‘Dipping into Life: 40 Reflections for a Fragile Faith’ by Father Alan Hilliard
Dipping into Life is the title of a new book by Father Alan Hilliard, a priest of the Archdiocese of Dublin. In this new title, published by Messenger Publications, Father Hilliard reflects on how the loss, fear, isolation, and fragmentation that COVID-19 pandemic has caused, has caused many of us to pause and take stock of what […]
Pontifical Academy for life on disability and friendship
The Pontifical Academy for Life on has today released a new document entitled “Friendship with persons with disabilities: the beginning of a new world. Learning from Experiences of Persons with Disabilities and Their Caregivers during the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The note highlights that persons with disabilities and their caregivers deserve special attention and support because they […]
Fr Martin Magill and Corrymeela to host ‘Courage to Lament’ to reflect on division caused by conflict
On 21 June, Father Martin Magill of Saint John’s Parish on the Falls Road, Belfast, will co-host along with Corrymeela and the Dean of Belfast Cathedral, Stephen Forde, a ‘Courage to Lament’ Service to mark the annual Day of Reflection acknowledging ongoing conflict and divisions in Northern Ireland. Following the astonishing national and international response […]
Pope Francis: The poor enable us to discover the true face of the Father
The theme of the fifth World Day of the Poor is “The poor you will always have with you” taken from the gospel of Mark. Pope Francis has released the message for the annual observance ahead of the actual date of its commemoration which is set for 14 November, the thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time […]