Personal Profile Colm Fitzpatrick speaks with a Dublin catechist about Faith development Many people of Faith oftentimes do not understand the symbols, gestures or language of the Church, especially in an Ireland where religious education is not a priority. In an attempt to combat this problem, one woman is giving parishioners the opportunity to…
Colm Fitzpatrick speaks with pro-life voice Gavin Boyne Discussions concerning abortion can often lead to empty rhetoric rife with misleading information, but a new media initiative is providing a platform where Irish voters can learn the real facts about this issue, and hopefully share them with others. Our Future is an online resource for…
Protestants should not attend a Catholic Mass under any circumstances as it brings shame on the Gospel, a traditional Evangelical Protestant society has said. Writing in the April-June 2018 edition of the Ulster Bulwark, which defends and promotes historic biblical Protestantism, Rev. Peter McIntyre of the Clogher Valley Free Presbyterian Church, said that there can…
Withdrawing the sole existing constitutional right to life from unborn human beings would be a “profound injustice”, an Irish legal professional has said. Barrister Benedict Ó Floinn BL, one of the signatories of a statement opposing the repeal of the Eighth Amendment said that he hopes the letter, which was signed by 100 legal professionals…
Colm Fitzpatrick examines the value of marriage today Irish society has been transformed considerably in the last half-century or so: people are more likely to marry older; youth are more career-driven; and the likelihood of being able to afford and own a house is decreasing. All of these factors raise questions as to whether…
The Government has failed to focus on positive alternatives to abortion despite the fact that many of the electorate have “pleaded” with the Government to create a space for such debate, a leading pro-life group has said. Speaking at a press conference this afternoon in Dublin, spokesperson of Love Both Sinead Slattery said: “In the…
The decision by Inclusion Ireland to join the Together for Yes campaign to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution is a betrayal of those that it claims to represent, a disability rights group has said. Inclusion Ireland, the National Association for People with an Intellectual Disability, announced on April 13 that it was joining…
Colm Fitzpatrick learns about bereavement support Family bereavement is a sad reality for many parents across Ireland, but the journey from turmoil to healing is one that parents don’t have to face on their own. In the hope of addressing the shortfall of information and support that was lacking in the country for bereaved…
Children’s Corner Magic tricks are a fun and enriching way to impress your friends and family, as well as learn some of history’s ancient secrets. Although not confirmed, many people believe that magic has been performed since the time of the pyramids – in fact, the Beni Hasan necropolis in Egypt has hieroglyphs showing…
Personal Profile Colm Fitzpatrick speaks with religious filmmaker Jonny Somerville Some of the youth in Ireland today may object to the Faith because it seems outdated, but one filmmaker is hoping that the history of Christianity is the very thing that can persuade people of its truth. NUA, an evangelical video series produced by…