Show Notes
Putin and the Russian Orthodox Church: Donnacha Ó Beacháin. Report: Fashion of religious vestments – Siofra Mulqueen. Catholic upbringing as literary inspiration: novelist Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin. Spiritual roots of protest songs: David Stowe. Essay: Weather woes and the Child of Prague:
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Faith in space – Leo Enright. The story of Knock Airport – Nikki Carter. Philippa Hanna, Christian singer/songwriter. Report: Evangelical worship. Divorce in a changing Ireland – Lindsey Earner-Byrne. Essay: The quiet miracle of Spring – Rosalind Skillen.
Origin and tradition of the Stations of the Cross – Fr. Kieran O’Mahony. Report: The Easter story through children’s eyes – Siofra Mulqueen. Artistic portrayals of the crucifixion – Paul Whittington. What is a good death? – Ursula Bates, Jean Callanan and Eileen Nolan. Easter essay – Jennifer Horgan.
Glenstal Abbey - extended report. Síofra Mulqueen explores the daily lives and work of the monks who live in this Benedictine community.
Pete Hegseth's conservative Christian convictions – Marion McKeone. ISIS Brides - Dr. Nussaibah Younis. Report: Glenstal Abbey by Siofra Mulqueen. Ireland’s first transgender Minister – Teagan MacAodhagáin. Essay: On Penance and Politics by Kevin Hargaden.
Lorraine O’Connor & Hafsah Seyed on celebrating Eid. Jan ní Fhlanagain reports on reimagining spirituality. Andrew Graystone discusses the challenges facing new Archbishop of Canterbury, and Gina Menzies explores the Feast of the Assumption.