Fr Rolheiser takes a look at a book on Christian spirituality

Mags Gargan offers thoughts from a recent visit to Glenstal Abbey

Workaholism is a clear and present danger

If I were to consult a psychiatrist, or a counsellor, about personal problems in my life, or associated with my family, I would do so with one expectation: that the professional shrink would keep our conversations confidential. Yes, I understand that if I did, or planned to do something seriously illegal – if, to take…

Murder of police officer highlights failings of the system

I’m writing this week’s Notebook in Birmingham; I’m at St Mary’s seminary at Oscott where the Invocation discernment festival is coming to an end. The annual festival gathers young men and women from all over England and Wales for a weekend of prayer, reflection, workshops and talks on the theme of discernment of vocation. It’s…

Sr Rita Minehan csb The legacy of Laois man, Bishop Daniel Delany extends far beyond the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin and even beyond the shores of Ireland. He was a man of vision and courage, with a passion for mission, and he saw education as the pathway to liberate the people from their misery…

A true understanding of sexual abuse is a long way off, writes Shane Dunphy

The Church has an obligation to ask people to reflect on the sacraments