Dear Editor, I had the privilege of attending, along with many tens of thousands of eager pilgrims, Pope Francis’ Audience on September 25 in St Peter’s Square. The focus of Pope Francis catechesis was the unity of the Church. Unity in faith, in hope, in charity, in the sacraments and the ministry, are “like the…
A new movement for Ireland is needed
Dear Editor, Those of us who have to endure the arrogance and contempt from our dictatorial Government, autocratic Taoiseach, and their servant backbenchers who forced through The Protection of Life During PregnancyAct despite vehement opposition have had their say in the Seanad referendum. Of course the Seanad needs reform but that can wait for another…
Pope encourages youth to embrace marriage as ‘vocation’
Choosing marriage “takes courage” Pope tells young people
Pope’s encyclical tops internet charts
Lumen Fidei is topping best sellers lists online
Blessed with the gift of the gab
Dublin footballer, Ger Brennan talks about his faith
Dad’s Diary
Rory Fitzgerald worries his son is changing his county allegiance
Suicide is never a solution
We are in danger of normalising suicide in Irish society
How to make an autumn wreath
Take a walk and collect colourful leaves, berries and twigs and bring them home to make an autumn wreath
Celebrating St Columban
Fr Seán McDonagh discusses the significance of the celebrations of the 1,400th anniversary of the death of St Columban
Quotes of the Week October 10
“It is a disgrace.” Pope Francis reacts to news of migrant fatalities on the shores of Lampadusa on October 3. "Organisations of human traffickers, which attract potential migrants and refugees should be put under immediate control. Migrants have their illusion of finding the earthly paradise in Yemen, in Italy or in Europe, which is…