Michael KellyWe should look to the early Church for inspiration
Category: Opinion
We should celebrate our Baptisms
Dear Editor, As Church we are enriched enormously through the gift that is the leadership and inspiration of Pope Francis. However, a gift is useless unless we accept, embrace and utilise it to the full. In realising the fullness of that giftedness, we will be aware that Pope Francis himself points us to the giftedness…
A God merciful and gracious
Cathal BarryCathal Barry takes a look at the Churchís teaching that God is love
The value and relevance of Latin
Dear Editor, What an excellent piece on Latterday Latin Classics by your books editor (IC 20/2/14). But I have to disagree with your editor that Catholic lovers of Latin see the language only as a way of preserving religious tradition. A knowledge of Latin is also vital to understanding the source of English words, such…
Pope’s priority: removing obstacles to faith
The Pontiff laid out his priorities last week, writes Francis X. Rocca
Decrease in annulments reflects change in attitude to marriage
There is no one single factor for decrease
Introduction of divorce did not affect applications for nullity
The influence of a growing secularism has undoubtedly played a significant role
The future of religious education
The proposed changes in the teaching of religion are far from radical, writes Cathal Barry
Expressing an authentic image of the Faith
Dear Editor, The purpose of the Church is not to reflect secular culture but to evangelise it. Christ charged us to go forth to all the nations and spread the Gospel. This adherence to perennial truth, in the service of he who is the Truth, is radically contrary to contemporary relativism. The contrast was exemplified…
God reveals his name
God becomes more accessible by disclosing his name, writes Cathal Barry