Practising a religious faith boosts hope, resilience, and wellbeing according to major new research, confirming the findings of previous studies reported in this paper. The new study comes from Harvard University, and commenting on it one of Ireland’s leading psychiatrists, Professor Patricia Casey told this paper: “Basically what the Church is teaching is actually common…
‘Religious belief is good for you’ says Harvard experts
Confirmation candidate Ayden Morocho kneels in prayer as his sponsor Grace Esposito stands behind him during a
confirmation Mass May 5, 2022, at Holy Family Church in Queens, New York. Photo: CNS

Chai Brady