Colm FitzpatrickDear Editor, The logic with which Fr Fergus Ryan explained the three-part structure of the ‘proper prayers’ in the Roman Missal in The Irish Catholic of June 26 is admirable. However, those of us who are used to the natural rhythm of the English vernacular (i.e. the language of the ‘home-born slave’), find it difficult…
Category: Opinion
Is this something we need to know?
Mary KennyIf 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…
A faith misunderstood or perhaps lost
Paul KeenanDear Editor, Your comments on the Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s interview with Gay Byrne on The Meaning of Life (IC 26/6/14) was an excellent summary of the Taoiseach’s poor understanding of his faith. That the Taoiseach taught religion and is a regular Massgoer begs the question, does the Taoiseach misunderstand his faith or has he lost…
Moore’s thinking on anxiety and why we decide to walk alone
Fr Ronald RolheiserOur lives today are awash with anxiety
The failings of our Church leaders
Dear Editor, The recent episode of The Meaning of Life with Enda Kenny was significant in that his lack of knowledge and belief of the primary things which Jesus taught us through his parables and in the prayers he gave us. This lack of knowledge of the basic tenets of Christianity by Mr Kenny (a…
Synod on the family will paint on a broad canvas
The Church needs to devise a response to growing challenges to the family
Holding off on judgement
Dear Editor, The Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s TV interview with Gay Byrne may well be an example of ‘muddled Catholicism’ (IC, 29/6/14) but, having viewed it a couple of times, I’m not so sure that most of us are not just as muddled. Certainly the Taoiseach did demonstrate some of the ‘à la carte’ Catholicism that…
How are the mighty fallen
Rolf Harris joins a list of shamed names
Our Taoiseach is a confused ‘Catholic’
Dear Editor, Michael Kelly’s article on Enda Kenny’s interview with Gay Byrne on the Meaning of Life is spot on. It’s a sad day when a country’s leader, a deeply confused ‘Catholic’ (but non-Catholic Taoiseach) says he doesn’t believe in a personal God but instead believes in a kind of ‘force’ or ‘energy’ throughout the universe. The…
Remembering an Irish champion of education
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…