Magnetically attractive, abbeys are islands of serenity in a chaotic world. And so it is that for almost two centuries, the dreamy spires of Mount Melleray Abbey, County Waterford, have acted as a beacon for travellers crossing the famous Vee Gap of the Knockmealdown Mountains. Yet, it was by chance that this renowned abbey came…
It has been six years since the former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar spoke about a new “covenant” between Church and State during Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families in 2018. Almost a year later, not much had happened to further Church-State dialogue, prompting the then Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin to…
Justin McLellan The Catholic Church has a valuable role to play in providing “clear moral leadership” to protect humanity from the negative impact of new technology, a leading AI researcher said under the vaulted ceiling of the Pontifical Academy for Sciences headquarters in the Vatican Gardens. Speaking at a forum on artificial intelligence development last October, Max Tegmark, a…
A newly published book which presents the lives of many Irish people who are on the path to canonisation offers an example of courage and faith despite all the odds. Launched in Ely House in Dublin by Primate of All Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin, the book The Rock From Which You Were Hewn: The Lives…
It is not very long ago that people with disabilities were treated in an often callous and inhumane manner in Ireland and across the world. Often, we look at the past through the lens of ‘presentism’ where we judge the actions of the past through our current values, systems, resources and knowledge. It is easy…
It’s that magical time of year again! The air is filled with festive cheer, and the familiar sights of holiday advertisements are everywhere. Are you ready to experience the true essence of Christmas? Mark your calendars for a visit to the Moving Crib—Dublin’s most magical hidden gem—opening its doors from November 28, 2024, to January…
Bishop William Crean, Bishop of Cloyne has issued an appeal to Catholic voters that when being canvassed over these days to ask prospective TDs to indicate clearly where they stand on assisted suicide/assisted death. “Our population is aging. The cost of nursing care is increasingly difficult for families. Enormous pressure will be brought to bear…
I’ve often heard people say that faith is dying and that the Church is in decline, but I strongly disagree, says Estefania Pryma As someone who grew up attending Catholic schools, participating in youth groups, and attending various Catholic events, you might think I had a deep connection to my faith from an early…
How do we live in a way that shows the Christian values and virtues without seeming exclusive or condescending?” “What scripture passages can offer hope?” “How can we deal with desolation?” These were just some of the questions asked by young adults at the fifth ‘CONNECT’ gathering in Cork, themed ‘In a Troubled World, Dare…
David Werning The dogmatic constitution from Vatican II, Lumen Gentium, promulgated 60 years ago, sets forth the nature and mission of the Church. It begins by naming Jesus as the “Light of the Nations” Lumen Gentium and head of the Church, which is his body and includes all the faithful. Jesus established the Church and…
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