Fr Ronald RolheiserGreatness is somewhat of an intangible writes Fr Ron Rolheiser
Category: Opinion
Homelessness is worse than ever
Mags GarganThe Government must do more to prevent people becoming homeless, writes Sr Stanislaus Kennedy
The mystery of the Eucharist
‘The Eucharist is a far-reaching mystery with multiple depths and levels of meaning’ writes Fr Ron Rolhesier
How different are Francis and Benedict?
John L. Allen Jr.Similarities and differences in the Pontifical politics
Our national shame
Michael KellyHas consumerism hardened our hearts?
A perfect act of true Christianity
Mary Kenny‘Timely reminder: not all men are violent’, writes Mary Kenny
Some so unwilling to have values challenged they sacrifice free speech
Breda O'BrienFor those who have been taught how to think, it is important to speak up when challenged, writes Breda O’Brien
Carrauntoohil’s cross takes its place again
David QuinnAtheists don’t want an Ireland devoid of all symbols, but merely one devoid of religious symbols, writes David Quinn
Christianity is not dead
Courtney McGrailDear Editor, When Archbishop Michael Neary says that we are hearing the “death rattle” of Christendom (IC 13/11/2014), he is clearly not saying that disbelieving secularism has defeated the Church. Dr Neary describes Christendom as a “shared set of assumptions about life and its purpose, reflected in use of language, in culture and in the…
Church has taken many wrong roads
Dear Editor, Taking up on the recent comment made by Archbishop Michael Neary “Church has ‘lost the battle’ with secularism” (IC 13/11/2014), I wish to say that in certain ways he is correct. But he speaks about “bewildering crossroads” and the “inevitable struggle” in these modern times, with words like “death rattle” meaning the end.…