Cathal BarryIt’s an error to judge the morality of human acts by considering only the intention that inspires them, writes Cathal Barry
Sources of morality
Category: Opinion
Angels with sickles and God’s fury
Fr Ronald Rolheiser
There’s a haunting text in the Book of Revelations where poetic image, for all its beauty, can be dangerously misleading. The author there writes: “So the angel swung his sickle over the earth and cut the earth’s vintage. He threw it into the great winepress of God’s fury.” A fierce angel cleansing the world! God…
The road to Krakow
Gerard Gallagher reflects on the importance of WYD and the “amazing events that have helped to shape a generation in faith”
Why we must change this fatal phrase
Mary Kenny“the phrase “fatal foetal abnormality” has now become part of the official phraseology in Irish political life… That is because control of the language symbolises power” writes Mary Kenny
Redress scheme for abuse victims nearing the end
David QuinnA deal expected to cost €250 million has continued to spiral, writes David Quinn
Brexit and peace in the North
Dear Editor, I was glad to see Martin Mansergh (‘Somme anniversary is sober reminder of essential role of European integration’, IC 07/07/2016) rightly drawing connections between the Battle of the Somme and the dangers posed by England and Wales voting for the UK to leave the EU. Some will doubtless see this as hysterical scaremongering,…
Cavalier approach to the Constitution
Dear Editor, What are we to make of the cavalier approach of our parliamentarians to Bunreacht na hÉireann in the matter of the Eighth Amendment? The Attorney General has expressed her opinion that the legislation proposed is contrary to the Constitution and thus illegal. Would not the civilised thing to do be to tease the…
Embracing Jean Vanier’s vision for all
Dear Editor, Jean Vanier, founder of the L’Arche communities and a tireless advocate of the dignity of all people, especially the disabled, says in his book Our Life Together: “Each person, whatever his or her abilities, strengths or weaknesses, is important and sacred. They are a person loved by God and created for love. It…
Brexit analysis must remember migration
Dear Editor, John Bruton (‘Brexit and the future of the European project’, IC 30/06/2016) hardly heeds David Cameron’s post-referendum remarks in Brussels. The latter mentions how mass migration swayed so many, yet your contributor’s article ignores the issue. Yours etc., Seán Bearnabhail, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.
Brexit – like climbing out of a battered Volkswagen
Dear Editor, I do not share the view of many of your correspondents that Britain’s decision to exit the European Union was a bad thing. As a Catholic unionist I would point out that the decision was democratically arrived at and reflected the view of the majority of the British electorate to make their own…