Christians and Ghanaians are called to be apostles of the poor and abandoned by caring for those most in need, especially during the Christmas season, said Archbishop John Bonaventure Kwofie of Accra. “Let’s celebrate by thinking of what can be done to ease the situation of the abandoned, the marginalised, the forgotten, the sick, the…
The story of this inspiring young man has the power to move hearts and minds, writes Colm Fitzpatrick Incredible people can be found in the most ordinary and unsuspecting of places – the small Scottish town of Carfin is one of those places. It lies between Glasgow and Edinburgh, to the north-east of Motherwell, and…
There was “standing room only” at Barntown and Glynn churches in Co. Wexford over the weekend as children from the parish brought the baby Jesus from their homes to Masses for blessing on Bambinelli Sunday, according to the parish priest. After the weekend celebrations, Fr John Carroll PP said: “The figurines of the baby Jesus…
Some years ago at a religious conference a man approached the microphone and after apologising for what he felt would be an inappropriate question, asked this: “I love my dog. When he dies will he go to Heaven? Do animals have eternal life?” The answer to that might come as a surprise to many of…
The Pope’s man in Ireland has given a strong indication that the Vatican will be in no hurry to replace the Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin. Dr Martin is due to submit a letter of resignation on April 8 when he turns 75 in line with Church law. Speculation has been rife in Church circles…
Advent is a time to purify Faith – Pope Francis As Pope Francis blessed children’s nativity scene figurines Sunday, the Pontiff said that the Advent season is a time of conversion to make space in one’s heart for Christ to come and fill it with joy. “Advent, a time of grace, tells us that it…
Chai Brady speaks to couples who met in Lourdes in 2010 and married one month apart Lourdes is a well-known place of pilgrimage closely connected to faith, prayer and helps people gain a closer connection with God, but if three married couples are anything to go by, it can also be a place to…
Dear Editor, I read that according to a recent poll, most Americans support life in jail over the death penalty (IC 05/12/19). At its root, this perspective is based on the idea that every single person has intrinsic human dignity independent of their behaviour. It doesn’t matter if you’re a thief or a murderer; you…
Christmas Carols Virgin Media One Sat 21 December 5.55am, VM3 Monday, 23 December, 9.30 am Singing superstar Alfie Boe leads the congregation of St Elisabeth’s Church in Greater Manchester in a traditional Christmas Eve carol service, with Nadine Coyle, and Alexander O’Neal. Renovation Nation Virgin Media One Sat 21 December, 11.30 am An old orchard…
Fr Bill Dailey CSC Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, love divine; Love was born at Christmas, Star and angels gave the sign. Worship we the Godhead, Love incarnate, love divine; Worship we our Jesus: But wherewith for sacred sign? Love shall be our token, Love shall be yours and love be…
Colm Fitzpatrick
Chai Brady
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