“the economics of the market are not the be-all and the end-all”, writes Mary Kenny
Category: Comment & Analysis
We are all challenged to make the world a better place
The corrupt exercise of power is hard to challenge, writes Nuala O’Loan
Simplistic labelling has no part in wholesome priestly training
The idea that a seminarian might not be ordained because he holds conservative or liberal views is a red herring, writes Msgr Hugh Connolly
In the Pope’s hinterland, Catholics are abandoning their faith
Pope’s triumphant visit masks a troubling reality, writes David Quinn
Christ’s work in the liturgy
To accomplish the work of salvation, the Church believes Christ is always present in all liturgical celebrations, writes Cathal Barry
Weeding out our weaknesses
All of us live with some wounds, bad habits, addictions and temperamental flaws that are so deeply engrained and long-standing that it seems like they are part of our genetic make-up. So we tend to give into a certain quiet despair in terms of ever being healed of them. Experience teaches us this. There’s the…
Renewal comes in small, manageable steps
“The Lord will provide in an ultimate, final sense”, writes Fr Chris Hayden
Marie Stopes’ doctor trial to highlight the danger of abortion
“It is… a dreadful thing to do to a woman. As it proved”, writes Mary Kenny
A path to the mystery of God
“Our demands of God can cloud our understanding of God’s purpose for us. We need to be open”, writes Andrew O’Connell
Present peace can’t brush aside hard questions about conflict
We need to reflect more self-critically on how peace for the future might be improved, writes Martin Mansergh

Mary Kenny
Nuala O’Loan
Courtney McGrail
David Quinn
Cathal Barry
Fr Ronald Rolheiser
Dr Martin Mansergh