Courtney McGrailDear Editor, Nuala O’Loan is very well aware of the important roles that women have played in the history of the Church, as can be seen in her article under The View (‘The Church needs to separate decision-making from ordination’ IC 22/10/2015). However, she still would like to see women holding more ‘prestigious’ places in…
Month: November 2015
The Sacrament of Confirmation
Cathal BarryThe Church teaches that the baptised are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit by the sacrament, writes Cathal Barry
The place inside the heart where everyone is met
Fr Ronald RolheiserAt any given time most of the world believes that death isn’t final, that some form of immortality exists. Most people believe that those who have died still exist in some state, in some modality, in some place, in some Heaven or Hell, however that might be conceived. In some conceptions, immortality is seen as…
Building hope in Ethiopia
Living Youth, the Diocese of Down & Connor’s Youth Commission, and Ulster University sent a joint team of 14 young people to Ethiopia with Habitat for Humanity to build toilet blocks for two communities there, and some of the young people wrote a diary of their time.
Get crafty with your button collection
Erin FoxNext time you think about tossing away old buttons, think again and pop them into a jar instead. When your jar becomes full, start getting crafty with your button collection. Working with buttons is addictive and you will soon find yourself creating lots of different projects and organising colours into different jars. Use different coloured…
The science behind attraction
William RevilleScience of Life
Faith in the Family
Bairbre CahillOur parish is using the Do this in Memory programme this year to support the children and families who are preparing for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. The response to the programme from parents has been very positive with many commenting on how good it is to be involved, to feel more connected to the…
It’s the little things that make a big difference
Adding detail is one of my favourite things about decorating a room. I love how a few simple ornaments and soft furnishings can make such a difference. In fact, it’s a great way to add colour to your room if you’re not quite bold enough to have peacock blue walls! It’s easy to pick up…
Limerick parish prepares youth for the workplace
Mags GarganMags Gargan talks to people involved in a parish work experience scheme
Saoirse Ronan comes of age in international romance
Aubrey MaloneBrooklyn (15A)