Catholic actor Jonathan Roumie was brought to new life by Jesus, and now he’s bringing Jesus to life on TV’s The Chosen, writes Jason Osborne ‘Phenomenon’ is a term often overused in the realm of movies, TV shows and books, but in the case of TV series The Chosen, it truly comes up short. Boasting…
The current state of national data collection with regards to abortion and its adverse outcomes are worse than “abysmal”, according to Laois-Offaly TD Carol Nolan. Deputy Nolan’s comments come following a report that 12,000 women in England and Wales have been treated in hospital for complications arising from medical abortion treatment failure. It is understood…
Stress always threatens in the run-up to Christmas, but there are ways to manage it, writes Jason Osborne I recently wrote about preserving our Advent experience, but these days, it’s impossible not to run through some of the Christmas logistics early on in December, even just a little bit! With that in mind, December can be…
The Vatican’s chief astronomer Bro. Guy Consolmagno sees science and faith as going hand in hand, writes Jason Osborne Psalm 19 informs us that, “The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge”. God has always revealed himself…
Senator Rónán Mullen has encouraged Ireland to follow the examples of the US, Britain and Australia by diplomatically boycotting the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Speaking to The Irish Catholic newspaper, Senator Mullen advised Ireland not to be “laggards” on the issue. China stands accused because of widespread allegations of atrocities carried out against the…
The emptiness of the modelling industry drove Leah Darrow right back into the arms of Christ, from where she now seeks to spread an authentic vision of femininity, writes Jason Osborne One of the central demands of our Faith is the renunciation of the harmful temptations of the world. Creation is surely good, but becoming…
Mount Argus Parish in Co. Dublin celebrated Saturday with Archbishop Dermot Farrell the bi-centenary of the birth of Dutch Passionist priest, St Charles Houben, and the opening of the jubilee year of St Charles, which was a “very prayerful moment” and recognised as “very special” by the parishioners, according to parish priest Fr Paul Francis…
Laois-Offaly TD Carol Nolan said she is “extremely encouraged” by the support the Rural Independents group has received from Oireachtas colleagues for their foetal pain relief bill despite Government moves to block it from progressing past the second stage. The Government this morning put forward an amendment to stop the bill from progressing, citing the…
European bishops have warned that attempts to supress religion damage the image of the EU and its institutions, and support for the “European project in the member states”. This comes after an internal European Commission document was picked up by Italian newspaper Il Giornale which showed guidelines that proposed replacing “Christmas period” with “holiday period”…
Ireland’s recent appearance before the UN Human Rights Council should prompt questions about how serious a body it is, writes Jason Osborne The relevance of Ireland’s recent appearance before the United Nations’ Human Rights Council can be summed up by the fact that Iceland asked us to “repeal the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Act”.…