Martin O’Brien discovers that Pope Francis has taken evangelisation to a new level Edward Sri, husband of Elizabeth, father of seven (another child is on the way) teacher, theologian, bestselling author and EWTN broadcaster is one of the most accomplished communicators of the Catholic faith in the world today. Articulate and compelling he is one…
Seán Rogers MLA talks faith, family and politics with Martin O’Brien You are not in the company of Seán Rogers MLA, husband, father, ACCORD facilitator, Eucharistic Minister, Minister of the Word, cancer survivor, before you are touched by the strength of his faith, his steadfast belief in the power of prayer and his conviction that…
Four years, almost to the day, since she retired after 14 momentous years as eighth President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, devout and questioning Catholic, stateswoman, peacemaker, Pope Francis admirer, qualified Canon lawyer, wife, mother and grandmother, is relishing the freedom that comes from being a private citizen again while being forever grateful for the…
Corrymeela leader Pádraig Ó Tuama tells Martin O’Brien about the reconciliation and peace-building organisation
Statesman, patriot, Catholic, primary carer to Gertrude, his dementia-stricken wife, Seamus Mallon is in his eightieth year now and in less than robust health. And his distinctive voice once familiar through radio and television in households throughout Ireland may not be quite as strong as when it echoed in parliamentary chambers in Dublin, Belfast and…
Martin O’Brien meets a Belfast priest ministering in a parading flashpoint
Leading priest Fr Paddy Delargy speaks to Martin O’Brien about the ‘essential mission’ of being a Catholic
Leading organist James O’Donnell talks music and faith with Martin O’Brien
Catholic chaplaincy at Queen’s University Belfast responds to the Gospel daily, writes Martin O’Brien
A leading Belfast nun tells Martin O’Brien politicians need to listen to those bereaved by the conflict in the North