Courtney McGrailDear Editor, In her article on Amnesty International’s stance on prostitution (IC 05/05/2016) Breda O’Brien mentions the Swedish prostitution law of 1999 which has been copied in certain other jurisdictions including our own. The key features of the Swedish law are, first, that it criminalises the purchase of sex but, second, it effectively liberalises its sale…
Month: May 2016
Governance of new hospital
Dear Editor, I may be wrong on this but my recollection is that two years or so ago, the Theological Institute of the Jesuits in Milltown, Dublin was transferred to Trinity College. Inevitably, the college authorities required that the governance of the new faculty should rest in the hands of the college. That seems fair…
Who receives Holy Orders?
Cathal BarryThe Church teaches that, by ordination, one is enabled to act as a representative of Christ, writes Cathal Barry
The Ten Commandments of Mercy
Fr Ronald RolheiserAmong the Ten Commandments, one begins with the word “remember”: “Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day”. It reminds us to recall something we already know. There are commandments of mercy written into our very DNA. We already know them, but we need to remember them more explicitly. What are they? The Ten Commandments of Mercy…
Unlocking your child’s genius
All children have greater capacity and inner genius than either we or they realise, writes Andrew Fuller
Now is the time to get out walking
Erin FoxMay is National Walk to Work month and it’s a great opportunity for all of us to get more into our fitness this month. If you live close enough to school but usually get a lift in, then aim to pick at least one day a week where you can walk in with a parent…
Persistent back pain should be checked out promptly by your GP
Dr Kevin McCarrollBack pain is estimated to affect up to 85% of adults at some time in their lives. In most cases the cause is non-specific and is due to simple strains or sprains with symptoms resolving within one to three months. Despite this, it can be quite debilitating and ranks as one of the commonest medical…
Dad’s Diary
What is it about grandparents? Kids love them. Nobody else – apart from antique dealers – gives quite the same preference to age. Right from the baby stage, the bond between grandparents and grandchildren is plain for all to see. A visitor to Earth from space could reasonably surmise that the older generation would be…
Walking is a good way to start exercising
With a stretch in the evenings and the (somewhat) improved weather around the country, now is the perfect time to begin those long-fingered summer exercise regimes. For total beginners, a simple evening stroll can serve as a perfect stepping stone to a more rigorous routine and make the world of a difference! Exercise is one…
Homeless centre is hitting the high notes
Mags GarganMags Gargan visits a rehearsal of the Brother Kevin Singers at the Capuchin Day Centre