Aubrey MaloneAs one might expect for this time of year, many of the films currently on release have seasonal overtones, in particular A Christmas Star (G), a charming film which deals with a tranquil Irish village that comes under threat from an unscrupulous property developer. A young girl called Noelle, who was born under a Christmas…
Month: December 2015
Ongoing catechesis instilling strong faith
Mary O’Donnell meets theSyro-Malabar community in Derry
Justice delayed
Paul KeenanEl Salvador’s civil war killers face fading immunity, writes Paul Keenan
The sacrifice of the Church
Cathal BarryThe whole Church is united with the offering and intercession of Christ, writes Cathal Barry
Recognising the importance of sensitivity
Fr Ronald RolheiserSome years ago, I was challenged by a bishop regarding an article I’d written. We were talking in his office and the tone eventually got a little testy: “How can you write something like that?” he asked. “Because it’s true,” was my blunt reply. He already knew it was true, but now, realising that, he…
Offering positive alternatives to alcohol
Mags GarganMags Gargan attends the national conference of the No Name Club, an alcohol-free youth initiative
Make your own personalised Christmas jumper
Erin FoxWith Christmas jumpers becoming more and more popular every year, the selection in designs grows too. You can have whichever Christmas jumper design you like when you make it yourself. Create your own personalised festive jumper by getting crafty with an old sweater. Think of your favourite thing about Christmas, whether it’s the Christmas tree,…
Children are able to sense conflict without seeing it
For people who enjoy Christmas, this is a magical time of year. For those who remember or who are having a sad or painful time, this is not the most wonderful time of the year. Yet, because there are festive decorations and messages all around us, there is a pressure to be ready and to…
Dad’s Diary
The kids wanted to know what Christmas was like in “the olden days”, that is, when I was a boy. “Come on!” I said indignantly, “the 1980s is not the olden days!” But they insisted that it was. Time is relative, I suppose. The end of the 1980s happened over 24 years ago – over…
You don’t need a garden to get growing
Paul GarganGreen Fingers