A trip to Kraków revealed the loving service the Church in Poland is offering its Ukrainian neighbours fleeing war, writes Jason Osborne Poland has been lauded for its response to an unprecedented refugee crisis that comes off the back of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As of April 15, nearly 2.8 million people fleeing the…
Arsenal and England football star Bukayo Saka has spoken up about his gratitude to God and the importance of his faith in a recent interview with GQ magazine. Bearing the moniker ‘God’s Child’ on his Instagram, Mr Saka isn’t shy about his faith, and he said it’s because his Pentecostal Christian faith is “very important”…
Almsgiving is about more than the material help we offer; it has an effect on our souls, writes Jason Osborne Prayer, fasting and almsgiving are the three pillars upon which a successful Lent stands. Many Catholics know of the spiritual benefits of prayer and fasting, but view almsgiving as a purely material practice that one…
Parental divorce has a larger impact on youth educational attainment than parental death according to a new study published by Demographic research. The study, based on data from 17 countries across Europe, shows that the negative effect of parental divorce on educational attainment seems to be stronger for children of higher-educated parents. The study suggests…
Profs Helen Bond and Joan Taylor continue to bring women’s role in the early Church before the public’s eyes, writes Jason Osborne Anyone with any experience of Church-circles will know that the role of women in the Church has been a hot topic of conversation, debate, argument and more in recent years in particular. Two…
The pro-life community in the North has vowed to continue standing up against abortion despite a new law on ‘exclusion zones’ aimed at silencing protests and prayer vigils. Derry-based activist Margaret Devlin told The Irish Catholic that pro-lifers have been “galvanised” by the ban and will not be intimidated. A regular at prayer vigils outside…
Malta and its people need to remember the country’s roots as a centre of “welcome”, especially to those in need such as migrants, Pope Francis told leaders of the Mediterranean nation during his fleeting April 2-3 visit. Visiting the territory that hosted St Paul following his shipwreck around AD60, Pope Francis encouraged Malta in its…
A group of young Catholic musicians and a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal have collaborated to produce a praise and worship album. Speaking to The Irish Catholic newspaper, singer Ruth Hogan said they had a desire to create their own Irish praise and worship sounds, as much of the current offering comes from America or…
Reports suggest large numbers of people continue to leave their jobs in search of greener pastures, so how does one find them, asks Jason Osborne Research throughout the pandemic and since those uncertain days informs us that millions of people across the world have upped and left their jobs, often in pursuit of a better opportunity…
A local community in Gougane Barra has taken issue with the proposed nearby building of Cork’s biggest wind turbines, close to the picturesque St Finbarr’s Oratory. An Bord Pleanála gave the controversial project a green light in February after it had been refused planning permission by Cork County Council because of the negative impact the…