As we enter into Holy Week I find the scriptures of this Lenten season echoing within me. They are words of love and liberation. From the first week of Lent we are urged to love our neighbour as ourselves. Relationship with God is never just a ‘me and you’ affair. It is always lived out…
Personal Profile Colm Fitzpatrick speaks with a pro-life activist and campaigner Although Niamh Uí Bhriain is known for her passionate and vocal activity in the pro-life movement, her initial zeal and enthusiasm for activism has much deeper roots, originating from the influence of her parents when she was growing up. For them, it was…
Medical Matters What is the secret to longevity or healthy ageing? For centuries, scientists have searched for a so-called ‘elixir of life’ that could maintain our youth and halt the ageing process. The complexity of ageing and its genetic and biological determinants are being increasingly explored in population studies, though finding magic bullets to…
Love Notes I am a single woman in my late 30s and I thought I would be married with a family by now. I had one serious relationship in my early 20s but it ended when he cheated on me. Since then I have been dating but is has never lasted more than a…
Creating a context for Christian conversations is vital, writes Colm Fitzpatrick Tackling the new surge of apathy towards the Christian faith in our modern world, a dynamic evangelical programme is hoping to put the message of the Gospels back on the radar. The Alpha course, originally developed by the Anglican Church in the late…
David Kennedy In his letter on the joy of love, Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis calls on Catholic families to live their Easter faith and to recognise that at its centre one finds authentic Christian hope. In fact, he emphasises that “in our own day dominated by stress and rapid technological advances, one of the…
Toddlers are criminals. At least they would be if they were not below the age of criminal responsibility. If they were held to the same standards as the rest of us, the police would be overwhelmed with reports of toddler-related public disorder, affray, criminal damage, riot and assault. If charged with such crimes, most toddlers…
Wexford displays musical talent A treat for all music lovers in the family, the National Opera House in Wexford Town is hosting the 4th County Wexford Youth Orchestra this March, featuring performances from a multitude of orchestras from all around the country. There are a huge number of participants, with approximately 250 young performers…
Parents can help protect their children online, writes Colm Fitzpatrick A few decades ago the most useful safety advice given to children was that when out and about you should never speak to strangers. This message was often summed up by the useful adage ‘stranger danger’, which stressed that all strangers can be potentially dangerous. This…
Sweet Treats Coconut can be used in a variety of ways throughout cooking, but my favourite time to use this versatile taste is when baking. Coconut cake is a delicious light dessert that can be enjoyed by all. This soft, crumbly sponge brings a tropical taste to any party. The flavour packs a solid…
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