Young people have been dealing on their own long enough with an enemy that pre-dates the present viral fears – but help is at hand, writes Aron Hegarty Early intervention and bridging a gap between referrals and receiving support holds the key to tackling Ireland’s youth mental health crisis, according to several experts. The…
A Northern Irish priest has paid tribute to the late American singer Kenny Rogers as a man who “found his Faith” and “made his peace” for mistakes made earlier in his career. Fr Brian D’Arcy, a Passionist priest based in Co. Down, said the late Rogers, who died on March 20 aged 81, embarked on…
One of Ireland’s leading retailer of books for the mind and soul has announced the closure of all its stores for the next six weeks, but says they will continue to trade online. Veritas made the decision to shut its doors around the country until April 20 due to the threat posed by the coronavirus…
The publisher of Columba books and The Irish Catholic has offered free books and e-books to parishes, so that parishioners can engage in spiritual reading while Masses around the country are disrupted during Lent. “‘Beautiful books to lift your spirit’ is our motto and if ever people needed a lift it is now,” says publisher…
Irish charity Alone has called on communities to maintain regular communication with older people in self-isolation during the coronavirus outbreak. Grainne Loughran, Alone Communications Officer, is calling for “community co-operation” when it comes to reaching out to support vulnerable elderly who are on their own. “There has been an increase in the number of calls…
An Irish charity is offering free online meditation classes to “everyone and anyone” after suspending all public classes and scheduled courses due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Sanctuary, based in Dublin city centre, is looking to promote social change over the web having been forced to close its doors last week. “We are offering free…
Edwin Shuker is an Arab Jew from Iraq with a truly remarkable story he wants to share with the world, writes Aron Hegarty His story is the unheard narrative of the Jewish refugee, whose history of being the original people in Middle Eastern countries – dating back more than 2,000 years – risks being…
A bishop in Derry has warned that Lent may last “longer than expected” due to the coronavirus, but says it can be a “great time of grace” during his homily this week. “Faith gives us an insight into difficulties that doesn’t come from economists or doctors,” said Bishop Donal McKeown in Saint Eugene’s Cathedral on…
“If you’re looking for the real story of St Patrick, you will be able see this film and at the end of it understand this man. What he went through, facing death, his courage and his willingness to follow God to the ends of the Earth.” These are the words executive producer Gordon Robertson uses…
Limerick GAA County Board described the late Frank Hogan as a strong believer of Faith and spreading the Gospel following his death this week. The born-again Christian, who preached the Gospel at GAA matches for over three decades, died at the age of 81 on March 7 – a date which ironically reads his famous…