The issue of understanding tradition is a major theme at the synod, writes Michael Kelly from Rome The Church must understand Catholic teaching as a “living tradition” rather than legalism, a theological adviser has told the global synod meeting in Rome. Australian Fr Ormond Rush — one of the world’s leading scholars on Vatican II…
This great feast is one of the Church’s most underappreciated, writes Paul Senz The author of the Letter to the Hebrews wrote, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies…
Have we really changed for the better since we joined the EU, writes David Quinn Some 50 years ago, Ireland joined what was then called the European Economic Community and in the time since then, the country has changed almost beyond recognition both materially and socially. To mark the anniversary, the Central Statistics Office has…
Jaymie Stuart Wolfe When we moved to New Orleans, my husband and I were surprised to see the depth of Catholic influence in the culture here. Southern Louisiana isn’t quite a Catholic Disney World, but sometimes it comes close. Local meteorologists provide weather predictions for “All Saints’ Day” by name. In March, over 50 Catholic…
Irish Church charity Trócaire has described itself as “devastated” following the death in Gaza of an aid worker with their partner agency, Caritas Jerusalem. Viola (26) was killed alongside her husband and daughter in a strike on the St Porphyrios Church in Gaza. Viola’s sister and her two children were also killed. Trócaire CEO, Caoimhe…
Euthanasia undermines foundational principles of Irish life, Bishop Kevin Doran tells Ruadhán Jones Ireland’s political powers are considering legislating to legalise assisted suicide, a move that would have far reaching consequences for Irish life. This comes despite palliative carers and most recently the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland coming out against the practice in a…
Elizabeth Scalia Since October 7, I have been trying to understand something incomprehensible. There is a lot that has happened since that bloody date that is incomprehensible, but I don’t mean the planned slaughter of civilians and innocent children – hatred gone mad and become inhumane is not completely incomprehensible, for we see it daily:…
The rate of abortions in the North almost doubled in the three years since the abortion law was changed, new statistics reveal. As of May 23, 5,648 abortions have taken place in the North, figures released by the Department of Health to Both Lives Matter showed. Since Westminster’s controversial intervention in 2020 to forcefully legalise…
As part of Waterford and Lismore’s Ascend Strategic Plan for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, 20 ‘faith representatives’ representing 11 parishes were commissioned for the diocese on September 29 in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford. The 20 representatives, “with a heart for young people,” are expected to carry out a variety of…
Brides of Christ: Women and Monasticism in Medieval and Early Modern Ireland, edited by Martin Browne OSB, Tracy Collins, Bronagh McShane and Colmán Ó Clabaigh OSB (Four Courts Press, €50.00/ £45.00) Patricia Rumsey As the number of candidates for religious life apparently dwindles, so the wider interest in religious life – and particularly women’s monastic life…
Michael Kelly
David Quinn
Ruadhán Jones