From birth in a mother and baby home to a life full of gratitude, one former resident shares her feelings as told to Jason Osborne I have no memories of the sisters of the Good Shepherd as I was only a baby when I was in the home in Dunboyne in the 1970s. My mother…

Pope Francis is working to break a perspective that religion is connected to violence, writes Chai Brady The Pope has been a leading light when it comes to interreligious dialogue – breaking down barriers in the Middle East – and when it comes to his visit to Iraq, he gave new hope in an area…

We must be vigilant, discerning, and watchful over what kind of ‘new normal’ is appearing on the horizon of our post-Covid world, writes Dr Philip Gonzales One of the fundamental tasks of philosophy is to seek to understand something of the riddle — or better — mystery of the human condition. In this never-ending task,…

The Sunday Gospel Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap. It is the time of year when Christians remember the death and resurrection of Jesus, the most important days in human history. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. You may have a crucifix at home, perhaps a small one on rosary beads. Maybe you can download the…

It is hard to think of a country where the plight of persecuted Christians is highlighted so starkly as in Iraq. The decision by Pope Francis to travel to the Middle Eastern country was extremely brave. In the months leading up to the Papal visit there were a string of security alerts in Iraq. In…

The pandemic is continuing to bring unexpected blessings for a number of NET ministries’ young missionaries, writes Jason Osborne NET Ministries is defined by its success in getting out there and seeding its missionaries among the youth of Ireland – a trickier prospect when the young people of Ireland are confined to their homes as…

As we celebrate our national patron who brought hope to a dark and troubled land, the sites associated with his mission are provoking fresh interest, writes Michael Kelly Perhaps one of the paradoxes of Covid-19 restrictions has been that March 17 being stripped of the parades and green beer, has allowed space for a deeper reflection…

While the pandemic restricts pastoral outreach, it can lead to greater creativity in families, Cardinal Tagle tells Ruadhán Jones The Irish Bishops recently released a statement criticising the Government for their inaction over a return to public worship. It was another reminder of the challenges the Church in Ireland has faced as a result of…

It’s not easy to create something unique, but one artist has been making St Brigid’s crosses like no other, writes Chai Brady Many people are familiar with a St Brigid’s cross, usually small and crafted with rushes made on the saint’s feast day of February 1 but one Irishman has gone a step further using…

The Sunday Gospel Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap. “When I am lifted up from the earth, I shall draw all people to myself”. Lent is advancing rapidly and we are coming close to the celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus. When I entered religious life more than 60 years ago, there was great…