Nothing earthly can retain its importance for ever, writes Fr Martin Henry
Month: October 2014
Craftsman of the snowflake
John F Deane This book by the Berryman scholar, Philip Coleman, is beautifully timed, both as a celebration of Berryman’s birth 100 years ago, and in its work to challenge assumptions about the poetry that have tended to diminish Berryman’s worth. Assessment of a poet may change from generation to generation. So-called ‘confessional’ poets have…
The mysteries of Marco Polo
Peter CostelloHis encounters with Christianity is one of the mysteries of Marco Polo
A strong case for women deacons
Dear Editor, While the issue of the non-ordination of women to the priesthood is final, is it possible that their acceptance to the diaconate will eventually be accepted by the Magisterium of the Church? I venture to say that their acceptance would be welcomed by clergy and laity alike, although I acknowledge there would be…
Austerity remains despite Govt claims of recovery – SVP
Cathal BarryThe Government is misleading the public by conveying the impression that the country has entered economic recovery, a senior figure in the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) has warned. Tom MacSweeney, SVP national vice-president, said that coalition parties Fine Gael and Labour have recently “conveyed the impression that the country has entered recovery…
What the Left and Right get wrong about Pope Francis
If you followed the recently concluded Synod of Bishops at the Vatican, a meeting that brought together nearly 200 members of the hierarchy for discussion focused on the theme of family, you’re justified in having a case of whiplash after two weeks of high drama. A preliminary report suggested a stunning shift in the Church’s…
PLC condemns abortion activists for publicity stunt
Mags GarganThe Pro Life Campaign (PLC) has accused pro-choice activists who brought abortion pills which are illegal in the Republic across the border from Belfast to Dublin this week, of caring more about abortion than women’s health. “This appears to be an initiative more concerned with garnering publicity for the pro-choice cause, rather than a genuine…
Dublin parish hosts relic for feast of St John Paul II
Our Lady Help of Christians parish is connected to former Pope
Celebrations mark 175 years of Navan church
False mercy increases human suffering
David QuinnIts not only the Church that has to balance mercy and standards properly, writes David Quinn