RTÉ’s Would You Believe programme, broadcast at 10:30pm on September 14, will follow the preparation and production of the Passion in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick this year. The play attracted 6,000 people to watch a re-enactment of the final hours of Jesus’ life, during the hours of Holy Thursday and Good Friday. The event, planned for…

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By J. Anthony Gaughan It is often stated that there is no such thing as a perfect marriage. On reflection and taking account of the human condition one realises that this is a truism. But there are successful marriages. In this timely book John Cogavin provides advice, cautions and suggestions to enable couples of all ages to enjoy such marriages.…

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RTÉ Radio broadcasted an apology this week, following a ruling by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) that a discussion on The Mooney Show about same-sex marriage, was in breach of its codes on impartiality. A complaint to the BAI from Donal O’Sullivan-Latchford, on behalf of the Family and Media Association, stated the show’s presenter,…

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The first words that God spoke to Abram were: “Leave your country, your birthplace, your father’s house” (Genesis 12:1). I have often wondered what might explain Abram’s immediate and unquestioning compliance with this call from God. In order to reflect on Abram’s astonishing faith, I would like to first point out that there is a…

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Over 1,000 young Catholics descended on Mount St Joseph Abbey, Roscrea in Co. Tipperary at the weekend for the Youth 2000 Summer Festival. The event, which combines faith, fellowship and craic, has become an annual staple on the Irish religious calendar with buses travelling from all parts of the island. Organisers were delighted with the…

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