The World of Books By the books editor The announcement that Peregrine Cavendish, the 12th Duke of Devonshire, based in England, has presented the celebrated Book of Lismore to University College Cork, comes as a delightful surprise. In effect, some might say, it give Munster an ancient book to play off against Leinster’s Book of…
We had a liturgy of remembrance recently for those who have died over the past year, brought via Facebook into the homes of those in the parish and further afield. One of our own, a man from the parish shared his reflections on the death of his wife six years ago and of his son…
Letter from America Carol Zimmermann The nation’s political divide was never going to be solved by the final tally of presidential votes or when the political signs came down. And the talk of moving forward and finding healing, or at least turning down the vitriol, can seem an unsurmountable task for a nation still reeling…
Covid-19: Vatican Museums, Pontifical Villas close again to public A statement issued by the Holy See Press Office November 4 said the Vatican Museums will be closed to the public from November 5 to December 3, in compliance with the Italian government’s latest anti-Covid regulations. The statement also said that, due to the current health…
Sweet Treats Although there are very few ingredients to this recipe it makes the tastiest treat! The key to success here is the preparation beforehand as the formation of the honeycomb happens quite quickly. Be sure to have all utensils to hand and read through the method a few times before you begin. As the…
Two nuns and a priest are among the 14 people who are to receive the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad for 2020. Sr Patricia Murray and Fr Kevin O’Hara SMS are being recognised for their work for peace, reconciliation and development in Italy and Nigeria respectively. Sr Louise Horgan is being rewarded…
God is erotically charged and the world is achingly amorous, hence they caress each other in mutual attraction and filiation. So, in reality, the law of gravity and the gifts of the Holy Spirit have one and the same aim” Jewish philosopher Martin Buber made that assertion, and while it seems to perfectly echo the…
Earwax test could reveal stress levels Unlikely as it seems, your earwax could provide insight into your mental health, new research suggests. A study of 37 participants has shown a build-up of the stress hormone cortisol can be measured from the oily secretions around your ear canal. This could open the door to better ways…
It’s all a bit of a blur, a fog of red and blue as numbers like 253 and 214 flit through my mind and phrases like ‘without proof’ invade my consciousness. No, it’s not a dream or a hangover, just too many late nights watching US politics. When Donald Trump was elected president of the…
Inspiring Faith Communities: A Programme of Evangelisation by Michael Hurley (Messenger Publications, €12.95/£11.95) Inspiring Faith Communities: A Programme of Evangelisation: a Booklet for Renewal in the Holy Spirit by Michael Hurley (Messenger Publications, €4.95 / £4.50) These two books together make up a way forward for renewal. It is built up around three points that seem essential…
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