Fr Ronald RolheiserI was forever longing to be more connected to life
Category: Opinion
The proclamation of the kingdom of God on earth
Cathal BarryJesus did not come to abolish evils but to free men from sin, writes Cathal Barry
35 years on from Pope John Paul II’s visit
Michael KellyIt’s 35 years ago this week since Pope St John Paul II visited Ireland.
Even as one baby clings to life, pro-choicers call for more abortion
We need to look behind the headlines to see the real story behind abortion polls, writes Cora Sherlock
The management of SVP must consider resigning
Mags GarganDear Editor, Is it believable that the St Vincent de Paul donor funds to support a gay centre is directing scarce resources to the most needy and deserving cases? For a Catholic charity to support an organisation that is promoting gay marriage, which the Church is opposing, is unacceptable. The only answers to restore the…
Only an impoverished society turns its back on the contemplative life
David QuinnSecular individualism is the biggest threat to religious life in Ireland, writes David Quinn
Vincentian Fathers were not selling Jackie Kennedy letters
Dear Editor, I refer to an article in The Irish Catholic of September 11, regarding the Mrs Jackie Kennedy letters (Mary Kenny, ‘Jackie Kennedy’s letters: they also belong to future history’). The article refers to the Vincentian Fathers as “planning to sell Jackie Kennedy letters”. I wish to state that the Vincentians Fathers were never…
Synod will discuss marriage, but just what is marriage
Many Catholics don’t understand what the Church teaches about marriage, writes Kieron Wood
Celibacy vow is akin to marriage vow
Dear Editor, A lot of the reaction to the resignation of Bishop Kieran Conry in Britain has tended towards the conclusion that he ought to be looked at sympathetically because of the burdensome vow of celibacy. Bishop Conry has admitted that he was unfaithful to his vow of celibacy. It’s hard not to be sympathetic…
What a papal visit to Ireland might look like
With growing speculation that Pope Francis will visit Ireland, Michael Kelly explores potential options