Mags Gargan examines the Government’s new National Physical Activity Plan, which aims to get Ireland up off the couch and taking exercise Last week the Government launched Ireland’s first ever National Physical Activity Plan which aims to get at least half a million more Irish people taking regular exercise within 10 years. Get Ireland Active…
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Finding a voice for vocations
Mags Gargan talks to the director of Vocations Ireland about plans for the future Margaret Cart-wright is just over a year in her new job as director of Vocations Ireland – an umbrella group that supports the vocations directors from all the different religious congregations and societies in Ireland. She says that first year was…
Too busy to enjoy life
A new year is a good time to look at your priorities and find time to focus on the things that really matter, writes Wendy Grace “You’re always rushing somewhere” is something I hear my Mum regularly say. I panicked last week when I thought of writing this article – when was I going to…
It’s a family affair
Mags Gargan speaks to people involved in the weekly family Mass in St Aidan’s parish in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Offering a weekly family Mass is a great opportunity for parishes to create an atmosphere where families feel part of the community of faith, especially children, who by participating in the ceremony gain a fuller understanding…
Privileged to have walked in the footsteps of Jesus
One of our Limerick readers, Susan Frawley, shares her experience of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Offering positive alternatives to alcohol
Mags Gargan attends the national conference of the No Name Club, an alcohol-free youth initiative
Open your ears
Listening to someone is a most powerful gift and the gateway to building healthy relationships, writes Marian Byrne
Couples supporting couples through marriage
There are many groups in Ireland where married couples are ministering to other couples in support of their vocation, writes Wendy Grace
Sport holds up a mirror to society
Mags Gargan reports from a recent conference examining ethics in sport and its effects on young people
Families bringing Bible stories to life
Mags Gargan speaks to people involved in an Irish initiative supporting families in passing on the Faith
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