Dismissing people as racists and dog whistlers will push them to the far-right
Ireland is not full, but public services are creaking and the political elite will fuel community strife if it doesn’t listen, writes Michael Kelly There’s a now iconic scene in the 1990s hit sitcom Father Ted where, after a series of mishaps and misunderstandings, the eponymous Fr Ted Crilly finds himself accused of being hostile towards newcomers… […]
Shields, symbols and saints: What is heraldry in the Catholic Church?
Heraldry is an omnipresent but little understood aspect of Catholic symbolism, writes Michael Heinlein Ecclesiastical heraldry is both familiar and mysterious. Frequently seen in one form or another, coats of arms pervade our Catholic culture in numerous ways: on letters and newspapers, diocesan websites and social media pages, in Roman churches and diocesan cathedrals.… […]
Education minister plans national survey to test waters for divestment
The Department for Education is planning a national survey of parents of primary and pre-school age children to test the waters for divestment in the primary sector. The post Education minister plans national survey to test waters for divestment appeared first on The Irish Catholic.
Youth sex assaults show pornography’s corruption – bishop
The biggest danger to young people in terms of sexual abuse comes from their classmates, not “dirty old men around the corner”, Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry diocese has warned. The post Youth sex assaults show pornography’s corruption – bishop appeared first on The Irish Catholic.
Europe encouraged to do more than talk for suffering Nigeria
A Nigerian priest living in Ireland has welcomed the European Parliament’s adoption of a resolution condemning violence targeting Christians in Nigeria that took place over Christmas but has said that action rather than words is needed. The post Europe encouraged to do more than talk for suffering Nigeria appeared first on The Irish Catholic.
Mark Wahlberg & Jonathan Roumie Attend Ash Wednesday Mass with CFR Franciscan Priest
Actors Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie attended Ash Wednesday Mass with Franciscan Friar of the Renewal Father Mark-Mary, CFR, in New York City on Wed., Feb. 14, 2024. Wahlberg (“Father Stu”) and Roumie (“The Chosen”) were in NYC for a Fox News appearance to promote Hallow’s Lent Pray40 Prayer Challenge. Father Mark-Mary of the Franciscan […]
Is Lent Really 40 Days? The Answer, According to Biblical & Liturgical Tradition
The word “Lent” comes from the Latin Quadragesima/Quadragesimae, which means fortieth, that is, “the fortieth member of a series“ Lent is associated with the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert. This number, in turn, echoes several Old Testament events: • The forty days and forty nights of the great flood. (Gen 7:4).• Moses’ 40 […]
G.K. Chesterton: His Life, Writings, and Lasting Impact w/ Dale Ahlquist
Called the Prince of Paradox G.K. Chesterton was one of the greatest thinkers and writers of the 20th Century. JRR Tolkien memorized all 143 lines of Chesterton’s “Lepanto”. C.S. Lewis once said, “the best popular defense of the full Christian position I know is G. K. Chesterton’s The Everlasting Man.” Ronald Knox, the Scholar and […]
Your Comprehensive Guide to Ash Wednesday Ashes
Are you ready for Lent? Every year, Catholics across the world begin the 40 days of Lent with Ash Wednesday ashes. The ashes signify the need for repentance of sins and is a call to humility before God. Over the years, ChurchPOP has shared a now-viral infographic entitled, “A Catholic Guide to Ashes,” which hilariously describes various […]
Ashes Explained: Facts About Ash Wednesday Every Catholic Should Know
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the Lenten season! Below you will find some helpful infographics explaining the importance of Ash Wednesday. The First Day of Lent Caroline Perkins, ChurchPOP The penitential season of Lent lasts for 40 days (Sundays are not included in this number). This day is marked by the spiritual practices […]