Cathal BarryThe Church teaches that faith is possible though the working of the Holy Spirit, writes Cathal Barry
Month: December 2014
Viewing Christmas past through rose-tinted glasses
Mary KennyTreasuring past Christmases for their ‘uncomplicated simplicity’
The Simpsons’ ‘serious’ treatment of religion praised
Courtney McGrailPopular adult cartoon series praised by Vatican newspaper
Pro-life campaigner appeals conviction
Mags GarganThe head of the leading pro-life campaign group in the North is appealing her conviction for harassment. Bernadette Smyth, the founder of Precious Life, was found guilty last month of harassing Dawn Purvis, director of the Marie Stopes clinic in Belfast. She has now been sentenced to community service, ordered to pay £2,000 compensation and…
Passionists welcome new deacon
Rev. Frank Trias CP at his ordination to the diaconate with Archbishop Diarmuid Martin in the Church of St Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus, Dublin.
Christmas in literature
Peter CostelloIt is often said that the modern way of celebrating Christmas derives from Charles Dickens and the publication of his short book A Christmas Carol on December 19, 1843. But as is so often the case, when we look into it, the matter is more complicated. Traditions do not have a simple origin, though in…
Margo’s road to redemption
After ups and downs, Margo tells Louise McCarthy about her road to peace
Campaigner Marie Collins ‘honoured’ to be named ‘Catholic of the Year’
Abuse survivor lauded for “outstanding” leadership
‘We need a Church built for today’ – Bishop
Bishop insists there is still life in the Church in Limerick
Pope declined meeting with Dalai Lama
Pope Francis declined to meet the Dalai Lama because of the "delicate situation" with China, the Vatican has said. The exiled Tibetan leader, who was in Rome at the weekend for a meeting of Nobel Peace Prize winners, had requested a meeting with the Pontiff. A Vatican spokesman said that although the Pope held him…