Category Archives: Interfaith Dialogue

Et Cum Spiritu Tuo | Peace and Justice in Modern Ireland

WOVEN DEEP WITHIN the fabric of Christian tradition is the image of the perfection of peace. Christ, who is himself heralded in the book of the prophet Isaiah as the ‘Prince of Peace,’ is said to have extended to his … Continue reading

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Umm, Jesus, It’s Windy Out Here

I’ve now taken a few stabs at this post because there is so much to say about the idea of peace. My conclusion after spending a good deal of time reflecting on the topic as well as my life, is that … Continue reading

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The Nature Of Peace

What is peace? The definition in the Merriam-Webster dictionary (online) says this: 1 : a state of tranquillity or quiet: as a : freedom from civil disturbance b : a state of security or order within a community provided for … Continue reading

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Remove this Cup from Me; yet, not My Will but Yours be Done

The television evangelist and the self-proclaimed shepherd announce the great benefit of prayer; ‘Ask and you shall receive,’ and ‘reap what you have sown.’ These lights of the faith forever make prayer sound easy; like some sort of magic that … Continue reading

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