Courtney McGrailDear Editor, I’ve read with interest David Quinn’s article on concerns expressed about the national seminary needing to be aired (IC 09/07/2015). On reflection, I welcome what appears to be a relatively balanced article. However, I was not entirely satisfied. I myself am a former seminarian and I’ve seen articles from another source that were…
Category: Opinion
Remembering our dark past
Dear Editor, How sad to see one whole page of your usually balanced paper (and interesting book reviews), given over to taking back what little we had conceded in terms of confession and repentance for some of the negatives of our Church history – in the Crusades, Inquisition and Holocaust (IC 09/07/2015 ‘Pernicious lies exposed…
Holy Spirit and the Church in the Liturgy
Cathal BarryEvery liturgical action is an encounter between Christ and the Church, writes Cathal Barry
Banville’s attack on Pearse displays teenage attitude
Mary KennyWriter’s ‘shallow’ judgement of Irish hero is nothing but attention seeking, writes Mary Kenny
The healing place of silence
Fr Ronald RolheiserA recent book, by Robyn Cadwallander, The Anchoress, tells the story of young woman, Sarah, who chooses to shut herself off from the world and lives as an Anchoress (like Julian of Norwich). It’s not an easy life and she soon finds herself struggling with her choice. Her confessor is a young, inexperienced, monk named…
A legacy of creativity and courage
A trip to West Clare prompts Andrew O’Connell to reflect on the “remarkable struggle against adversity”
Eliminating Catholic influence will not enhance respect for religious minorities
Dr Martin ManserghNot everyone will be happy with the dilution of religious content arising from recent changes, writes Martin Mansergh
Bishops right to speak out on church gate collections
David QuinnCatholics should tap into political dimension of faith, writes David Quinn
In the Pope’s hinterland, Catholics are abandoning their faith
Pope’s triumphant visit masks a troubling reality, writes David Quinn
Christ’s work in the liturgy
To accomplish the work of salvation, the Church believes Christ is always present in all liturgical celebrations, writes Cathal Barry