Ruadhán JonesIn times of doubt and suffering, Christians must not focus on their problems, but instead lift up their eyes to God in hope, Pope Francis said on the feast of the Epiphany
Like the Magi, look to the heavens for hope, pope says on Epiphany
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We’ll never reach united Ireland without bringing unionists onboard – Primate
Chai Brady
EXCLUSIVE The country’s most senior Churchman has warned that a united Ireland will never be achieved unless nationalists are willing to listen to those who are fearful of the prospect of reunification. In an exclusive interview with The Irish Catholic ahead of the 2021 anniversary of the partition of the island of Ireland, Archbishop Eamon…
Border communities ‘thrilled’ as Brexit deal done
There is “huge relief” after negotiations on the Brexit deal were finalised on Christmas Eve, according to a priest based in a border parish. Fr Oliver O’Reilly PP of of Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan, said he was “absolutely thrilled” as the post-Brexit trade agreement aimed at governing the UK and EU’s relationship was finalised last week.…
Having the courage to honestly look at the past and face the future
We cannot run away from the fact that our shared history is contentious and people see things differently, Archbishop Eamon Martin tells Chai Brady “History,” the poet Maya Angelou wrote “despite its wrenching pain cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” The island of Ireland is no stranger to…
Trinity’s prayer ban risks ‘raising ghosts of the past’
Censoring the prayer activities of the Trinity Catholic Laurentian Society is “not good for the image” of a “progressive, modern and liberal university”, a prominent former politician has said. Former Fianna Fáil politician and Minister of State, Martin Mansergh, writing in The Irish Catholic, advised representatives of public institutions, including students, that a “minimal knowledge”…
Gratitude leads to much-needed hope and joy, says Pope
The gratitude that comes from encountering Christ’s love and mercy is enough to bring joy and hope to a troubled world, Pope Francis said. “If we are bearers of gratitude, the world itself will become better, even if only a little bit, but that is enough to transmit a bit of hope,” the Pope said…
Dermot Farrell appointed Archbishop of Dublin
Michael Kelly
Pope Francis has named the Bishop of Ossory Dr Dermot Farrell as the new Archbishop of Dublin. The announcement came in a communique from the Vatican this morning (Tuesday). Dr Farrell (66) will succeed Archbishop Diarmuid Martin as the leader of the country’s largest diocese and is expected to be installed early in the New…
Bethlehem Christians send Christmas message of hope
Chai Brady, Ruadhán Jones and Jason Osborne An Irish nun who works with struggling Christians in the Holy Land has said that the community will make the most of Christmas despite the fact that there will be no pilgrims this year. “It will be hopeful and it will be joyful and it’ll be family-based, but…
‘Couldn’t have got through hard times without God,’ says Irish centenarian
Despite a hard life in which she lost two husbands and three children, 100-year-old Anna-Mae Treacy carries on enjoying life with faith and trust in God. Sharp as a whistle Anna-Mae turned 100 on December 7 and is still “sharp as a whistle” according to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren! Speaking to…
Bro. Kevin ‘heartbroken’ as food queues increase due to virus job losses
The number of people getting food from the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin has increased with people coming who aren’t homeless but “struggling to make ends meet” due to the pandemic, according to Bro. Kevin Crowley OFM Cap. Speaking on The Irish Catholic’s ‘From the Editor’s Desk’, Bro. Kevin also expressed concern about the number…