Modern medicine needs an evolving ethical dialogueIt’s vital for Catholic medical professionals to reflect on contemporary issues, writes Dr Luke MacnamaraDr Luke MacnamaraMedical care in Ireland is...
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