A musician with a passion for psalms speaks to Chai Brady about the idea behind his initiative A London-based composer and music teacher has taken to the online world to bring sacred music and hope to people in isolation during the coronavirus emergency by posting a cleverly edited video each day of himself, and…
Moving worship online has led to an increase in prayer and religious practice, according to a new survey of faith leaders writes Ruadhán Jones Before the pandemic began, 44% of faith communities on the island of Ireland did not provide online worship opportunities; now this figure is down to just 13%. This is just one…
While it is not yet possible to welcome pilgrims, the spiritual storehouse that is Lough Derg is very much open Fr La Flynn tells Michael Kelly In a normal year, Lough Derg in Co. Donegal would now be putting the finishing touches to plans to welcome pilgrims to the penitential island. But these are…
The abortion issue has largely shrunk from the national headlines, but it hasn’t gone away writes Eilís Mulroy Two years ago this week Article 40.3.3 of the Constitution, or the Eighth Amendment as it was known, was repealed by the Irish people. The referendum result was a cruel blow to unborn children, abolishing their…
The Irish Spirit – Issue No. 3 Silvester O’Flynn OFM Pentecost celebrates the birthday of the Church. Jesus once compared himself to a seed dying in the earth so as to produce multiple grains. In Saint John’s account of the death of Jesus his last words were “It is accomplished.” Job done. Then bowing his…
The Irish Spirit – Issue No. 3 Exclusive Excerpt from Freedom from Evil Spirits by Pat Collins CM Fighting temptation is a difficult task, but through prayer and fasting we become more adept at resisting Satan and his tricks. The temptation to sin is a characteristic of every human life. In Genesis we are…
Spring Legacy Supplement Making a difference with a lasting gift Increasing numbers of people are using their will to leave a legacy that will live long after them writes Aron Hegarty The current coronavirus crisis has focused attention on the important rituals that surround death and dying in Ireland. As a people, we…
He was an evangelist who steadied the ship after the turmoil following Vatican II, the Papal Nuncio exclusively tells Michael Kelly A hundred years ago this week, Karol Wojtyla was born in the small Polish town of Wadowice. Some 58 years later he would be catapulted on to the world stage as the 263rd Successor…
Religious freedom and political freedom are woven from the same cloth writes Ray Kinsella Reflecting on Ireland’s experience under the cosh of the Covid-19 pandemic there are very real reasons for concern. The scientific evidence justifying authoritarian edicts restricting freedom of movement and of religious practise – enforced by an unsettling show of force…
The Sunday Gospel Fr Silvester O’Flynn OFM Cap. Some of the doors that have kept people locked in have been opened in recent days, but there is still a long wait until all doors will be opened. Religion has a huge role to play in sustaining hope by remembering the bigger picture of life.…
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