Defending Marriage: Twelve Arguments for Sanity by Anthony Esolen (Saint Benedict Press, US$ 14.95; www.SaintBenedictPress.com )
Month: April 2015
Threat to Christianity at its ground zero
Future of Christianity shown under threat in the land of its birth and heritage
A vocation brings real joy and adventure
Being a visible young religious in public can feel a bit like being a panda in a zoo
There is nothing weird about going to Confession
Confession allows our sins not just to be made up for or moved past, but completely forgiven.
Your garden should now be springing into life
At this time of year there seems to be flowers and plants for sale at every turn
Joint pain is a common aspect of growing older but relief is close to hand
Medical Matters with Dr Kevin McCarroll
A Confirmation dove to mark the special day
Children’s Corner with Erin Fox
Challenging ourselves to be less judgmental
We judge ourselves, we punish ourselves and we put ourselves in various forms of hell
The episcopal college and its head
Each bishop must have concern for the whole Church, especially to the poor, writes Cathal Barry
Use discernment when voting in referendum
Dear Editor, I believe the marriage referendum is misleading in title and wording. I have the greatest respect for all human beings, regardless of class, creed, clan, orientation or position in life. This does not mean, however, they are all equal in personality, colour, orientation or status in position held. The President of Ireland has…

Courtney McGrail
Brendan O’Regan
Ben Conroy
Paul Gargan
Dr Kevin McCarroll
Erin Fox
Fr Ronald Rolheiser
Cathal Barry