Person of the Year: Angela Merkel
In the early months of 2015 the situation of migrants and refugees seeking to enter Europe by land and sea had become increasingly precarious. Since the abandonment of the EU … Continue Reading →
Monthly Archives: December 2015
An Ordinary Miracle
A few weeks ago a little boy called Finn came into the world. It was late on a Sunday evening in an Irish hospital. His birth had been anticipated, all … Continue Reading →
Coats for the Homeless
In recent years, especially following the 2007 financial crash in Ireland, the number of homeless people in Dublin has increased dramatically. It has become a serious and intractable problem. According … Continue Reading →
What are We to do?
In the Third Week of Advent, in Luke 3:7–18, we are with John the Baptist in the wilderness of Judaea. He is preaching to the people. The people are flocking … Continue Reading →
Taking God Seriously
Living in a Story We all live in a story, the story of our own lives. Unless we are extremely unlucky, we all have a registered date of birth somewhere. … Continue Reading →