Courtney McGrailDear Editor, In Greg Daly’s article ‘A David and Goliath Fight’ (IC 23/04/2015), the headline has it right. Think of that classic phrase sequence biblically. It is never written, or recalled, as the “Goliath and David” fight. David, who had so little, was the victor, when so much was stacked against him. So, we have…
Month: May 2015
The consecrated life
Cathal BarryIn the Church, the consecrated life is seen as a special sign of the mystery of redemption, writes Cathal Barry
The ultimate glory of nature
Fr Ronald RolheiserEvolution, Charles Darwin famously stated, works through the survival of the fittest. Christianity, on the other hand, is committed to the survival of the weakest. But how do we square our Christian ideal of making a preferential option for the weak with evolution? Nature is evolutionary and, inside of that, we can perceive a wisdom…
First aid skills save lives
Mags GarganLearning first aid can mean the difference between life and death for someone in an emergency situation, writes Mags Gargan
This daisy chain makes a perfect summer gift
Erin FoxSummer time is coming and the grass is flecked with daisies just waiting to be picked and made into a daisy chain. Sadly, daisy chains never last long. By the end of the day, the beautiful necklace you carefully crafted has wilted and nearly fallen apart. Crochet your own everlasting daisy chain to wear throughout…
The Eucharist echoes our own life experience
Bairbre CahillBairbre Cahill reflects on the importance of the Eucharist in our everyday lives
Life’s Little Things
It is very close to ‘that time of year’ again in our house as our three children celebrate their birthdays within a few days of each other. Much like those poor individuals who miss out on a proper birthday celebration because it falls on December 25, having a birthday in such close proximity to not…
This cake will disappear as fast as cherry blossoms
Get inspired with Erin Fox’s seasonal cherry blossom cake
Youth drawn to Christian pacifism and protest
Through Christ’s compassion and radicalism, the Irish Church can speak to young people, writes David O’Donoghue
Jalmari Helander’s ‘Lapland Spielberg’ aspirations
Aubrey MaloneBig Game (12A)