What better words of comfort are there during a crisis, asks Sarah Carey
Category: Opinion
Teens and net-porn
Mary KennyWe need some straight talking about values, writes Mary Kenny
The anniversary of a Papal condemnation of Nazis
Michael KellyMichael Kelly reflects on Pius XII’s 1939 Summi Pontificatus
Poverty still adversely affects Catholics in North
Steven McCaffery examines inequality in Northern Ireland
Seeking the ‘Church of the poor’ in Brazil
Cathal BarryCathal Barry visits missionary projects in Sao Paulo
The academy and the pew – a strained relationship
There has always been an innate and healthy tension between theology and catechesis, between what’s happening in theology departments in universities and the church pew. Theologians and bishops are often not each other’s favourite people. And that’s understandable. Why? Theology and catechesis have different purposes, even as both are valid and both are needed. Catechesis,…
Attack on Pope Francis was disappointing
Dear Editor, I was shocked and disappointed on reading Dr John Murray’s letter (IC 3/10/13); shocked at the denigratory tone he adopted towards Pope Francis, and disappointed that a person in his position in the Mater Dei Institute of Education is forming opinions of Pope Francis through such a narrow lens of “his now-famous” interview,…
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Andrew O’Connell visits Drumalis Retreat Centre
Are we saints or sinners?
Fr Rolheiser considers human dualism
Reject pro-abortion politicians
Dear Editor, All political parties are now convening members to select candidates for fast upcoming local elections. Pro-Life people, especially those who are members/supporters of political parties should now work to ensure that only pro-life candidates are selected for elections and that those who advocate support for more liberal abortion law are rejected both at…