Vatican News reports: With the Declaration “Fiducia supplicans” issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, approved by Pope Francis, it will be possible to bless same-sex couples…
‘Forming a union might be the only move GAA referees have left’ declared Malachy Clerkin in the Irish Times on Sat 16 December – on foot of a frantic last-ditch…
The link to this article (an opinion piece from Common Dreams) was submitted by an ACP member: “From a historical perspective alone—one of the best”, he says. The article has…
An unprecedented reference to transition away from all fossil fuels. A significant step forward in expectations for the next round of national commitments. Builds momentum in the financial architecture reform…
The Innkeeper’s Story Yes?! A, a bed for the – ? You haven’t a hope! I’ve never seen such crowds in Bethlehem!.. You, your wife is?.. Oh… Is she –…
We’re two thirds of the way through Advent. Traditionally, today is called Gaudete Sunday, which means ‘a day for rejoicing.’ The reason for celebration is that the day of the Lord’s coming is very near.
Tue 12th Dec – Exploring Depression Piece from shipwreck 200 years ago To even mention the word depression can put us into a bad mood. It’s that state of mental…
MORNINGS ALONG THE TOLKA: These mornings are very dark. But I did see the heron. In fact, I saw two. We had words. I then moved on and saw my…
All the Palestinian churches have cancelled Christmas festivities this year, and one church in Bethlehem shares its pain through iconography. By Munjed Jadou Published On 7 Dec 20237 Dec 2023 Bethlehem,…
Western People 5.12.2023 Despite sharing the most common surname in Ireland (and a popular girls’ first name), Ashling Murphy’s profile now seems indelibly etched on the public consciousness. Her short…
Western People 28.11.2023 It was, as we say, the talk of the country. The Dublin riots took everyone by surprise and far and wide experts, real and self-appointed, stopped to…
This Jewish feast is celebrated this year, beginning with nightfall on 7 December, and finishing with nightfall on 15 December. In the Gregorian solar calendar, the dates vary, but they…
From Julieann Moran, Irish Synodal Pathway: Dear friends, The first phase of the Synodal Pathway of the Catholic Church in Ireland is now complete. This two-year phase, interwoven with the…
John the Baptist is the focus of the liturgy on the Second Sunday of Advent each year. His challenge to us to ‘prepare a way for the Lord’ is at the heart of the Advent message. We worship the one who will surely come to us.
Mark Twain (1835-1910) addressed the “myth of redemptive violence” in “The War Prayer”, written probably in 1904-1905, in response to the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War. It was rejected…
This latest historical movie shows only the potential of its subject to undermine the Hollywood myth of redemptive violence, according to Sean O’Conaill. The actor Joaquin Phoenix was 48 in…
A 30% discount is available on this book until the end of the month. Use discount code provided for Europe or USA. For US/CAN: Use code 17AARSBL23 at baylorpress.com receive…
Report from Bishops Brendan and Alan Bishops Brendan Leahy (Limerick Diocese) Alan McGuckian (Raphoe Diocese) “women involved in decision-making is an area for exploration and action…” Bishops Alan McGuckian and…
We tend to chunk periods of time into decades and identify them by some defining characteristic. Depending on our age (and memory) it only takes a few pointers for a…
The Director of the Holy See Press Office says Pope Francis’ physicians have asked him not to undertake his scheduled journey to Dubai to participate in the COP28 Summit, and…
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