Taking a break from social media is an essential element of retreat in today’s world, writes Jason Osborne Life today can often feel all go, all the time. I’m coming to see that that’s a normal part of the human condition – God worked six days and rested only for one, after all – but…
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Major US retailers limit baby formula over shortages US retailers including Target, CVS Health Corp and Walgreens said they have limited purchases of infant formula due to a supply shortage. The limits come after top supplier Abbott Laboratories in February recalled some baby formula including Similac made at its plant in Michigan over complaints of…
Being drawn into an intimate relationship with God
Mindful Living Today I want to finish up my reflection on the parallels between meditation and marriage. All relationships struggle at some point and, very likely, at several points along the shared journey. Change is inevitable in every aspect of life and not all change is immediately welcome, so struggle is inevitable too and must…
Faith in the family
Charlotte Vard It was a little over ten years ago when little old me at 18 was put into a leadership role in my youth group and to say I was winging it was an understatement. Fast forward to November 2020 when I officially took up a youth ministry position in my parish, I decided…
Coming to God through prayer and work
Personal Profile When Karen Wynne left home to work in Dublin, her mother encouraged her to join a prayer group. But Karen resisted until a trip to Medjugorje open her eyes to the importance of prayer and work in community are to strengthen your faith. Karen always had a connection to the Faith due to…
Delightfully moreish Millionaire’s Squares
Sweet Treats This recipe is inspired by one of my favourite chefs, Nigella Lawson. Her unapologetic love of butter and sugar, along with her love of eating well, means her recipes are always indulgent and decadent. These millionaire’s squares are a wonderful treat for children and adults alike. The shortbread base and gooey cheat’s caramel…
Battling burnout
The Covid pandemic seems to be followed by a pandemic of tired and stressed-out people, writes Jason Osborne A cursory google reveals that the number of people wondering whether they’re burnt out is at something of an all-time high. Anecdotally, chatting to friends reveals a general sense of lingering exhaustion or lethargy that started during the pandemic…
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NASA’s Crew-3 astronauts splash down safely The four members of NASA’s Crew-3 mission returned to Earth Friday after having spent six months on board the International Space Station (ISS). After a 38-minute freefall, the capsule slammed into the discernible atmosphere at nearly 5 miles per second. The SpaceX Crew Dragon carrying the four astronauts, three…
Seeing God as a real person we want to love more
A parent’s perspective I’m delighted that, after two grim years, I can finally attend the annual Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help this year in my neighbouring parish of Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Nothing replaces attending these parish events and celebrations in person and no Zoom login is ever comparable to being present at Mass…
Getting God’s message onto the airwaves
Personal Profile Aidan O’Rourke, manager at Radio Maria, says it is a great blessing to serve people by bringing God to them over the radio. Having explored the ways God might be calling him, he feels that he is now fulfilling his vocation through his work with the station. The eldest of four brothers and…