Aoife Cullen, a student in St Dominic’s College, Cabra, describes how she put down roots this year

Wendy Grace describes the early months of pregnancy

Sophie Overall meets Augustinian vocations director Fr Colm O’Mahony

Mick Peelo tells Greg Daly how we need to be more creative in how we tackle clerical abuse

Younger people, fearful of adding chemicals to their bodies, are re-discovering natural family planning, writes Susan Gately

Christians must urgently take up the challenge of saving our planet, writes Brian Grogan SJ

Rachel Beard talks to Br Phil Ryan about working in an ageing congregation

Dominic O’Reilly reflects on living chastely in today’s world

Rachel Beard talks to Sr Marie Dunne about how her music has strengthened her faith

Wendy Grace discusses the art and value of early encounters