Controversial pundit George Hook talks to Chai Brady about faith, the politics of outrage and advice for modern Ireland Undoubtedly the year 2020 will go down in history, with the extent of the worldwide response to stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic unprecedented and severe. For that reason there has been an abundance of…
A productive lockdown leads a Belfast man to carving crosses for Christians, writes Chai Brady Although the start of Jim Deeds’ wood carving journey had a few hiccups – his dog ate one of the first crosses he made – he’s now receiving orders across Ireland and as far away as Malta and the US.…
Children’s Corner Although Christmas day has passed and we look towards the New Year, there’s sure to be some chocolate leftover from the Christmas festivities than can be used for scientific purposes. Enjoy this simple melting chocolate experiment that will keep anyone’s attention. No doubt everyone has noticed chocolate melting on a hot day, so…
The number of people getting food from the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin has increased with people coming who aren’t homeless but “struggling to make ends meet” due to the pandemic, according to Bro. Kevin Crowley OFM Cap. Speaking on The Irish Catholic’s ‘From the Editor’s Desk’, Bro. Kevin also expressed concern about the number…
Devout defender Joey O’Brien tells Chai Brady about his faith, football and Christmas traditions Christmas is a time for faith and family and in difficult circumstances such as the current coronavirus pandemic the world is facing, God will always be there, according to Shamrock Rovers defender Joey O’Brien. Joey started off playing for Bolton Wanderers…
A Belfast-based priest has said he is “genuinely concerned” about loneliness among his parishioners and the future emotional impact Covid-19 restrictions could have. Fr Martin Magill PP of St John’s said a parishioner told him “the loneliness is killing me”, a sentiment he says was echoed by others who approached him. “I suppose I am…
For many young people, a journey of doubt leads them to the Church, writes Chai Brady Despite the decrease in Mass attendance across western Europe and fewer young people engaging with religion, there are still those who feel the call of the Church in later life and decide to wholeheartedly engage with the Catholic Faith.…
An Irish singer and a faith-based community group have raised almost €25,000 in separate appeals for Syrian refugees who fled to Lebanon due to conflict. Róisín O’Reilly, from Cavan but now living in Dublin recorded her interpretation of the Christmas classic ‘O Holy Night’ with the aim of raising funds for refugee schoolchildren in Tyre,…
Baroness Nuala O’Loan has said that a statement made by the Association of Catholic Priests advising that Christmas Masses move online was “overly cautious”. The ACP said last week that there is “alarm” in parishes regarding how Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses will be organised due to the traditionally higher number of people attending.…
Churches across Ireland were illuminated red last week to highlight the continuing persecution of Christians around the world. The initiative was inspired by the charity Aid to a Church in Need which supports Christians facing intimidation, torture and even death. St Patrick’s Church in Downpatrick, Co. Down along with the crucifixion scene outside, were lit…