Rían Wood Recently Bishop Fintan Monahan remarked on the current challenges faced by teenagers and young people going through the educational system in modern Ireland. Teenage stress is at an all-time high, and as a teenager, albeit in the less academic and more ‘laid back’ Transition Year, I can witness these experiences first-hand. The…
Given how fractious the Catholic internet has been of late, it can be surprising to find someone you might expect to have joined the camp of those attacking the Pope expressing an impressive docility, and a recognition that being Catholic is not simply a matter of believing Catholic things but of union with the Pope.…
Dear Editor, I feel so sorry for the homeless people that had to endure the freezing weather this week. People are often left cold in their own homes, so imagine what people without homes are feeling? Over the last year, many homeless people have been found dead, lying in the street, because of the harsh…
Emil Nolde: “Colour is Life” : Beit Wing curated by Janet McLean and Sean Rainbird, National Gallery of Ireland, with Keith Hartley, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Exhibition runs until 10 June 2018. The latest exhibition at the National Gallery presents a selection of paintings and other works from the long career of German artist Emil…
Pope Francis has condemned the trend to ask parishioners for a financial contribution in order to have Mass for a loved one, saying that to make a personal offering is fine, but the liturgy should never have a price tag. The Pontiff spoke today during his general audience this week as part of his ongoing…
Alex Ferns The Supreme Court ruling that the right to life is the only constitutional right the unborn have in Ireland makes it more important than ever that that right be protected, the Pro Life Campaign (PLC) has said. Today’s decision, PLC legal adviser Prof. William Binchy said, makes the retention of the Eighth…
Pope Francis has given the go-ahead for martyred Archbishop Oscar Romero to be declared a saint. The Salvadorian champion of the poor was murdered by a death squad in 1980 and he has long been considered a social justice hero within the Church. According to a Vatican communique, Pope Francis made the decision at a…
This new podcast series continues to look at practical ways of revitalising Catholic parishes in Ireland today. Episode 4 brings John Quinn into conversation with Martin Moran, of NET Ministries Ireland, a provider of dynamic youth ministry in many parts of the country. Martin and John spoke about the specific work of NET, as well as…
A Year in the Life of Glencairn Abbey by Valerie O’Sullivan (Columba Books, €24.99) Though many people casually think of as a nun’s day as one of prayer and devotion this has never really been the case. For in their enclosed world laborare est orare – to work is to pray – has real meaning. This…
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