In early independent Ireland, Conservative nationalism and Catholicism colluded in creating the ethos of the new state
Second Reading
New papacy, new hope?
Fr Kevin Hegarty presents the thinking of liberation theologian Leonardo Boff, who sees much hope in the new papacy
Who was Reverend Edward Nangle?
Good leadership engenders real hope
Fr Kevin Hegarty discusses the importance of hope, the theme of a Novena he attended at Graan, a monastery in Co Fermanagh
Papal Conclave makes for an interesting Lent
Jack B Yeats’ take on the West of yesteryear
Fr Kevin Hegarty discusses an exhibition of Jack B Yeats sketch books currently on show at the National Gallery in Dublin
Dennis O’Driscoll remembered
Are we in for a genuine Catholic Spring?
Fr Kevin Hegarty ponders the potential impact of Pope Francis and whether it heralds a new beginning or a false dawn
Action needed to care for vulnerable Irish overseas
Giving Easter hope to Calvary people
Fr Kevin Hegarty takes Easter as pause to consider the significance of Calvary as a symbol of hope to all those suffering