The online programme has kept an open dialogue between the Derry Youth ministry team and the young people of Derry Diocese.
“In a time where some speak of a ‘post-truth’ society, one in which ‘alternative facts’ and ‘fake news’ are the order of the day, we know that ‘the word of God is alive’ (Heb 4:12)” – Bishop Dermot Farrell.
“You may be surprised at the power you find in the Bible,” says Fr Pádraig McCarthy.
“People of faith cannot escape, nor should we want to escape, the expansion of perspective on the cosmos that he has given us."
Centre has cost the Order €500,000 over the past three years to keep open and this level of funding cannot be sustained into the future.
Epic story of the Resurrection told through the eyes of an unbelieving Roman solider, Calvius, played by British star, Joseph Fiennes.
'The Message of Mercy' urges readers to question their understanding of mercy towards themselves & others and foster a deeper relationship with God.
"Many reflective Catholics are taking up the scriptures because there they find that nourishment that keeps them in a faithful relationship with Jesus and the Holy Spirit."
From a low point of 7 in 2004, the numbers have steadily increased to a high point of 45 in 2014.
Dr Neary launches ‘Earthing the Word: Selected Writings from the Furrow’ by the late Fr Tommy Waldron.
In his workshop at IEC2012 Kieran O’Mahony OSA explored the teaching on the Eucharist to be found in the Fourth Gospel.
This sensory rich installation was one of the highlights of IEC2012 for many pilgrims- it transports visitors to Capernaum, the village on the shores of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus lived during His public ministry.
Fr Brendan McConvery, CSsR, has written a really user-friendly manual to help ordinary people explore the Bible in an accessible and non-threatening way.
This book follows the movement of the Mass - assembly, word, Eucharist and mission - exploring the biblical sources of the Eucharist. Editors: V. Boland OP and T. McCarthy OP
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.
Philip Fogarty SJ is a former Headmaster of Clongowes Wood College and of Coláiste Iognáid, Galway. This is his third book in the series Navigating the Gospels.
John Littleton's book provides readers with an overview of the Gospel of Matthew, (Sundays, Year A) It would be useful for priests preparing a homily for the Sunday Mass.
For the use of scripture in the Church, see The Catechism of the Catholic Church. 131-141. http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p1s1c2a3.htm#V
To know about the interpretation of scripture, that is, the criteria for understanding what God might be saying to you as you hear a reader proclaim scripture passage in church or as you read part of it quietly in your room. See The Catechism of the Catholic Church. 109-119. http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p1s1c2a3.htm#III
For the inspiration and the truth of scripture: See The Catechism of the Catholic Church. 101-108. http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p1s1c2a3.htm#I
Which Bible is the most readable in contemporary English? Which is the most accurate and faithful to the original language? Patrick Duffy assesses contemporary translations of the Bible with regard to accuracy of translation and readability in English.
Patrick Duffy comments on a distinct difference between how Catholic and Protestant used the Bible.
Patrick Duffy draws on Henry Wansbrough OSB’s book, The Story of the Bible: How it came to us (Darton, Longman and Todd 2006) to summarise information on translations into Old, Middle and Early Modern English.
This is an account of early translations of the Bible. Patrick Duffy draws on Henry Wansbrough OSB’s book, The Story of the Bible: How it came to us (Darton, Longman and Todd 2006).
This book gives a balanced and entertaining introduction to the controversial story of how the Bible came to us – its original languages and various translations. It also tells why the books included were accepted and others were not. Henry Wansbrough OSB is a leading international authority.
This is the wonderful story of how the Bible as a human document was put together and how this should guide our interpretation of it. The Bible is at once a human construction as well as the word of God. Henry Wansbrough OSB gives us the facts and helps us [...]
James McPolin S.J examines the nature of religious life in the Holy Land at the time of Christ, specifically at the four groups which most feature in scripture: the Pharisees, the Saducees, the Essenes, and the Zealots.
Many churches have stained-glass windows of the Tree of Jesse. This is a family tree of Jesus. Jesse was the father of King David of Israel. King David was the first king to really bring together the whole of Israel, and his time is seen as a happy and successful [...]
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.
Gordon Oliver examines the difficulties and opportunities that arise in using the Bible in conjunction with contemporary pastoral practice and modern scripture studies, and in doing so opens up new possibilities for interpreting the Bible as practical theology. He guides the reader through the various approaches and perspectives that will [...]