Courtney McGrailDear Editor, If I understand Cathal O’Sullivan (Letters IC 30/04/2015) correctly, he believes that the significance of the complementarity of the sexes in parenting is overstated. While the significance of the complementarity of the sexes in relation to parenting may be open to debate, what is definitely not debatable is that without this complementarity society…
Month: May 2015
God loves us all equally
Dear Editor, In relation to Richard Deane’s letter (IC 30/04/2015), as a practising Catholic he should know that God loves us all equally and we should love one another as he told us to. Marriage is about a man and a woman. We are asked to change Article 41 which is called ‘The Family’. Yours…
The communion of saints
Cathal BarryThe saints in Heaven establish the whole Church in holiness, writes Cathal Barry
Artificial light is eclipsed by the light of the sun
Fr Ronald RolheiserCentral to the Enlightenment’s criticism of belief in God is their assertion that faith is a naiveté
Young people making their voices heard
Mags GarganMags Gargan visits a showcase of student projects which are driving change in their local communities
Romero interview to be repeated
To coincide with the May 23 beatification of Archbishop Oscar Romero, RTÉ is broadcasting a highly acclaimed documentary on El Salvador first shown 35 years ago. Who is for Liberation?, exploring the poverty, inequality, and increasingly oppressive political conditions then afflicting El Salvador, was originally shown a month before the assassination of Archbishop Romero. Revealing…
Some ideas for marking Butterfly Awareness Week
Erin FoxOver the next few weeks you will notice more butterflies coming into the garden. Butterfly awareness week is next month so it’s a good idea to revise how to care for butterflies and learn about the common species in Ireland. Butterflies are some of the most fascinating insects; their delicate, papery wings and their detailed…
“Put God first” urges Denzel
Oscar winner says his success was a “gift” from God
Vatican Round-up
‘Francis effect’ having tangible benefits for Church’s charities The “Francis Effect” is having a real impact on the work of Caritas Internationalis, the Church’s umbrella group of 164 aid and development charities, according to the Rome-based network’s secretary-general. Michael Roy says while the global economic crisis has meant few of the charities report significant increases…
Burundi elections should enjoy ‘confidence of the people’
Burundi’s bishops have called for action to be taken to ensure the country’s elections take place safely. In a statement issued in the aftermath of the departure from the country of constitutional court vice-president Sylvere Nimpagaritse, the bishops’ conference urged support for elections so the institutions of state could “enjoy the confidence of the people”.…