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Category: Opinion
Touring relics are ‘unchristian’
Dear Editor, In the last few weeks, relics of St Anthony of Padua have been brought around Ireland on a tour, visiting many parishes. This is unchristian, unbiblical and has no place in a Christian Church. It has nothing to do with the teaching of Jesus Christ and is offensive to God. Why can’t more…
Prayer with a global outlook
Prayer makes us more than observers, writes Andrew O’Connell
Review of Murphy Report makes for interesting reading
Michael KellyA new review of the 2009 Murphy Report in to the handling of abuse allegations in the Dublin archdiocese has criticised alleged failings in Judge Yvonne Murphy’s approach. It makes for fascinating and often illuminating reading. Let’s be clear: the Murphy Report offers a devastating insight into a corrupt culture in the Church that often…
Living the single life
Can celibates and singles be happy, asks Fr Rolheiser
No such thing as an ‘unwanted baby’
Dear Editor, May I please comment on Emma Ryan’s criticism (IC 17/10/13) of Mary Kenny’s article on Anthea McTiernan’s article in The Irish Times claiming that abortion was normal and that women are not hurt by abortion? While Ms McTiernan may not have actually stated abortion equated a tooth extraction, the fact that she used this as an…
We must share our gift of faith
Dear Editor, It is wonderful to hear the positive reactions from all ages to Pope Francis. This would be a good time for each one of us – to ask ourselves the question “How can we follow his example of reaching out to all people?” Are we happy to stay in our comfort zones and…
A Pope for the era of new media
Dear Editor, During the 2,000-plus years, since Christ came on Earth and the apostles set out on foot to spread the Word of God – “Go forth ye and teach ye all nations” – communication was difficult and progress slow. Possibly they were even unaware they were marketing the greatest and most sustainable product on…
Protecting the rights of children
Dear Editor, How frustrating that when disgraceful shortcomings are pointed out in the State’s failure to protect and vindicate the rights of children that vested interests always blame a ‘lack of resources’. What resources were lacking when social workers, backed by the full authority of the Garda Síochána, removed two Roma children from their family…
Ireland’s ranking in maternal care
Dear Editor, The recent HIQA report surrounding the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar, as covered by the media, seems to lack coverage of circumstantial evidence surrounding medical management and supply and the corresponding success/failure rate in providing maternity care in other countries. What seems negligent, in a case which has ravaged the hearts of the…