Category Archives: Social Justice

Et Cum Spiritu Tuo | Peace and Justice in Modern Ireland

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

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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The Nature Of Peace

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

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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Understanding and Mercy | Abortion in Ireland

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

“I must note with dismay,” said Pope Benedict on January 7th to an assembly of the Vatican diplomatic corps, “that, in various countries, even those of Christian tradition, efforts are being made to introduce or expand legislation which decriminalises abortion.” … Continue reading →

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What They Really Think About Us

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

Surviving the post-apocalyptic landscape that Ireland has become in the wake of the Celtic Tiger is difficult enough for most people. The economic downturn and the past number of lean years and a governmental programme of austerity have exposed the … Continue reading →

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