Cathal Barry examines what the Catechism says about how the heritage of faith is able to grow in the life of the Church.
Category: Comment & Analysis
Freedom from the prison of bitterness
Nelson Mandela encapsulated ‘forgiveness’, writes Andrew O’Connell
Staying Awake
We need regular spiritual rituals, writes Fr Ronald Rolheiser
They’re back! For one night only!
The Church is presented an opportunity with full pews at Christmas, writes Andrew O’Connell
Every tear brings the Messiah closer
Real Love is born through patience, writes Fr Ronald Rolheiser
Pope wants us to spread the Gospel
The Church in Ireland is in maintenance mode, but what it needs is a growth strategy, writes David Quinn
Moves afoot to re-open Vatican Embassy?
Co-location plan may see end of affair, writes Michael Kelly
Don’t let secularists own philosophy and free speech
The teaching of religion could be so much more than simple catechism, says Sarah Carey
A health insurance policy not fit for purpose
At the end of November, the Mater Private Hospital announced they were axing 95 jobs citing the fact that 170,000 insurance policy holders have cancelled their cover since 2011 and the “further erosion of resources” in the sector due to the cap on tax relief on premiums over €1,000. The reduction in patient services in…
The Godless Assembly
It was enterprising for the stand-up comedian, Abie Philbin Bowman to provide unbelieving Irish people with an alternative to Sunday church-going. Abie launched his ‘Godless’ Assembly meetings in November, at the Little Museum of Dublin, and about 100 people – atheists, humanists and science enthusiasts – turned up. The idea is that those who are…