This weeks columns
Thank God for the daily Mass-goers
May 24th, 2019 | 
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For most people, Mass is a once-a-week celebration. Attending to our Sunday obligation is all the Church requires of us.
Many people would love to come to church more often, but work and family commitments prevent this.
There is, however, a small band of people in every parish who are able to attend Holy Mass through the week.
Daily Mass
Daily communicants are usually retired parishioners, or those who are looking after small children during the day. Some attend as married couples, some are single and others are widowed.
This group usually follows particular conventions. They almost always sit in the same seats, and ... continue reading.
Half-baked reality of two-income families myth
May 24th, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
Brandon McGinley’s Letter from America finds contradictions in the social policy position of a leading contender for the US presidency... continue reading.
The statue of Our Lady of Aberdeen that holds a remarkable story of survival and Faith
May 17th, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
As the statue of Our Lady of Aberdeen continues its tour of the country, Amanda Connelly reveals its rich history and the hopes it embodies for Catholics, past, present and future.... continue reading.
‘I’m not a Celtic fan, but I recognise the saintly when I see it, and it’s there in Tommy Burns’
May 17th, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
Ian Dunn reflects on the life and biography of Celtic legend Tommy Burns who died in 2008, aged 51.... continue reading.
Crying kids and troublesome toddlers – all are welcome at Mass
May 17th, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
A parish in which there are no children might be silent and prayerful, but it is a parish with no future, says Fr Jamie McMorrin... continue reading.
The Faithful will flock to the Little Flower
May 10th, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
Ross Ahlfeld explains how St Thérèse of Lisieux’s life remains an inspiration to Catholics ... continue reading.
Catholic parents should lead by example
May 10th, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
We do children a disservice if we allow First Communions to be the only bright light of Faith in their lives, writes Fr Michael Kane.... continue reading.
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