Medical Matters Falls and fractures are common in older adults and contribute to a significant morbidity and mortality. Falls are associated with social isolation and depression due to fear of further falls and indeed recurrent falls is one of the leading reasons for nursing home admission. One third of those aged over 65 fall…
A former head of the Church’s doctrinal watchdog has poured cold water on suggestions that Pope Francis’ exhortation on marriage on the family is contrary to established Catholic teaching. Introducing a collection of essays by the Italian philosopher and onetime collaborator of St John Paul II Rocco Buttiglione, Cardinal Gerhard Müller said Prof. Buttiglione offers…
Parents are inundated with ‘expert’ advice and judgement, but ultimately you must trust your instincts, writes Maia Dunphy One of the most widely abused clichés you hear when you become a mum is some variation of ‘Ah, parenthood! If only it came with a handbook!’ Guess what … it does. And it has done…
Christians have a crucial part to play in revitalising Europe, Pope Francis said, warning against “particular and nationalist agendas”. The Pope pointed to the two World Wars that killed millions in Europe, describing peace as a “fragile good”, saying “particular and nationalist agendas risk thwarting the courageous dreams of the founders of Europe”. However, he…
I have been doing some evenings with parents whose children are preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. I was struck last night by one mum who talked about the importance of praying with her children. She spoke of the strength and security it gave her children. Cuddling up to pray with children…
Archbishop Eamon Martin addresses the crowd at The Irish Catholic’s education conference in Dublin on 26th October, 2017.
David Quinn, Head of Iona Institute, addresses the crowd at The Irish Catholic’s education conference in Dublin on 26th October, 2017.
Centenary / Comoradh Cead Bliain: Ireland remembers 1916 / Tugann Eire 1916 chun cuimhne edited by Ronan McGreevy (Government Publications, €25) Felix M. Larkin Most people take the view that the centenary commemoration of the 1916 Rising was a “Goldilocks moment”. Whereas the 50th anniversary events in 1966 were too hot, and those for the…
Kerry: Students from Coláiste Íde attend the Diocese of Kerry’s Youth Music Ministry. Young musicians are gathered throughout the diocese for prayer, song and to share ideas.
In Brief A plan to lift a ban on open-pit mining in the Philippines has drawn strong opposition from environmental activists, including the country’s Catholic bishops. Father Edwin Gariguez, executive secretary of Caritas Philippines, said lifting the ban is a “backward step in government policy” to protect the environment. The government’s Mining Industry Coordinating Council announced…
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