Personal Profile Kilmore’s new Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry has his fair share of challenges in a world in which many young people are increasingly moving away from the Church, but he is determined to give them a reason to stay. Francis Keaney (29) will be spearheading initiatives that aim to encourage…
Chai Brady looks into Fairtrade Fortnight Unbeknownst to anyone who buys a product in Ireland, they could be seriously negatively impacting and perpetuating the suffering of a person who is being exploited somewhere in the world. It’s well known that in many countries, particularly in developing countries, workers are paid a pittance to work…
Personal Profile Chai Brady speaks to a renowned Catholic academic about his life and Faith “Do not be afraid to be holy” was then Pope John Paul II’s message to pilgrims during World Youth Day in 1989, and that struck a chord with a young man soon to enter seminary. Dr Neil Xavier O’Donoghue,…
Chai Brady discusses what sustains a marriage St Valentine’s Day is a time many couples spend quality time with each other and focus on their relationship, with care, intimacy and love being key objectives. But what happens when passionate feelings of love become more subdued, when the ‘honeymoon phase’ is long over and married…
A varied diet could save the planet, writes Chai Brady We’re constantly hearing that the planet is on the verge of a precipice, that a veritable apocalypse will befall future generations once the earth’s temperatures rise above a catastrophic level, and the human race is railroading itself with its irresponsible actions – doomed to…
Personal Profile Chai Brady speaks to a pro-life prodigy When disaster strikes it can be a severe test to Faith, and for one of the most devout and well-known figures in the pro-life movement, this was when she lost her mother at the tender age of 19. Bernadette Smyth, the Director of Precious Life,…
Youth Space Annette O’Donnell Speaking at his recent papal visit to Ireland, Pope Francis said: “Young people are the future. It is very important to prepare them for the future, preparing them today, in the present, but also rooted in the past.” Such words summarise well a trip taken by 60 Irish youth…
Mindful Living Dr Noel Keating I am looking forward to exploring in this column the ancient yet very modern practice of meditation and to reflecting on its deep fruits for individuals, families and communities. One of the wonderful things about meditation is that it can be practiced by anyone, of any age, at any…
There are plenty of benefits to cannabis oil, but it’s not a miracle drug, writes Chai Brady The controversial cannabis plant is known to have many uses other than the illegal varieties, but sometimes it’s difficult to separate quackery from truth, especially with so many products purporting to be miracle cures. Many parents shudder…
Personal Profile University can be a challenging time for a young person, especially those who move out and are tasked with taking responsibility for practicing their faith without as much support or encouragement as they might have been used to from home. Being bombarded with so many ideologies and viewpoints, it can be tough…
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