The Francis Factor: A New Departure

Peter Costello examines two literary Popes

The Wildflowers of Ireland

St Patrick and the Bloodline of the Grail

Whispers in the Still

In contrast to the other evangelists, the author of St Johnís Gospel from his very first words creates a different climate. Rather than the historical, indeed genealogical, openings of the Synoptic Gospels, the author set a philosophical tone: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God." But here the Greek logoscarries…

These two little pamphlets, which come with prayer cards as well, are intended as aide memoires or introductions to two of the most important figures in the Church in the 20th Century. The long pontificate of John Paul was so complex that it needed an extra volume for the New Catholic Encyclopaedia to deal with…

Peter Costello examines Latin in the biblical tradition

This is a title in a series which Avril O’Reilly is self-publishing called 'First Holy Communion in Cork'.  It is delightful fun.  She has a wonderful way of observing with great simplicity, but truthfulness, the tiny realties of life for a girl in a First Communion tizz. There is a lot of adroit observation. The…