The forthcoming Synod on the family will deepen our understanding of Christian marriage, Cardinal Thomas Collins tells Brandon Vogt
Category: Feature
Mating, marriage & human evolution
This idea of marriage as a fluid and arbitrary social construct is all-pervasive, writes Dr Samuel Shephard
‘If I wasn’t a Catholic, I would not be the politician I am’
Alban Maginness MLA discusses the importance of his faith
The development of science and religion
Christianity nurtured the birth of modern science
Face to face with living saints
Canon Brian McCluskey shares his fascinating story
‘Something happens and a spirit is created’
“It is really a gift, it shows religion at its best when it is done as a communal act.” The words are those of Fr Michael Murtagh, CSsR, Rector of Clonard Monastery in west Belfast and he is talking about Clonard Solemn Novena in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help which begins at 6.45am…
No good can come through bad means
Knowledge should only be pursued by ethical means
‘We need to be more aware of differences’
Dr Yazid Said tells Paul Keenan of his quest to understand Islam
An encounter that is an hour of power
Martin O’Brien meets members of the Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration
Building up…’Spiritual muscle’
There is a unique sense of God’s presence at Lough Derg

Paul Keenan
Mags Gargan
Martin O'Brien
William Reville