Paul KeenanDear Editor, On the subject of funerals, Sarah Carey, (whose articles I enjoy), recently expressed shock at not being able to assume that her recently deceased friend, "a great lady who reared a large family", wasn't already in Heaven. She wrote: "I think the majority of the congregation would be severely taken aback to learn…
Category: Opinion
Church must decide on funeral music
Dear Editor, Sarah Carey's View (IC, 3/4/14) should be compulsory reading for the nations' priests and her treatise on the issue of sacred versus secular music at funerals was heartening. Clearly torn between the ‘official advice’ of expecting only sacred music whilst appreciating the role that secular music can play at heart-breaking times, she presented…
Sorry to disappoint: the Pope really is Catholic
The media views Pope’s actions as earth-shattering, writes Martin Browne OSB
Faith reduced to sentiment putting young people off
Michael KellyYoung people want to be treated as intelligent figures
The work of the Holy Spirit
Cathal BarryGod created the world according to his wisdom, writes Cathal Barry
Time for a confessional tune up
Confession is no longer part of life for many
Catechesis on creation
Cathal Barry takes a look at the Church’s teaching on creation
We can’t lose sight of profound truths
We should assume nothing in faith formation
Sharing is caring
Fr Ronald RolheiserWe keep ourselves healthy by sharing, not hoarding
The moral catastrophe of climate change
Dear Editor, This week’s assessment by the United Nations that the impacts of global warming are likely to be “severe, pervasive and irreversible” is a major worry for all people who are concerned with the future of our world. Some impacts of climate change include a higher risk of flooding and changes to crop yields…