Peace on its own is not enough, an ‘Islamic democracy’ needs to emerge, writes David Quinn

The Church teaches that the Eucharist completes Christian initiation, writes Cathal Barry

We all have our own images of greatness as these pertain to virtue and saintliness. We picture, for instance, St Francis of Assisi, kissing a leper; or Mother Teresa, publicly hugging a dying beggar; or John Paul II, standing before a crowd of millions and telling them how much he loves them; or Thérèse of…

“When evil unleashes its darkness we reveal our radiance. We pray,” writes Fr Conor Cunningham

Mainstream newspapers have been complicit in shameful denial of basic justice to priests accused of abuse, writes Michael Kelly

Ireland’s tradition of ‘social intimacy’ may soften ‘the rough edges of difference’, writes Mary Kenny

Breda O’Brien analyses the apparent ‘deep-rooted bias’ of the ‘yes’ campaign

Andrew O’Connell remembers an inspirational author and lecturer who captivated his audience with his intelligence and spiritual depth

In one of his books on contemplative prayer, Thomas Keating shares with us a line that he occasionally uses in spiritual direction. People come to him, sharing how they used to have a warm and solid sense of God in their lives but now complain that all that warmth and confidence have disappeared and they’re…

The Church teaches that every baptised person not yet confirmed can and should receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, writes Cathal Barry