Mona Lisa smeared in cream in suspected climate protest The Mona Lisa was left shaken but unharmed when a visitor to the Louvre tried to smash the glass protecting the world’s most famous painting before smearing cream across its surface in an apparent climate-related publicity stunt. The perpetrator was a man disguised as an old…
A parent’s perspective I was really excited about the recent launch of the Pray for Life Novena running from May 23-31. An initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, it was a great opportunity for the people of Ireland and beyond to join in praying for respect for all human…
If we genuinely trust scripture, our own experience, and our own sanity, we can only conclude that God has a sense of humour, and a robust and sneaky one at that. Where’s the evidence? A generation ago, Peter Berger wrote a remarkable little book entitled, A Rumor of Angels. Unlike Aquinas, Anselm, Descartes, and a…
Personal profile The Catechism of the Catholic Church was released 30 years ago this year. For the last 25 years, Máirín Ní Shúilleabháin has travelled from Derry to Kerry, from Mayo to Wexford promoting the catechism and helping to catechise Catholics across the island of Ireland. Ms Ní Shúilleabháin’s faith came down to her through…
The Sunday Gospel As he was about to ascend to heaven, the Lord Jesus instructed the apostles to go, make disciples of all nations, Baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. In those days, baptism meant being immersed in water, plunged into the triune life of…
Children’s corner Can you control a ping pong ball as it floats above a hair dryer? The task probably sounds quite difficult but for reasons of science it may not be too hard! Put your hand-eye coordination skills to the test while learning the important role that forces such as gravity and air pressure play…
Pentecost is one of the major feasts of the Church and we should open ourselves up to all the Holy Spirit wants to give us, writes Jason Osborne Sunday, June 5 is the day the Church will celebrate the great feast of Pentecost this year. Ranking alongside Christmas and Easter as one of the biggest…
Everyday philosophy The study of philosophy is supposed to get you to question beliefs that you take entirely for granted, to get you to overturn your ordinary assumptions. But one could be forgiven for thinking that some of the revolutions of thought that philosophy is supposed to bring about don’t amount to much. Sceptics about…
Dolphins self-medicate skin conditions with coral A rash might send humans rushing to the pharmacy, but when some dolphins get skin conditions they queue up to rub themselves against coral with medicinal properties, new research suggests. According to the study, the animals are selective about which coral they use to self-medicate. Co-lead author Angela Ziltener,…
Charlotte Vard Just last month, echoes of laughter and exclamations of pleasant surprise were heard throughout Newbridge Parish Centre, as we hosted sixth class Confirmation retreats. For just three days, Confirmation students were given the opportunity to grow in their faith, have fun, and build relationships. I’ve said it for the past nine years and…
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