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ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA !!!! CHRISTUS RESURREXIT, RESURREXIT VERES ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA!!!ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA!!!! CHRIST IS RISEN, HE IS RISEN INDEED, ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA!!!"Let everyone share this feast of faith; let everyone enjoy the riches of goodness. Let none lament their poverty; for the universal kingdom has been revealed. Let none mourn their sins; for forgiveness has dawned from the grave. Let none fear death; for the Saviour's death has set us free"- St John ChrysostomOn this Easter Day, every blessing from the C&SI team to you and yours!On this weeks podcast we are joined by Noirin Lynch with a lovely gentle reflection in part two of the podcast on Easter joy! Our gospel reflection is on John 20:1-9 this week which is the beginning of John's account of the Resurrection:"It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She saw that the stone had been moved away from the tomb and came running to Simon Peter and the other discip

Sr Phyllis Moynihan joins us today to share a reflection for Holy week on the parable of the Prodigal Son

Holy Week begins this Sunday with the commemoration of the entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem and on this weeks podcast the C&SI team reflects on the days of Holy Week and how the liturgies take us through the passion, death and ultimately the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Reflecting with music and poetry, we pause at "statio" moments to take time to create moments to pray looking at Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.  Our gospel reflection this week is Matthews account of the entrance in Jerusalem.  

Holy Week begins this Sunday with the commemoration of the entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem and on this weeks podcast the C&SI team reflects on the days of Holy Week and how the liturgies take us through the passion, death and ultimately the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Reflecting with music and poetry, we pause at "statio" moments to take time to create moments to pray looking at Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.   

At the moment in church circles the great buzzwords are "Synodality" and "Synod". But for the vast majority of Catholics it is not something they are overly familiar with but which could have massive impact on us as a faith community.On this weeks podcast, the C&SI team have part four of a four part series looking at what it all means, what has been happening and what is next. We speak to Julianne Moran and Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon about the global synthesis documents “Enlarge the Space of your Tent”  and the European continental meeting held at Prague about that document and the next steps in the global process.We have our regular run through notices and saints of the week and of course our reflection on the Sunday gospel which this week is John's account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead (Jn 11:3-45).Synod on SynodalityIn October 2021 Pope Francis formally launched the two-year global consultation process leading to the 2023 synod (and now the 2024 synod) on synodality which fo

At the moment in church circles the great buzzwords are "Synodality" and "Synod". But for the vast majority of Catholics it is not something they are overly familiar with but which could have massive impact on us as a faith community.On this weeks podcast, the C&SI team have part four of a four part series looking at what it all means, what has been happening and what is next. We speak to Julianne Moran and Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon about the global synthesis documents “Enlarge the Space of your Tent”  and the European continental meeting held at Prague about that document and the next steps in the global process.Synod on SynodalityIn October 2021 Pope Francis formally launched the two-year global consultation process leading to the 2023 synod (and now the 2024 synod) on synodality which focuses on the theme, “For a Synodal Church, Communion, Participation and Mission". Pope Francis has called for the widest and deepest consultation globally, inviting each person to “look others in the

At the moment in church circles the great buzzwords are "Synodality" and "Synod". But for the vast majority of Catholics it is not something they are overly familiar with but which could have massive impact on us as a faith community.On this weeks podcast, the C&SI team have part three of a four part series looking at what it all means, what has been happening and what is next. We are joined by Julianne Moran to talk about the process of the national synthesis which was the writing up of a national summary document from all 26 dioceses in Ireland as well as 29 other groups and which was then submitted to the Holy See.Synod on SynodalityIn October 2021 Pope Francis formally launched the two-year global consultation process leading to the 2023 synod (and now the 2024 synod) on synodality which focuses on the theme, “For a Synodal Church, Communion, Participation and Mission". Pope Francis has called for the widest and deepest consultation globally, inviting each person to “look othe

At the moment in church circles the great buzzwords are "Synodality" and "Synod". But for the vast majority of Catholics it is not something they are overly familiar with but which could have massive impact on us as a faith community.On this weeks podcast, the C&SI team have part three of a four part series looking at what it all means, what has been happening and what is next. We are joined by Julianne Moran to talk about the process of the national synthesis which was the writing up of a national summary document from all 26 dioceses in Ireland as well as 29 other groups and which was then submitted to the Holy See. We have our regular run through notices and saints of the week and of course our reflection on the Sunday gospel which this week is John's account of Jesus curing of the man born blind (Jn 9:1-41). Synod on SynodalityIn October 2021 Pope Francis formally launched the two-year global consultation process leading to the 2023 synod (and now the 2024 synod) on synodality

At the moment in church circles the great buzzwords are "Synodality" and "Synod". But for the vast majority of Catholics it is not something they are overly familiar with but which could have massive impact on us as a faith community. On this weeks podcast, the C&SI team have part two of a four part series looking at what it all means, what has been happening and what is next. We look at what happened in the diocesan phase talking through the Limerick diocesan experience with Rose O'Connor and Nessa Breen. We have our regular run through notices and saints of the week and of course our reflection on the Sunday gospel which this week is John's account of the meeting with the Woman at the Well.Synod on SynodalityIn October 2021 Pope Francis formally launched the two-year global consultation process leading to the 2023 synod (and now the 2024 synod) on synodality which focuses on the theme, “For a Synodal Church, Communion, Participation and Mission". Pope Francis has calle

At the moment in church circles the great buzzwords are "Synodality" and "Synod". But for the vast majority of Catholics it is not something they are overly familiar with but which could have massive impact on us as a faith community.On this weeks podcast, the C&SI team have part two of a four part series looking at what it all means, what has been happening and what is next. We look at what happened in the diocesan phase talking through the Limerick diocesan experience with Rose O'Connor and Nessa Breen.Synod on SynodalityIn October 2021 Pope Francis formally launched the two-year global consultation process leading to the 2023 synod (and now the 2024 synod) on synodality which focuses on the theme, “For a Synodal Church, Communion, Participation and Mission". Pope Francis has called for the widest and deepest consultation globally, inviting each person to “look others in the eye and listen to what they have to say.” Each Diocese in Ireland engaged in this process of listeni

At the moment in church circles the great buzzwords are "Synodality" and "Synod". But for the vast majority of Catholics it is not something they are overly familiar with but which could have massive impact on us as a faith community. On this weeks podcast, the C&SI team begin a four part series looking at what it all means, what has been happening and what is next.We have our regular run through the saints of the week and of course our reflection on the Sunday gospel which this week is the Mathews account of the Transfiguration. In October 2021 Pope Francis formally launched the two-year global consultation process leading to the 2023 synod (and now the 2024 synod) on synodality which focuses on the theme, “For a Synodal Church, Communion, Participation and Mission". Pope Francis has called for the widest and deepest consultation globally, inviting each person to “look others in the eye and listen to what they have to say.” Each Diocese in Ireland engaged in this process of liste

At the moment in church circles the great buzzwords are "Synodality" and "Synod". But for the vast majority of Catholics it is not something they are overly familiar with but which could have massive impact on us as a faith community. On this weeks podcast, the C&SI team begin a four part series looking at what it all means, what has been happening and what is next. In October 2021 Pope Francis formally launched the two-year global consultation process leading to the 2023 synod (and now the 2024 synod) on synodality which focuses on the theme, “For a Synodal Church, Communion, Participation and Mission". Pope Francis has called for the widest and deepest consultation globally, inviting each person to “look others in the eye and listen to what they have to say.” Each Diocese in Ireland engaged in this process of listening and consultation and submissions from each Diocese were returned to the Episcopal conference which in turn was forwarded as the response of the Irish Church to th

Trocaire marks its 50th birthday this February and with the onset of Lent, launches its annual Lenten campaign focusing on the food crisis on the Horn of Africa and especially in Somalia. Colm Hogan joins the podcast team to take us through the background to this years appeal.We have our regular run through the saints of the week and of course our few thoughts on the Sunday gospel (Matthew 4:1-11). The gospel of the first Sunday of Lent is Matthews account of the temptation of Jesus in the dessert.Trocaire Lenten Campaign 2023Trocaire is the development agency of the Irish Conference of Bishops (Caritas Ireland) and this week Colm Hogan join us to share about their 2023 Lenten campaign. He extends the thanks of Trocaire for the on going support of Irish people over the last 50 years and their contribution to the work that Trocaire has done. - Meet the Mahat family from Somalia on this year’s Trócaire Lent Box- Parish resources including weekly reflections & Stations of the Cross 

Trocaire marks its 50th birthday this February and with the onset of Lent, launches its annual Lenten campaign focusing on the food crisis on the Horn of Africa and especially in Somalia. Colm Hogan joins the podcast team to take us through the background to this years appeal.Trocaire is the development agency of the Irish Conference of Bishops (Caritas Ireland) and this week Colm Hogan join us to share about their 2023 Lenten campaign. He extends the thanks of Trocaire for the on going support of Irish people over the last 50 years and their contribution to the work that Trocaire has done.- Meet the Mahat family from Somalia on this year’s Trócaire Lent Box- Parish resources including weekly reflections & Stations of the Cross 

It is hard to believe how quickly the liturgical calendrical wheel turns as we are just out of Christmas, settling into Ordinary time and we find ourselves down the door of Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the season of Lent!  To help us to prepare ourselves to celebrate this "joyful" season we are joined by Fr Frank Duhig who shares a reflection with us as we enter Lent. Fr Frank examines the origins of Lent, the counter-cultural message of self denial and how a well lived Lent can force us to examine our comfort zones and how we can integrate the three traditional exercises associated with Lent (prayer, fasting and alms giving) into our modern lives.

It is hard to believe how quickly the liturgical calendrical wheel turns as we are just out of Christmas, settling into Ordinary time and we find ourselves down the door of Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the season of Lent!  To help us to prepare ourselves to celebrate this "joyful" season we are joined by Fr Frank Duhig who shares a reflection with us as we enter Lent. Fr Frank examines the origins of Lent, the counter-cultural message of self denial and how a well lived Lent can force us to examine our comfort zones and how we can integrate the three traditional exercises associated with Lent (prayer, fasting and alms giving) into our modern lives.We have our regular run through the saints of the week (abbreviated of course for Lent!) and Fr Frank and John reflect on the Sunday gospel (Matthew 5:38-48).

On this weeks programme C&SI takes a look at the issue of the persecution of Christians around the world. With reports that Over 360 million Christians suffering persecution in the world in what is an ecumenical martyrdom amongst all denominations, we look at the challenges where Christians are still giving their life for faith in Jesus Christ and the deafening silence around the issue in the western media with a particular focus on northern Nigeria and Nicaragua. When we talk about being "persecuted" those of us in western democracies need to take a small reality check before we can take that title!We focus in on two particular countries - Nigeria and Nicaragua - and look at what the situation is on the ground in both countries. In norther Nigeria where Christians are facing death and displacement from extremists without the proper control of government and in Nicaragua where the government is attacking the institutional church as the last voice of opposition which has not bowed to their demand

On this weeks programme C&SI takes a look at the issue of the persecution of Christians around the world. With reports that Over 360 million Christians suffering persecution in the world in what is an ecumenical martyrdom amongst all denominations, we look at the challenges where Christians are still giving their life for faith in Jesus Christ and the deafening silence around the issue in the western media with a particular focus on northern Nigeria and Nicaragua. When we talk about being "persecuted" those of us in western democracies need to take a small reality check before we can take that title!We focus in on two particular countries - Nigeria and Nicaragua - and look at what the situation is on the ground in both countries. In norther Nigeria where Christians are facing death and displacement from extremists without the proper control of government and in Nicaragua where the government is attacking the institutional church as the last voice of opposition which has not bowed to their demand

C&SI are joined on this weeks podcast by Pat Keey, president of the Fr Willie Doyle Association to share with us the story of this heroic priest and chaplain who died during World War I. Posited as an ecumenical martyr of charity who died while attending to soldiers on the front, his cause for canonisation was formerly opened in October 2022 in the diocese of Meath which is the beginning of the formal process to get him beatified and canonised. We have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends including saints of the week, as well of course as a reflection on this Sunday's gospel which is the reflection on being salt of the earth and being light of the world. Fr Willie Doyle SJPat Kenny (president of the Fr Willie Doyle Association) joins us on this weeks podcast to share the story of Fr Willie Doyle and the fact that his cause for canonisation has been formally been opened.Fr Doyle was renowned for his heroism as a military chaplain during World War I, and since his death on 16 August 191

C&SI are joined on this weeks podcast by Pat Keey, president of the Fr Willie Doyle Association to share with us the story of this heroic priest and chaplain who died during World War I. Posited as an ecumenical martyr of charity who died while attending to soldiers on the front, Pat Kenny (president of the Fr Willie Doyle Association) joins us on this weeks podcast to share the story of Fr Willie Doyle and the fact that his cause for canonisation has been formally been opened.Fr Doyle was renowned for his heroism as a military chaplain during World War I, and since his death on 16 August 1917, he has developed a reputation for sanctity and intercessory power. His cause was formally opened at a ceremony in the cathedral of Christ the King on Sunday 20 November 2022.Willie Doyle SJ was born in Dublin in 1873 to an affluent Catholic family and entered the Society of Jesus in 1891. He taught in two Jesuit schools, Clongowes Wood College and Belvedere College and was ordained in 1908. He volunteered as a chap