Courtney McGrailIreland is in urgent need of spiritual regeneration, writes Maria Fogarty
Category: Family & Faith
It’s nearly time to start preparing for the autumn
Paul GarganIn September your garden will start to change its palette to autumnal colours, with sultry tones of rich reds, deep oranges, golden yellows and mellow purples and blues. It’s slowing down and preparing for the big seasonal change. Keep watering and dead heading summer bedding even though they are past their best. They will flower…
Answering the call
Maria Kane explains how she developed a youth ministry programme for Armagh archdiocese
The ultimate healthy sandwich
I’m not the biggest fan of bread, if truth be told. On a basic level I’ve never found that bread from the typical sliced pan adequately sustains my energy levels in the same way a good old fashioned Irish spud does. I’m aware too that there are far superior sources of carbohydrates available out there.…
‘I wanted whatever these people had’
Through Youth 2000, I found a real relationship with God, writes Ciara Ferry
Improving your skin condition
Cathal BarryLooking after your skin is vitally important. Skin is the body’s largest organ and provides a thin, yet highly effective, barrier to billions of health threats that could make you sick. Your skin plays a vital role in your overall health too. It regulates body temperature, stores energy and provides sensation through touch. Neglecting to…
‘Unforgettable, inspiring and amazing experience’
Máirín McCutcheon shares her experience of a diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes
Top five summer foods
The summer is an excellent time to make the most of the abundance of fresh, delicious and healthy food choices available to us. Many of summer’s fruits and vegetables are brimming with bonus health benefits. Here are a few that will leave your taste bud’s tingling: Corn Sweet corn is the ideal accompaniment to a…
Like All Ireland multiplied by 60
Killian Barrett explains what makes him continually go to World Youth Day
Ember leaders fan the flame of faith
Claire Diffley describes the Ember peer ministry programme in her school