Our Catholic Faith can prevent us from slipping back into old habits, writes Bairbre Cahill There has been much talk about how we will never be the same again after this Covid-19 pandemic. It seems unlikely – and indeed in many ways undesirable – that we would return to what we previously thought of…
Looking after Irish people who are away from home remains a key priority writes Aron Hegarty The Irish chaplaincy in London is offering a contact service for anyone in Ireland with concerns about vulnerable, older family members or friends isolated in the city. The chaplaincy says it will make direct contact, on the concerned persons…
Over the weekend the leaders of Ireland’s Christian Churches asked the Executive in the North to reopen churches for private prayer, as they are currently closed due to government restrictions despite many churches that can maintain health guidelines in the south staying open for that purpose. It is expected the Church will also be bringing…
An Irish journalist reveals how working overseas for a global Catholic network cemented his Faith, writes Aron Hegarty “I have always been unsettled by being comfortable. I like having something to aim for, something to fight for.” These are words Eternal World Television Network (EWTN) reporter Colm Flynn uses to describe the motive behind his…
The Sunday Gospel Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap. Many of us are disappointed that very few of the restrictions on our movements have been lifted. Return to any normality will take time. Long term worries remain about unemployment, closure of businesses, national and personal finances. Can we draw any hope from the Gospel for…
The ripple-wave of memory for the late prelate is still strong, and his example continues to motivate and inspire writes Fr Michael Murtagh While wandering through the streets of Lourdes recently, I noticed a photograph on sale in Viron’s photographic shop. I thought it had disappeared in recent years, but it appeared in the…
It remains painful that we cannot gather physically and hear the scriptures proclaimed and share in Holy Communion says Bishop Donal McKeown The Holy Bible is full of great stories. It may be events like the one we have heard about today [the disciples meeting the Lord on the road to Emmaus] – or…
Vocations Supplement 2020 Heroic Callings during Troubled Times Chaplaincy, provision of food supplies and offering Church property as refuge are some of the ways religious orders in Ireland are reaching out to those need during the pandemic. This week The Irish Catholic asked three religious communities how they are coping, operating and helping society during…
Vocations Supplement 2020 Heroic Callings during Troubled Times Vocations Ireland is an association of vocation directors from religious orders, congregation and societies which provides training in ethical decision-making and assessment of candidates for religious life and priesthood. Over the last number of years, the association has sought to address the reality of life in…
The Sisters of Bon Secours are embracing technology as a way of connecting their Bon Secours family worldwide at this challenging time. Anne-Marie Whelan who works for the Sisters as their Evangelisation and Vocations Officer in Ireland and Great Britain tells us that like many congregations, families and even businesses there are challenges in maintaining…
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