Through Christ’s compassion and radicalism, the Irish Church can speak to young people, writes David O’Donoghue

“Everyone is familiar with the importance of the maternal bond… where does that leave the fathers?” asks Maria Byrne

It’s springtime and “adventure” is the watchword in our house. We no longer walk to the playground, we “go on an adventure” to the playground, taking obscure and unnecessary paths through the woods, clambering over fallen trees and exploring hidden glades. We are already, under duress, planning summer camping trips to faraway adventure-filled lands such…

Our six-year-old daughter has been wearing glasses since she was a year and half old and was due to have another eye re-test. Over the years, we have had to sift through medical jargon, differing diagnoses and conflicting advice as to the best course of treatment for her eye squint. When it comes to making…

At this time of year there seems to be flowers and plants for sale at every turn

Confession allows our sins not just to be made up for or moved past, but completely forgiven.

Sherkin Island had apparently drifted about 2,000 miles to the south. Certainly the weather over the Easter holidays was worthy of the Canaries, with wall to wall sunshine and temperatures up to 18 degrees most days. The odd patch of sea fog or cooling sea breeze was almost a welcome relief from the amazingly unrelenting…

Thomas needed to believe at the level of his own human experience

It was going to be a big, and very emotional, adventure. The older two kids were going to have their first full weekend away on their own without one or other parent with them. They were going to Cork to stay with their nana and grandad for a whole weekend alone. They’re very close to…

Ciara Ramsbottom reports from the inaugural CEIST Student Leadership Conference