Seamus, your mention of Ivan Illich caught my eye and stirred my curiosity. I only recently became aware of him during my sociology studies.
This was due to his famous book, Deschooling Society, in wh
This was a deeply engaging read. It’s striking how, even in 2025, many communities still cling to outdated theological frameworks that often fail to reflect the lived experiences of suffering, justi
Israel is committing genocide in Gaza so says Israel-American historian Omer Bartov.
He is Dean's Professor of Holocaust & Genocide Studies at Brown University.
We are an ageing population and can become vulnerable in suffering to allow
medical assistance in dying. However, there is another way to die in peace after a long life. Samuel Harrington's book pro
"history has a habit of suddenly packing its bags and heading off in a different direction."
But huge factories in the USA can do just that at a moment's notice, obedient to rational economic calcu
Key Message:
Are we the distracted Martha or the focused Mary?
Homily:
In a small meet in an IT firm, the employees were asked to do a self-analysis to identify "The
Your assessment is right on Brendan! On the other hand, there is a tidal wave of people turning to the mystics. St John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila are being read and their blueprint for the in
Just a thought, perhaps very many people have lost trust and confidence to governments, politicians, and church. Social media and surfing the web have contributed to the problem of where to find infor
Brendan, that’s a wonderful article.
Naturally I am happy that our Jim is leading Donegal back to glory— we hope— but, none the less, none of us would begrudge Mayo an All-Ireland. Your day will
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July 16 2025Seamus, your mention of Ivan Illich caught my eye and stirred my curiosity. I only recently became aware of him during my sociology studies. This was due to his famous book, Deschooling Society, in wh
Seán Ó Conaill: In 2025 why are we still stuck with an inadequate theology of the cross?
April 19 2025This was a deeply engaging read. It’s striking how, even in 2025, many communities still cling to outdated theological frameworks that often fail to reflect the lived experiences of suffering, justi
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July 15 2025Israel is committing genocide in Gaza so says Israel-American historian Omer Bartov. He is Dean's Professor of Holocaust & Genocide Studies at Brown University.
The Tablet: on the UK’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
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July 18 2025"history has a habit of suddenly packing its bags and heading off in a different direction." But huge factories in the USA can do just that at a moment's notice, obedient to rational economic calcu
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July 13 2025Your assessment is right on Brendan! On the other hand, there is a tidal wave of people turning to the mystics. St John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila are being read and their blueprint for the in
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July 13 2025Just a thought, perhaps very many people have lost trust and confidence to governments, politicians, and church. Social media and surfing the web have contributed to the problem of where to find infor
Brendan Hoban: O’Shea is a credit to Mayo people everywhere
July 11 2025Brendan, that’s a wonderful article. Naturally I am happy that our Jim is leading Donegal back to glory— we hope— but, none the less, none of us would begrudge Mayo an All-Ireland. Your day will
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