From the outset, the establishment of Irish Water was a shambles, writes Lucinda Creighton
Category: Comment & Analysis
Are Communion services the way forward in our parishes?
Cathal Barry investigates whether the distribution of Holy Communion is appropriate at weekday celebrations
Homelessness is worse than ever
The Government must do more to prevent people becoming homeless, writes Sr Stanislaus Kennedy
A perfect act of true Christianity
‘Timely reminder: not all men are violent’, writes Mary Kenny
Some so unwilling to have values challenged they sacrifice free speech
For those who have been taught how to think, it is important to speak up when challenged, writes Breda O’Brien
Carrauntoohil’s cross takes its place again
Atheists don’t want an Ireland devoid of all symbols, but merely one devoid of religious symbols, writes David Quinn
‘On the third day he rose from the dead’
The empty tomb was still an essential sign for all, writes Cathal Barry
The mystery of the Eucharist
‘The Eucharist is a far-reaching mystery with multiple depths and levels of meaning’ writes Fr Ron Rolhesier
How different are Francis and Benedict?
Similarities and differences in the Pontifical politics
Our national shame
Has consumerism hardened our hearts?