The Time to Reflect survey, commissioned by Irish Hospice Foundation to explore the impact of Covid on the experiences and perceptions of the Irish population in relation to dying, death, and bereavement during this time found that the Covid pandemic had a profound impact on people’s experience of death, dying and grieving. A total of 2,259…
A person that can retreat to a place they call home, where they feel safe and secure, will undoubtedly be in a better position to seek support to help themselves out of a spiral of mental health, addiction or other related issues. Ireland now has more than 13,500 people who are homeless, which includes almost…
As International Women’s Day approaches there is much focus on the current status and situation of women across the world. There will be much celebration about what has been achieved in so many countries. I spent last Saturday in Paris at an International Women’s Day event organised by the National Council of Resistance of Iran. It was…
Wendy Grace In recent years, maybe you, like me, have spotted teens and tweens alongside you in the anti-aging product aisle, and realised they weren’t shopping for their mom. Lately there has been a huge upsurge in young adults obsessing over skin care regimes at an age when they don’t need one at all. When…
At this stage, everyone is well-familiar with the trials and tribulations of those grappling with Ireland’s housing situation. Whether you’re looking to buy or to rent, the plain fact of the matter is that there aren’t enough houses out there for everyone. Put simply, this is a thorn in the side of all looking to…
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said the GAA must do more to help boost the number of Catholics joining the PSNI. The Fianna Fáil leader told The Irish News that the sports and cultural body needed to be more vocal in encouraging Catholics into the police service’s ranks. He was speaking after meeting the Catholic Police…
The director of award winning smash hit Barbie is planning for a “bigger and bolder” adaptation for Narnia series by Christian writer CS Lewis, Netflix have announced. Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of the Christian classic will be “rooted in faith”, according to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos. “It won’t be counter to how the audience may have…
Those struggling with homelessness often become “closed off, guarded and secretive” in order to protect themselves, but Franciscan-founded Merchants Quay Ireland (MQI) in Dublin City Centre offer an environment in which people feel respected and safe. From a platform of trust, staff can assist people to access physical and mental health and addiction services. As…
John Lavenburg According to a top official with the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, the unity of the Church that would be represented on a papal visit to Argentina could help create a new social dialogue and unity in the country at a critical economic and political juncture. “In the Church we are together. People…
Christians know the life of a disciple will not be easy. Christ did not mince words about this – telling his disciples they must take on life’s sufferings as in the form of capital punishment that would later be used to take his life: “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself…
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