‘John Paul was a living symbol of “the fruitful marrying” of modern Ireland with the traditions of an older time’, writes Andrew O’Connell
Returning to Bethlehem
‘To meditate on the manger of Bethlehem is to realise that our life is not some meaningless sequence of events’, writes Andrew O’Connell
Making the most of Mass at Christmas
When it comes to evangelisation, attitude is everything, writes Andrew O’Connell
A message we needed to hear
“A great struggle… has been fought. And… we have lost.”– Archbishop Michael Neary, November 9, 2014
He’s my brother…
The Church connects us all as children of God, writes Andrew O’Connell
Parents want the best for their children
Parents know the Christian faith offers an alternative to the culture of self-absorption
Christian view on life’s many questions needed
It’s difficult to think of many philosophers articulating a publicly consumable Christian perspective on life’s meaning
Clergy on the field of play
Appearances were sometimes surreptitious with modified surnames
Overcoming a culture of doubt
People always listen when they hear others talking about their faith experiences.
Youth ministry is not just an option
Like many other ministries, it’s probably fair to conclude that performance is patchy.