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Western People 25.6.2024 One of my favourite columnists is Liz Dodd who writes for The Tablet, an English Catholic paper, and sometimes in The Sunday Times. Liz is a young…

Seamus Ahearne is not getting too worked up about recent comments made by An Taoiseach about priests, but does offer a whispered bit of advice.
“This is a great life. The life of priesthood. It is full of humour and fun and grace and beauty.  We are privileged. And it is delightful.  You can use us in any way you wish.”

Tues July 22nd– Applied Wisdom A young man had grown up in a household where alcohol abuse was rife. His childhood was spent fearing his father’s change in personality and…

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…

Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership Team on this Sunday’s Homily, 26th Sunday – ‘Hell’ Link to homily: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqD0770RGEA

Chris McDonnell wrote recently in the Catholic Times about education and the central roles of the teacher and the school.
In light of the rapidly changing relationship between church and the education system in our country it is very relevant to question what makes a good school and good teacher and realise the role they can play; “The stress of modern family life inevitably follows them (pupils) to school, although for a few hours, the school and an understanding teacher, can become a still point in a turning, turbulent world” …… “The teacher is the one who walks beside you on the Emmaus Road.”