David QuinnThe Church shouldn’t be afraid to speak to Massgoers about politics
Category: Opinion
Great visit but unity has many hurdles to overcome
Breda O'BrienThe Holy Land visit demonstrates the difficult task of being Pope
Internationalism will not trump nationalism
Mary KennyEvery society has a version of the Irish saying about ‘one of our own’.
Vocations ministry is certainly tough but also essential
Promoting vocations is a challenge to be faced
Equality and difference willed by God
Cathal BarryThe Church teaches that men and women were both created in God’s image, writes Cathal Barry
The end of an era
The closure of All Hallows is a worrying sign, says Cathal Barry
What do we really see when we gaze upon the city?
Fr Ronald RolheiserJesus loved the world even as he criticised it harshly
Fond memories of John Paul II
Paul KeenanDear Editor, Your issue of May 15 mentions the Pope's visit to Ireland in 1979. I had a tiny involvement in it, in that I am the father of one of the six young children of Aer Lingus staff who were chosen to greet the Pope when he arrived in Dublin on an Aer Lingus…
Learning from the lives of the saints
Dear Editor, In your edition of 8th may, Syl Doyne (IC 8/5/14) raised the question as to why the Church canonises saints since all those who go to Heaven are saints. An answer can be found in Lumen Gentium 50 of Vatican II: "When we look at the lives of those who have faithfully followed…
Taoiseach should clarify comments
Dear Editor, Recent events in the North of our country have reminded us of the ongoing need for clarification and reconciliation in all areas of social life. In that context it is not perhaps inappropriate to recall the infamous speech to the Dáil of Mr Enda Kenny in July 2011 on foot of the Cloyne…