Mary KennyThe long Irish tradition of monasticism relished simple and austere living, and that’s probably part of the collective DNA, writes Mary Kenny
Month: December 2013
Br Kevin rejects ‘inaccurate’ funding report
Paul Keenan“There is a lot more to the day centre than monetary figures,” according to Br Kevin Crowley of The Capuchin Day Centre
Christmas – a story of struggle
Michael KellyUnless Christ is born and reborn in the cradle of our heart, the nativity narrative remains little more than a beautiful story, writes Michael Kelly
Well done, The Irish Catholic
Dear Editor, Thank you for your detailed coverage of the latest audits of dioceses and congregations (IC 12/12/13). The calm and ordered detailing of progress achieved, and the work yet to be done, was in contrast to the predictable search for grim reading so obvious in other areas of the media who remain apparently reluctant…
Cross case
A group of politicians has vowed to take a case for the removal of a crucifix from parliament to the European Court after a local court rejected its case. According to some members of the Your Movement party, which took its original case in 2011, the cross, placed over a door in the debating chamber,…
ACLU lawsuit
The Catholic bishops’ conference has described a lawsuit against it brought by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) as “misguided”. Last week, The Irish Catholic reported on the legal action, alleging negligence against the bishops, under whose tenure, Catholic hospitals do not offer abortion as a medical option for women suffering complications during pregnancy. Responding…
Prayer & pride
Cathal BarryIrish rugby star Donncha O’Callaghan talks about family, faith and the future with Cathal Barry
Christmas books
Peter CostelloPeter Costello examines the season’s offerings
A Necessary Weevil
Downturn Abbey, by Ross O’Carroll-Kelly, as told to Paul Howard (Penguin Ireland, €13.99)
Journeys spiritual and political
Brendan O’ReganBrendan O’Regan takes the pilgrim trail