The 24/7 Prayer Ireland initiative will pray for key areas of influence in society.
When there is no Christian coherency, and you live incoherently, you are guilty of giving scandal Pontiff warns.
Diocese to listen to people and share what they have to say about the situation of the Church.
Enclosed nuns see internet as a gift from God.
Young people to provide sign of 'visible communion' in Strasbourg.
‘Centering Prayer’ satisfies thirst for God and aids recovery from addiction.
Church of Ireland invites all to pray for peace in conflict-wracked Syria.
New book explores why do we pray and what does praying do for us, for God and for the world?
Pontiff condemns the use of chemical weapons in Syria.
Follow up event to WYD2013 and Rio in Dublin planned for September.
Pontiff says building a more just society is not some vague utopian ideal but the fruit of a concerted effort.
One million young people to take part in vigil tonight.
Breige O'Hare explains how her book is intended to help the reader deepen their relationship with God.
Brian Grogan SJ explains the inspiration behind the widely popular on-line prayer resource and how it has also turned into a publishing success.
The theme for Monday at IEC2012 was Communion in One Baptism – Br Alois (Prior of Taize) summarises his message that he delivered in the main arena.
In this book, Jenny Child offers an insightful collection of prayers, inspired by her visits to the holy isle of Lindisfarne.
This is a beautiful booklet of refreshing reflections on our life with the God we seek but who is there for us even before we seek him.
Through the lens of scripture the author, Anna Burke RSM, shows Jesus as the way to experience God and as the source of the meaning of life.
This book is one of the series Praying with the Gospels that follows the lectionary cycle.The author Terry Hinks is a minister in the United Reform Church serving in Hampshire.
127pp. The Columba Press. To purchase this book online, go to www.columba.ie
THE BOOK:This very handy little book takes the gospel readings of the Season of Easter and with a prayer and reflection links the reader with the risen [...]
“Pray like this”The first prayer of all for Christians is the one that Jesus taught us. The ‘Our Father is taken from Chapter 6 of Matthew’s Gospel. The ‘Sign of the Cross’ and the ‘Glory be’ are early Christian affirmations of the Trinity, God three in one. [...]
Fr Peter Sexton writes about Taizé, that in itself is a ‘parable of community’ and brings reconciliation between divided Christians and separated peoples. He explains how it brought healing to one of his students.
From the Veritas ‘Into the Classroom’ series: Christopher O’Donnell OCarm examines the role of ritual, prayer and contemplation in different faith traditions, paying special attention to the Christian tradition.
This month (June 2008) the Pope asks us to pray ‘that Christians cultivate a personal friendship with Christ that they may convey his great love to those they encounter. Brendan Comerford SJ explains how we can do this.
Blessings are an important part of our faith, writes Sascha T. Moore; it’s time we made them an important part of our lives.
Dympna M. McMahon tells us how a casual encounter with a man on the bus changed her outlook.
Donal O’Leary stresses the importance of giving time each day to creating “soul space” in our lives.
In this article on the parables Seán Goan focuses on stories about Christian living and prayer. As we have come to expect from Jesus the teacher the parables on these topics are not lengthy sermons but short stories that paint vivid pictures.
Fr Christian de Chergé, Superior of his monastery and one of the seven French Trappists killed by Algerian terrorists in 1996, wrote a last testament to be opened in the event of his death. This is it.
If it should happen one day – and it [...]
Wilfrid Harrington OP examines the role of lamentation and repentance in the prayer of the people of Israel and how it can contribute to our understanding of a God of compassion and love.