Pope Francis challenges us to move from old complacency
Category: Opinion
Holy Spirit: Interpreter of Scripture
Cathal Barry examines what the Catechism says about the interpretation of Scripture
Finding a decent alternative to alcohol
Sobriety is fabulous, writes Mary Kenny
A remarkable year for the Papacy
Pope Francis faces a daunting task in coming months to bring about some much-needed reforms in the Vatican, writes Michael Kelly
The wisdom of an Irish missionary
Missionaries have remarkable motivation and faith
Reasons to celebrate Christmas
There are good reasons for the rituals with which we surround Christmas
Truth, justice and the Murphy Report
Dear Editor, I read the comments attributed to Marie Collins (IC 5/12/13). No one is trying to rewrite history or forget the sins of some priests but the Association of Catholic Priests and others are concerned about the truth and justice of any situation and rightly, as read in your paper, have real concerns that the…
I will not support those who devalue life
Dear Editor, It would appear that Fianna Fáil are trying to round up disillusioned deputies from other parties who courageously voted against the recently enacted Protection of Life during Pregnancy Act. This is somewhat ironic as the Fianna Fáil party in effect voted for the legislation. Micheál Martin will of course contest this and state that a…
Ireland’s folly on abortion
Dear Editor, Once again we see Ireland behind the curve in its rush to impose an abortion regime on this country. Even as the tide continues to turn against the devastation wrought by terminations in the United States, I read (IC 12/12/13) of Europe’s rejection – for a second time – of a call to…
Well done, The Irish Catholic
Dear Editor, Thank you for your detailed coverage of the latest audits of dioceses and congregations (IC 12/12/13). The calm and ordered detailing of progress achieved, and the work yet to be done, was in contrast to the predictable search for grim reading so obvious in other areas of the media who remain apparently reluctant…