Considering Grace: Unpacking the Impact – join us tomorrow for a chance to reflect together

An online conference on  ‘Considering Grace: Unpacking the Impact’, is scheduled for tomorrow, 3 December, 2-4 pm.

It is based around my book, co-authored with Jamie Yohanis, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles.

The main speakers are Canon David … Read more...

Christian modernities in Britain and Ireland in the twentieth century: Article on the Journalism of Fr Gerry Reynolds published in Contemporary British History

My article on ‘Clerical modernisers and the media in Ireland: the journalism of Fr Gerry Reynolds’, has been published in a special issue of the academic journal Contemporary British History on ‘Christian modernities in Britain and Ireland in the Read more...

Fr Gerry Reynolds on his Fifth Anniversary: Can we Continue his Journey?

Today is the fifth anniversary of the death of Fr Gerry Reynolds CSsR, who is best remembered for his three decades of service in Belfast’s Clonard Monastery and his pioneering work in ecumenism and peacebuilding.

I was privileged to write … Read more...

Register for ‘Considering Grace: Unpacking the Impact’, Online on Thursday 3 Dec

Join us for a special online event on Thursday 3 December, which reflects on the impact of my book, co-authored with Jamie Yohanis, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles. 
The conference will also mark the launch of study resources to
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JFK & the Future – My Thought for the Day on BBC Radio Ulster

Yesterday I contributed the ‘Thought for the Day’ on BBC Radio Ulster, the 57th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Click here to listen.

Or read the text of the contribution:

JFK & The Future

Fifty-seven years … Read more...

John Treacy vs Steve Ovett – My Thought for the Day on BBC Radio Ulster

Click here to listen to my Thought for the Day on BBC Radio Ulster. Or listen to it below.

It’s one for all the runners out there, reflecting on a famous 1980 race between Ireland’s John Treacy and Britain’s Steve … Read more...

Catholic Activism Today by Maureen K Day: On ‘Catholic Books Review’

I’ve reviewed Maureen K Day’s Catholic Activism Today: Individual Transformation and the Struggle for Social Justiceon the Catholic Books Review website.

It’s a worthwhile study of Catholic activism in the United States, deftly situated within historical and sociological … Read more...

Are Remote Religious Services here to Stay? Report on RTE Radio’s ‘This Week’

RTE Radio 1’s ‘This Week’ programme aired a report yesterday by Elaine Keogh asking ‘Are Remote Religious Services here to Stay?’

In-person religious services are currently prohibited in the Republic of Ireland, which is under level 5 lockdown restrictions.

Drawing Read more...

How has your religious practice changed during the pandemic?: Take the ‘Ritual Innovation Under Covid-19’ Survey

How has your religious practice changed during the Covid-19 pandemic?

Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University want to hear from people of all faiths – including leaders and laity  – about what religious practice has been like, especially given the rapid … Read more...