“The world of today still yearns for the Good News of Jesus Christ.”
Cathal Barry
Angelus ‘is not offensive’ to anyone, says TD
A senior politician has defended the right of RTÉ to broadcast the Angelus as a “moment of reflection”. Speaking in the Dáil, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin insisted that it was not possible to “excise out of existence Christian beliefs and the need for reflection”. “I would have believed that what now stands for the…
Dutch pro-abortion drone just ‘a cheap publicity stunt’ – PLC
The Pro Life Campaign (PLC) has described the decision of a Dutch pro-abortion group to target Ireland with a drone delivery of abortion pills as “a cheap publicity stunt”. Responding to Women on Waves’ threat that they will target Ireland following their delivery of abortion pills to Poland last week by drone, PLC spokesperson Cora…
Top five summer foods
The summer is an excellent time to make the most of the abundance of fresh, delicious and healthy food choices available to us. Many of summer’s fruits and vegetables are brimming with bonus health benefits. Here are a few that will leave your taste bud’s tingling: Corn Sweet corn is the ideal accompaniment to a…
Liturgy as source of life
The Church teaches that liturgy is a participation in Christ’s own prayer, writes Cathal Barry
Catholic school offered to Orangemen during Twelfth
The principal of one of Ireland’s largest Catholic post-primary schools has offered the use of his schools’ facilities to Orangemen marching in this year’s Twelfth of July parade. Jarlath Burns, principal of St Paul’s High School, Bessbrook, Co. Armagh, said the move was about “reaching out” in an attempt to “create a new understanding” between…
‘There is evidence that prayer can help’ – Evelyn Cusack
Top weather forecaster believes in the power of prayer
The celebration of the Christian mystery
The activity of the Church is directed towards the liturgy, writes Cathal Barry
Changing the script
There hasn’t always been such furore around the publication of papal encyclicals, writes Cathal Barry
‘We need to hear the cry of the Earth’
Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment is a stinging critique of humanity’s treatment of the environment, writes Cathal Barry