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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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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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Religion and the Secular Media

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

In so many respects Ireland is an anomaly with consideration to the question of the secular media’s attitude towards religion; especially the unofficial Roman Catholic expression of religion. The Irish media’s approach to faith and all things religious would make … Continue reading →

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Deliver us, Lord, from every Evil

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

The greatest criticism one may level at the authorities of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland when it attempts to respond to the crisis is that they always address their dwindling audience with a preamble outlining how much this has … Continue reading →

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