Gerard Gallagher reflects on the importance of WYD and the “amazing events that have helped to shape a generation in faith”
The road to Krakow
Category: Comment & Analysis
O’Connell’s path is now more important than ever
Mary Kenny
A national holiday has now been “tainted with the memory of a heinous atrocity against innocent families”, writes Mary Kenny
Brexit: an echo of the English Reformation
Greg Daly
Greg Daly considers how the UK’s Anglican heritage leaves it uneasy in Europe
Why we must change this fatal phrase
“the phrase “fatal foetal abnormality” has now become part of the official phraseology in Irish political life… That is because control of the language symbolises power” writes Mary Kenny
Redress scheme for abuse victims nearing the end
David QuinnA deal expected to cost €250 million has continued to spiral, writes David Quinn
The dignity of the human person
Cathal BarryFreedom, according to the Church, is exercised in relationships between human beings, writes Cathal Barry
Our deepest insecurity
Fr Ronald Rolheiser
Why don’t we live happier lives? Why are we forever caught up in frustrations, tensions, angers and resentments? The reasons of course are too many to name. Each day, as Jesus himself tells us, brings problems enough for the day. We’re unhappy for reasons too many to count. And yet it can be helpful to…
Taking a leap of faith following years of formation
Cathal Barry reflects fondly on his time working with The Irish Catholic
The sad fall of Console
“without knowing fully what was going on – people can become actors in their own fantasy lives”, writes Mary Kenny
Somme anniversary is sober reminder of essential role of European integration
Dr Martin Mansergh“The Irish State now finds itself beside a deeply divided and unhappy country”, writes Martin Mansergh