Br Justin Robinson OSB The Sea of Galilee laps gently against the shoreline at Tabgha Priory, a Benedictine monastery offering an oasis of peace in an otherwise troubled Holy Land. Over the past year, the soundscape of war has enveloped the small community of monks who live, pray and work at the place where…
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Do not be afraid to question your Faith, that’s how it grows – GAA All-Star
Chai Brady
Named a GAA All-Star this year, Tyrone man Niall Morgan has warned against the dangers of gambling and the challenges of raising children in a world where so many hazards are easily accessible, but that Faith can keep you on the right path. Tyrone’s All-Ireland winning goalkeeper, who has two young children, said that it…
Christmas, ‘a time to bring hope to those in need,’ says SVP Area President
Renata Milán Morales
“Christmas is a very expensive time,” John Anderson, the Tallaght Area President of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) said. “For many families, the joy of the season is overshadowed by financial hardship. Parents worry their children will feel left out when everyone else is exchanging gifts and celebrating. Simple things, like visiting…
Calming the storms through contemplative tradition – A conversation with Bro. Richard Hendrick OFM
Most of us live, right now, in a world of storms. Never in history has the human being been under so much pressure from so many directions all at once. The world seems to be on fire as political systems are rocked, and new conflicts and wars are breaking out… The individual person is put…
Outgoing Australian ambassador notes growing momentum of women leadership in the Vatican
Heading home after serving four and a half years in the Vatican as Australia’s ambassador to the Holy See, Chiara Porro says she has seen a rise in the participation and promotion of women’s leadership in the Catholic Church under Pope Francis. Officially completing her term at the Vatican post on November 29, Porro says…
Women of faith and the climate justice battle
Renata Steffens
Climate change and climate justice have been in the front of people’s minds for decades now. This battle to reverse damages and save the planet has many advocates, one of them is Lorna Gold, chair of the Laudato Si’ Movement. Originally from Scotland, Ms Gold is passionate about the faith based environmental movement. She published…
The Moving Crib: Unwrap the True Spirit of Christmas!
It’s that magical time of year again! The air is filled with festive cheer, and the familiar sights of holiday advertisements are everywhere. Are you ready to experience the true essence of Christmas? Mark your calendars for a visit to the Moving Crib—Dublin’s most magical hidden gem—opening its doors from November 28, 2024, to January…
Church will be more inclusive of women, young people, and the marginalised after Synod
Bishop Michael Router The recent synod entitled For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission, which came to a conclusion on October 27, led the Church through three years of reflection and discernment. Its final document outlines a blueprint for action that will help all of us who are baptised to take responsibility for…
‘Never too late’ to fight addiction – Matt Talbot’s centenary launch
If the Church was making saints on spiritual miracles, Matt Talbot would have been a saint long ago,” told Bro Michael Murphy, a St Columbanus Knight and key figure in Matt Talbot’s commemoration, to The Irish Catholic. Recently, Matt Talbot’s Centenary Year launch was held at Ely House, Co. Dublin. From November 2024 to June…
The first profession of a Redemptoristine nun
With a monastery in the heart of Dublin, the Redemptoristine nuns are a group of women who try to bring God’s love to each other in community. “We live and pray in community. Community is a very important feature of our lives,” their website reads. They live an enclosed life, which means they do not…