Personal Profile Colm Fitzpatrick speaks with a priest overcoming all obstacles Receiving a diagnosis of an ultimately fatal disease can leave people in a state of despair and fear, but for one Irish priest, this is an opportunity to spread a message of awareness and hope. In February of this year, Fairview native Fr…
Science of Life We all take the same journey through life – we are born, we grow old and we die. Today I will talk about the ageing process particularly from the 50s onwards, why our bodies dis-improve physically as we age and what to expect in old age. Average life expectancy is rising.…
Colm Fitzpatrick writes about a youth club like no other For forty years, a national youth organisation has continued to provide young people across Ireland the opportunity to grow, gain confidence, and create vital transformations in their own communities. Founded in 1978, No Name! Club was established to help deter young people away from…
I have been reading Pope Francis on the call to holiness in today’s world. My heart sings when I see him draw upon images of the family to illustrate what he means by holiness. As always with Pope Francis, it is a very down-to-earth holiness. He says, ‘We are all called to be holy by…
Personal Profile Colm Fitzpatrick speaks with a Dublin catechist about Faith development Many people of Faith oftentimes do not understand the symbols, gestures or language of the Church, especially in an Ireland where religious education is not a priority. In an attempt to combat this problem, one woman is giving parishioners the opportunity to…
Magic in the forest Kids love nothing more than a day out where they can dress up and have fun with their friends and family. For the tenth year running, fairies and elves of all ages are being summoned to Rathwood in Tullow for a magical day out to remember. During this whimsical May 19-20…
Sweet Treats One of my favourite ingredients to use while baking, especially during the summer months, is lemon. The zesty, bitter taste of lemon is perfect for a warm summer day. As we’ve finally had a spot of sun these past few weeks, I’ve created a tray bake to satisfy the senses. This lemon…
Colm Fitzpatrick examines the value of marriage today Irish society has been transformed considerably in the last half-century or so: people are more likely to marry older; youth are more career-driven; and the likelihood of being able to afford and own a house is decreasing. All of these factors raise questions as to whether…
A Parent’s Perspective “What’s abortion, Mammy?” is one question that many parents have been hearing over the past few weeks. With a referendum on abortion approaching rapidly, the arguments and passion around the subject are going to reach fever pitch leaving concerned adults struggling with how they should deal with it. Children are inevitably…
There is always a snake in the grass. A primitive, but crucial, part of the human mind is always alert for dangers. parents immediately discover a heightened sense of awareness of all the dangers that their new baby faces in the world. When we were expecting our first baby, I had a man over with…
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