Paul KeenanPope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium has become a bestseller in South Korea since the announcement of a papal visit to the nation set for later this year. Seeking to better understand the Pontiff, AsiaNews has reported that Catholics and non-Catholics alike have snapped up copies of his first Apostolic Exhortation, pushing sales via religious bookshops in…
Month: March 2014
A war-torn country
The people of South Sudan seek life beyond conflict
Ireland and the roots of modern Europe
Peter CostelloIreland – Italy: Culture and values
Was St patrick’s family Jewish?
St Patrick and the Bloodline of the Grail
Reflections for Lent
In contrast to the other evangelists, the author of St Johnís Gospel from his very first words creates a different climate. Rather than the historical, indeed genealogical, openings of the Synoptic Gospels, the author set a philosophical tone: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God." But here the Greek logoscarries…
What dark nights do for us
Fr Ronald RolheiserWe habitually manipulate our faith
Christian education is being betrayed
Dear Editor, I expressed concern, in a recent letter to The Irish Catholic, in relation to the (former) Catholic ethos of Saint Patrick’s College, Drumcondra. Since then, Professor President Brian Mac Craith of DCU, speaking in Drumcondra on Friday February 28th 2014, has stated categorically that by 2016 Saint Patrick’s College, Mater Dei Institute, and…
Same-sex ‘marriage’ a fiasco for Britain
Dear Editor, The British government now realises that same-sex ‘marriage’ will require a massive rewrite of legislation dating back to 1285. Over 2,000 laws referring to marriage have to be changed at a cost of many millions of pounds and all to support a whim of David Cameron who is determined to push gay ‘marriage’…
A proper title for same-sex ‘marriage’
Dear Editor, I have waited patiently for someone in authority to point out that it cannot be lawful for same-sex couples to enter into a contract of marriage, unless, of course, they plan to change dictionaries as well as the law. The legal definition of marriage is strictly a contract entered into between a man…
First Communion pressures
Dear Editor, Congratulations to Maria Byrne for her piece Parents can avoid First Communion financial pressures (IC 13/3/14). Right-minded parents will surely take note of the sentiments conveyed in the piece and put the true value and meaning to the fore on their child’s special day without a need for ostentatious displays that bring nothing…