The task of bringing the encouragement of faith to modern Ireland belongs to all believers, says Archbishop Eamon Martin
Category: Comment & Analysis
The new Primate is facing many daunting challenges
The Vatican’s swift acceptance of Cardinal Brady’s resignation signals a determination to see a new era in the Church, says David Quinn
Our timidity in the face of God’s abundance
A mindset of scarcity rather than of abundance debilitates us in several ways
The mysteries of Jesus’ infancy
Christ’s whole life was lived under the sign of persecution, writes Cathal Barry
Healthy media debate needs regulation
It’s now in the open, liberals don’t like balanced debate, writes David Quinn
Searching for God
St Augustine reveals a great depth of discovery and a desire for more answers in Confessions, writes Pat Codd, OSA
Science and technology have the ability to be pro-life
Technology is pushing back the frontiers of early survival for babies, writes Mary Kenny
A roadmap to renewal
Cathal Barry takes a look at Church’s principles for the reform of religious life
Youth ministry is not just an option
Like many other ministries, it’s probably fair to conclude that performance is patchy.
Would Ireland have voted for independence in 1916?
The centenary of the Irish Home Rule bill was finally signed into law on September 18, 1914, and it is a nice coincidence that exactly a hundred years later, Scotland will vote on a referendum for or against Scottish independence. The debate about Scottish independence does prompt the thought: how would the Irish people have…

Cathal Barry
David Quinn
Fr Ronald Rolheiser
Mary Kenny