THERE is a story of six people who froze to death around a campfire on a bitterly cold night. Each had a log of wood they might have contributed to the fire, but for reasons satisfactory to themselves, each person refused to give what they had.

THE Department of Education and Youth has launched a survey to assess demand for different types of primary schools. Its aim is to expand parental choice in education.

SHE was dying slowly in her father's house, forbidden to leave—until a poet's letter changed everything and she risked it all for a love that would become immortal. Elizabeth Barrett was born in 1806 into wealth built on Jamaican sugar plantations.

A PROPHET has the ability to read the signs of the times, mingling the relevance of the Gospel, in a courageous and faith filled manner.

NOVEMBER for many is a challenging month. Winter darkness brings a change of mood, winter makes us all somewhat vulnerable.

THIS week we begin the new month of November.  Traditionally this is the time of year, in the Christian liturgical calendar, when we remember the souls of the faithful departed.

THOSE who care for the vulnerable in all our communities, often silently and heroically, are people who voluntarily care for a vulnerable loved one. For me personally, those who care for a vulnerable loved one are truly inspirational.

I have no hesitation in calling on the Irish Church and the GAA to sever all links with Allianz, regardless of the cost

POPE Leo’s first 100 days in the Petrine Office recently took place. His ministry is fuelled with deep discernment and prayer. Two qualities stand out: calmness and confidence.

Prayer is the language of the soul.

THE month of August traditionally marks the beginning of autumn. For the celtic people, this time of year was filled with festivity, engaging in many rituals which expressed gratitude for the bounty of the harvest.

TIME and seasons come and go. So far, 2025 seems to have moved very quickly. It's hard to believe this week we begin the month of August. Traditionally, August is associated with harvest and thanksgiving.

A MORAL compass offers direction informed by values. Christianity is a wonderful moral compass, based on gospel values of faith, hope and love.

THESE weeks, many cemetery Masses take place in every parish across the country. I really like these occasions when family and communities unite in the brightest days of the year to remember loved ones gone before us.

TIME moves by too quickly. Soon we will arrive at the longest day of the year – 21 June. These long, bright days I pray will bring blessings of faith, hope and health for us all.

AS WE MOVE through life, we all can agree with the these words of wisdom: ‘our health is our wealth. ’ Health of body and peace of mind are important and valued gifts that perhaps are not fully appreciated until they are made feel vulnerable.

IN A QUAINT village nestled between the rolling hills and valleys of Mount Kilimanjaro, Thomas, a humble farmer, faced a severe drought that threatened his crops and livelihood. With each passing day, the parched fields seemed to mock his efforts.

FIRST Holy Communion continues to be a very special day, not just in the life of young people but for their entire families and their school communities.

THERE has been huge focus on the Catholic Church over the past number of weeks. Following the death of Pope Francis, media commentary intensified with the subsequent conclave which elected Pope Leo X1V.

AS I WRITE this article, the cardinal electors are currently in conclave. Their task: to select the 267th successor of Peter. I pray that the spirit of discernment and peace will descend upon them and their choice will reflect the heart of Jesus.