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Appearing six times a year, each 72-page issue will offer opportunities for dialogue between the experience and inheritance of Christian faith and the concerns of today’s world, political, economic, artistic and religious. It will help the reader to become familiar with theological and spiritual insights, offering encouragement to live the Christian faith with greater vigour and joy amidst the practical realities of daily life.
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Conversations
September-October 2024
An Honourable Pact with Solitude
Edward Walsh engages with works by Garcia Marquez, Astor Piazzola, and Duke Ellington.
Mission Statements
John Scally reflects on the creative contributions made by Irish missionaries overseas and on the wisdom they bring with them on their return.
Is the Catholic Church too Pope-centric?
T.P. O’Mahony relates the modern experience of popes having direct worldwide influence, through broadcasting and travel, to the more conciliarist practice of earlier centuries.
Communion
Sara Parvis continues her series of articles on ‘Synodality in the Early Church’.
The World Synod and the Future of the Synodal Path in Germany
Johanna Rahner shows how the German Synodal Path, though different, was not far out and was truly Catholic. What is needed is to continue implementing the vision of Vatican II, and to find an agreed theological vision for the future.
Synodality and the US Church
Thomas P. Rausch, S.J., examines the question of to what extent the synodal process initiated by Pope Francis was welcomed by US Catholics.
Re-charging the Church’s Heartbeat
Thomas McCarthy, O.P., offers reflections in time of synodality, stressing the need for reaching decisions.
Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich and Synods of Bishops
John Cooney reviews the contribution the late cardinal made to Vatican policy, to synods of bishops, and to ecumenical understanding.
Dark Night and Salvation History
Cyprian Love, O.S.B., argues that salvation history has a special connection with temporary loss of faith or a ‘dark night’ experience (and, by extension, all forms of spiritual dryness).
The Future of Work
David Begg reports on research carried out by the University of Limerick, pointing to a renewed need for social partnership because of potential labour market changes arising from climate change, artificial intelligence, inflation expectation, and recruitment and retention.
Major Problems for Planet Earth as the Oceans Warm
Seán McDonagh points to how Hurricane Beryl, coming so early in the season, predicts that more powerful storms will happen in the future.
Does Digital Healthcare Mean Health for All?
Isabelle Smyth, M.M.M., notes the likely outcome of the development of degrees in digital health. The day may not be far off when each person’s unique biometric print will protect all their personal health data wherever they travel.
From Catholicism to Catholicity
Stephen Cummins, O.P., introduces some candid reflections to be found in the writings of Tomas Halik, the Czech priest, theologian and psychotherapist, on the relationship between religions and culture in contemporary society.
The Tree of Life
Reflections on a reredos sculpture by Imogen Stuart.
Conversations
September-October 2024
An Honourable Pact with Solitude
Edward Walsh engages with works by Garcia Marquez, Astor Piazzola, and Duke Ellington.
Mission Statements
John Scally reflects on the creative contributions made by Irish missionaries overseas and on the wisdom they bring with them on their return.
Is the Catholic Church too Pope-centric?
T.P. O’Mahony relates the modern experience of popes having direct worldwide influence, through broadcasting and travel, to the more conciliarist practice of earlier centuries.
Communion
Sara Parvis continues her series of articles on ‘Synodality in the Early Church’.
The World Synod and the Future of the Synodal Path in Germany
Johanna Rahner shows how the German Synodal Path, though different, was not far out and was truly Catholic. What is needed is to continue implementing the vision of Vatican II, and to find an agreed theological vision for the future.
Synodality and the US Church
Thomas P. Rausch, S.J., examines the question of to what extent the synodal process initiated by Pope Francis was welcomed by US Catholics.
Re-charging the Church’s Heartbeat
Thomas McCarthy, O.P., offers reflections in time of synodality, stressing the need for reaching decisions.
Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich and Synods of Bishops
John Cooney reviews the contribution the late cardinal made to Vatican policy, to synods of bishops, and to ecumenical understanding.
Dark Night and Salvation History
Cyprian Love, O.S.B., argues that salvation history has a special connection with temporary loss of faith or a ‘dark night’ experience (and, by extension, all forms of spiritual dryness).
The Future of Work
David Begg reports on research carried out by the University of Limerick, pointing to a renewed need for social partnership because of potential labour market changes arising from climate change, artificial intelligence, inflation expectation, and recruitment and retention.
Major Problems for Planet Earth as the Oceans Warm
Seán McDonagh points to how Hurricane Beryl, coming so early in the season, predicts that more powerful storms will happen in the future.
Does Digital Healthcare Mean Health for All?
Isabelle Smyth, M.M.M., notes the likely outcome of the development of degrees in digital health. The day may not be far off when each person’s unique biometric print will protect all their personal health data wherever they travel.
From Catholicism to Catholicity
Stephen Cummins, O.P., introduces some candid reflections to be found in the writings of Tomas Halik, the Czech priest, theologian and psychotherapist, on the relationship between religions and culture in contemporary society.
The Tree of Life
Reflections on a reredos sculpture by Imogen Stuart.
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