The death of Pope Francis, fills me with a deep sadness as we mourn the loss of a kind, courageous, and gentle pastor. I also have a sense of gratitude...
Sunday 27th of April, Carlo Acutis, will be formally canonized and declared saint. This will take place in an open air ceremony in Saint Peters square the Vatican. He will...
These days of bright blue skies, and spring blossoms, make it easy to identify with the Easter message. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, Easter reminds us we belong to...
The month of April has begun with splendid sunshine and blue skies. This is a beautiful time of year, nature awakens within us all a time of hope and new...
As we get closer to Holy Week it is good to reflect on how we pray. Prayer is often personal and perhaps is best practiced in silence. Thomas Green S.J....
This week we celebrate the effects of the spring equinox. For the next six months there will be more light than darkness. Light is good for the mind and body....
St Patrick inspires faith… As I write this article, Taoiseach Micheál Martin is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on March 12, 2025, as part...
There is a real sense here in Ireland, that the vocation crisis, to the priesthood, is having real consequences in terms of aging clergy and many priest-less parishes. Here in...
As I write this article, I'm very conscious that the health of Pope Francis, seems to be seriously declining. Pope Francis has led the Catholic Church with a deep sense...
Our world is indeed going through very troubled times. In a time of turbulence, it is important to be reminded that Christian values such as faith hope and love are...
Addiction is lived reality for many good people. The life story of an Irish man and his recovery is an inspirational one. Matt Talbot was born May 1856 in Dublin...
This week we celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. Traditionally this day is associated with romance and love. Historically it is interesting to trace its evolvement. There were probably at least three...