St Patrick and the Bloodline of the Grail

Whispers in the Still

In contrast to the other evangelists, the author of St Johnís Gospel from his very first words creates a different climate. Rather than the historical, indeed genealogical, openings of the Synoptic Gospels, the author set a philosophical tone: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God." But here the Greek logoscarries…

These two little pamphlets, which come with prayer cards as well, are intended as aide memoires or introductions to two of the most important figures in the Church in the 20th Century. The long pontificate of John Paul was so complex that it needed an extra volume for the New Catholic Encyclopaedia to deal with…

Peter Costello examines Latin in the biblical tradition

Professor O’Neill, a consultant geriatrician, has written an excellent handbook on the myriad aspects of ageing in the largely medical sense. But out of some 380 pages little more than two are devoted mental and social activity. Some years ago the director of a nursing home remarked to us that it was striking that those who…

The author’s name will be familiar not only from his articles in The Irish Catholic, but the lectures he has given in Dublin in recent years. This book seems to be aimed at exploring the myths and legends about the Church held by those who are not Catholic. But as many of these are held…

This is a title in a series which Avril O’Reilly is self-publishing called 'First Holy Communion in Cork'.  It is delightful fun.  She has a wonderful way of observing with great simplicity, but truthfulness, the tiny realties of life for a girl in a First Communion tizz. There is a lot of adroit observation. The…