The Sunday Gospel Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap. On the last Sunday of the liturgical year we celebrate the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. It is a relatively modern feast, instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925. In the aftermath of World War I, peace was barely surviving on uneasy foundations. Atheistic…
Dear Editor, I was astounded to read in The Irish Catholic about a priest in Cork who was allegedly threatened by gardaí with punitive action for celebrating public Mass [IC 12/11/2020]. The Department of Health and the Minister of Justice have both said that if a priest celebrated public Mass they were not making a…
Many people were relieved to hear Taoiseach Micheál Martin indicate on RTÉ Radio that public Masses will likely begin again in the Republic by early December when level five restrictions are set to be eased. Under the original framework, public worship is currently also banned under level three (the restrictions we are expected to move…
Notebook Her first anniversary took place a few weeks ago. I spoke with her husband around the days – a phone call to a man who likes to talk – maybe needs to talk. I remember the call when his wife died and my visit to his little cottage where they lived, shared life and…
The Passionist Fathers are to commemorate the 300th anniversary of their founding with a jubilee celebration beginning November 22.
Pope Francis called Catholics to follow Mary in “putting our life in the Lord’s hands” with humility and trust, at his weekly general audience. Continuing his series of audience talks about prayer, Pope Francis reflected on Mary as a model of prayer. “There is no better way to pray than to place oneself like Mary…
A group representing Christian ministers across the country say it is hopeful of a return to public worship in early December. Irish Church Together was amongst a wide group of faith representatives who met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin yesterday (Tuesday) to press for a return to communal celebrations when restrictions go to level three. Paddy…
The Hook of Faith is proud to offer two free virtual events to enhance your spiritual journey this Advent season. ADVENT RETREAT ON ZOOM For three sessions, during Advent, you are invited to take part in a mini-retreat that will explore the theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Love. The retreat will be led…
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that public worship could return under “modified” level 3 restrictions in early December. In an interview on RTÉ News at One today the Taoiseach said: “We will make decisons towards the end of the month, I did say that we may look at level 3 as to modifications to level…
Christians top the list for countries where they face either governmental or social hostility, according to a new report issued November 10 by the Pew Research Center. Christians have topped the list each year since Pew started collecting data in 2007. The number of countries where Christians face some form of hostility rose from 143…
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