A Time of Great Change Every few generations there comes a time of great change. A time when the challenges faced in the world bring humanity collectively, to the brink of despair. A time when many feel sure that “this is the end”. For the current generations, living through the COVID-19 Pandemic, that time is…

We Franciscans are a Fraternity in Mission, inspired by the life of St. Francis to bring the Gospel of Joy and Grace to the world. We devote our lives to the search for God in a communal life of prayer, simplicity of life and service to others. At the heart of Francis’ Gospel vision is…

«Why are we in the Charterhouse? With steps specific to each, we all followed the same path. We took the risk of giving up everything: family, friends, a profession, leisure, various commitments… Why? For a life we find pleasant, thanks be to God. But at the same time, we feel a thirst. And little by little, we discover that prayer…

Religious leaders have a key role in supporting peace and reconciliation, writes Chai Brady Churches must be visible in communities and actively engage with young people and those involved in the violence that has wracked the North in recent weeks, according to a Passionist priest who has become well-known for his work in interface communities.…

Covid-19 has further pushed leprosy communities to the back of the queue and out of mind, writes Jason Osborne Leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, is a disease our Faith is well acquainted with, God himself healing both the disease and the social stigma around it during his embodied time among us on earth. Unfortunately, the disease…

A hurling great tells Seán Ryan how a long stint in hospital has led to a deepening of prayer “Illness weakened my body, but it strengthened my Faith.” That’s how former Cork hurling star, Kevin Hennessy, sums up the transformation in his life from sport star to cripple. Between 1979 and 1992, he played in…

‘Resurrection’ is a film bringing light during dark times and showcasing high quality Biblical drama, Derry’s Roma Downey tells Chai Brady Set during the period between Christ’s crucifixion and his resurrection, a new film with Irish links focuses on the trials and uncertainty faced by the apostles in Jerusalem as they debate whether to flee,…

The goal of the philosophical quest is to arrive at the most fundamental truth by which all else can be known, writes Dr Gaven Kerr Philosophy originated with a group of thinkers known as the Pre-Socratics. They were known as such because they worked or flourished prior to Socrates, so prior to 469/70BC. The man…

The Sunday Gospel Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to enter a time machine and go back to Galilee or Jerusalem and spend a day in the company of Jesus? To see his face, to hear his voice, to touch his garment, maybe to see a miracle…

If the Church is to capture the attention of a new generation, it has to catch up with and invest in its faithful youth, Jason Osborne hears The announcement of a national synod from the Irish bishops has piqued the interest of the Irish Catholic world, with more than a few people expressing deeply held…