Month: December 2014

Morning Movie: The Nun’s Story RTÉ 1, Sat, Dec 20, 7.55am  (1959) Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch. Director: Fred Zinnemann. Gabrielle Van Der Mal gave up everything to become a nun. But her faith and her vows are forever being tested. In Concert: Sing Noel! A Christmas Concert EWTN, Sat, Dec 20, 11am & Christmas Day…

Dear Editor, It’s the season of giving, when we remember how God sent his son to live among us. The Church’s sacraments are administered to us by the hands of our local priests. Why not show them how much their sacrificial vocation and care is appreciated, with a card or small gift, e.g. book token/invitation…

Dear Editor, in relation to your article on the female boxer Katie Taylor (‘Katie Taylor thanks God for world boxing title, IC 27/11/2014), are we to believe that God takes side in boxing competitions? That Christ approves the idea of girls punching the face off each other? To pray to God to win in any sport…

Dear Editor, three years ago, the new more correct translation of the Novus Ordo Mass was introduced. Many of the changes have been accepted and commonly used here in Ireland. But it is so sad to see that the Irish generally have not been willing to give up the frightening image of a God of power…