Love Notes In my marriage I feel like I take on the majority of the housework even though myself and my husband are both working. He does do some jobs around the house but the lion’s share is on me. I am starting to resent him for this, but I have let it become…
The Gospel of John presents us with a very powerful and rather earthy mystical image: as John describes the Last Supper scene he tells us that as they were at table the beloved disciple was reclining with his head against Jesus’ breast. The power of that image has, I believe, been better captured by artists…
A fund for an Irish priest who was beaten, shot and robbed as a missionary in Peru earlier this year has been set up to recoup the stolen parish money used to pay workers. Columban Fr Gerry Desmond was attacked in Lima in April while returning from a local bank to pay the wages of…
Sea it to believe it! Ireland’s national maritime festival, SeaFest, will be returning to Galway Harbour from June 29 to July 1, and will be covering everything sea-related and will also have something for all ages. The programme of events includes a seafood fair, seafood cookery demonstrations with celebrity chefs and seafaring family fun. There…
This is the face of 21st-Century nesting: a steady stream of Amazon boxes full of baby bottles, nappies and sundry accoutrements has been arriving at the door for days. My wife was distracted, studying for a high-pressure medical exam she had to do. Now that it’s done, her mind has turned more fully to the…
The Notebook Fr Vincent Sherlock I remember as a child, having a small plastic wallet with a religious medal inside and a printed card which read: “I am a Catholic, in case of accident, please notify a priest”. I don’t know where I got it but I remember having it. The message was clear.…
We’ve become depressingly familiar with using terms like ‘dark chapter’ to reflect on certain periods of Irish history – particularly the 20th Century. You’d be forgiven for thinking that until the last few years, the story of the Irish State was one solely of darkness and misery. True, the past wasn’t all great – but…
Tipperary charity offering bereavement support Anam Cara Tipperary, an organization that assists bereaved parents will be hosting its monthly meeting on Monday, June 18. Anam Cara provides a safe and comfortable space where bereaved parents can connect with others who understand the depth of their grief and loss. Anam Cara CEO Sharon Vard has encouraged bereaved parents to attend…
Personal Profile Colm Fitzpatrick speaks with liturgist Ian Callanan With a vast array of musical skills and talent, an Irish composer is spreading the message of the Gospel through the melody of instruments. Born in Cork but now living in Tipperary, Ian Callanan is a contemporary Christian song writer best known for composing the…
I was in the need of some good news stories last week, something to lift the spirits and restore some pride in the country. Nationwide (RTÉ1) provided the goods as it often does, in its own low key way, and with unfailing respect for its subjects. On Monday night they had a special show on the…
Wendy Grace
Fr Ronald Rolheiser
Rory Fitzgerald
Michael Kelly
Colm Fitzpatrick
Brendan O’Regan