Have you been thinking of adding some supplements to your diet? Here is a quick summary of what you need to know about the most popular supplements and how they can benefit you: Multivitamin All of us need to be taking a good multivitamin on a daily basis. This is a 'catch all' to ensure…
Cathal Barry
The mysteries of Christ’s life
Many things about Jesus of interest do not figure in the Gospels, writes Cathal Barry
Mary’s divine motherhood
The Church teaches that Mary is the most perfect realisation of the Church, writes Cathal Barry
Reducing fat and managing stress levels
Exercise is most effective for reducing body fat and getting a flatter stomach when you pair it with a smart diet that leads you to expend more energy than you take in. A simple way to do this is to eat a high-quality, high-protein intake with a lot of vegetables, some fruit, healthy fats, and…
Friars launch food project to feed homeless
As if the phenomenal work Br Kevin Crowley does feeding the homeless at Dublin’s Capuchin Day Centre wasn’t enough, the Capuchin Franciscan friars are at it again. This time, in Kilkenny. The Friary Food Project, which was launched this week, is a “Capuchin response to a community need”, according to Br Sean Donohue, one of…
Comedian’s death prompts suicide awareness appeal
Suicide awareness charity Pieta House has pleaded with people living with mental health difficulties to reach out in the wake of the tragic death of comic actor Robin Williams. Mr Williams died August 11 and police say they believe he took his own life. The film star had reportedly recently been battling severe depression and…
Theology becoming more ‘lay centered’ – expert
A prominent Irish priest who led a global research congress on the power of theology has said Catholic theology is becoming more “lay centred”. Prof. Eamonn Conway, outgoing President of the International Network of Societies of Catholic Theology, made his remarks after more than 40 theologians from 21 countries took part in a global research…
Being good to your gut is a wise move
A few tips to keeping your gut healthy
Mary Mother of God
The Annunciation to Mary, according to the Scriptures, inaugurates "the fullness of time", the time of the fulfilment of God's promises and preparations. The Church teaches that Mary was invited to conceive him in whom the "whole fullness of deity" would dwell "bodily". The divine response to her question, "How can this be, since I…
Know worship and serve
US Bishop Frank Caggiano tells Cathal Barry how to engage young people in the Church