Christ’s death was a real death in that it put an end to his earthly human existence, writes Cathal Barry
Cathal Barry
The benefits of the lesser-known superfoods
Cathal Barry sets out some surprising sources of nutrition
The agony at Gethsemane
This sacrifice of Christ is unique as it completes and surpasses all other sacrifices, writes Cathal Barry
“Without God, you can do nothing” – Susan Boyle
Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle has spoken of how her Catholic faith gave her the confidence to pursue her dream career as a singer. Boyle shot to fame in April 2009 when her audition for Britain’s Got Talent aired on television and exploded onto the Internet. The youngest of nine children raised in a strongly…
New Catholic institute head confident despite poor numbers
“Realistic targets” have been set for next year’s enrolment
Seminary merger between Irish and Scottish Churches is scrapped
The Church in Scotland has decided not to pursue a merger that would see its Rome-based seminarians study for the priesthood alongside Irish seminarians. A spokesman for the Church in Scotland confirmed to The Irish Catholic that consideration had been given to a potential amalgamation between the Pontifical Scots College and the Pontifical Irish College,…
Tributes are paid to RTE broadcaster as “formidable interviewer”
Former editor of religious programmes at RTÉ, Brian Farrell has died.
Modest but wondrous beginning in Bethlehem
It’s every believer’s dream to visit the Holy Land, home to the three great monotheistic religions. It was here that Jesus was born, began his ministry, performed his miracles and ultimately suffered death on a cross. No other single person throughout history has so decisively affected the lives of so many people. Indeed, the events…
Parents must tackle childhood obesity as a family
The reporting of the so-called “levelling off” in the rate of obesity in Irish children may have caused serious damage. Recent media coverage of a study revealed the alarming rate of obesity in kids here has hit a plateau, but what the press failed to sufficiently highlight was that the current plateau is at an…
App brings God into digital world
Amid the imposed and often fast-paced routine of everyday life, an app is giving people a reason to quiet their minds through light meditation and prayer. PeaceQuest is an immersive 3-D app designed to take users on a spiritual journey and allow them to establish a deeper connection with God and with themselves. Fr Stephen…