Synodal Sunday Gospel Reflection for Pentecost Sunday, 28th May 2023

During the diocesan stage of the Universal Synod, people called for courses, resources, and dynamic spaces where they could explore or deepen their own faith, spirituality, and understanding of Scripture on a personal level. One initiative being made available in 2023 is this series of short video reflections on the Sunday Gospel each week. Watch out for a new video every Thursday, which will have the Synodal Sunday video reflection for the upcoming Sunday. Please feel free to share these videos as widely as possible - on your websites, your social media platforms, and with others on your networks.

World Communications Day 2023 - Archbishop Eamon Martin

World Communications Day 2023 - Archbishop Eamon Martin

Abortion - Changing the Narrative

Bishop Kevin Doran and Petra Conroy from the Council of Life take us through some key points from the Catholic Bishops' statement 'Abortion - Changing the Narrative.'

Full statement - www.catholicbishops.ie
See also www.prayforlife.ie to sign up for the annual "Pray for Life" novena that starts on 23 May 2023 and concludes on the Feast of the Visitation (31 May)

"We will not be silenced .... " Dr Kirsten Fuller

“On the issue of freedom of conscience for healthcare workers, last week’s report contains several recommendations that, if approved, would effectively do away with all freedom of conscience protections and coerce doctors to both facilitate and participate in abortions, in violation of their conscience.”Dr Kirsten Fuller speaking at the March for Life in Dublin on 1st May 2023

Take the Risk for Christ

Have you ever thought that the Lord might be calling you to be a priest? Five priests from around Ireland share how they followed their vocation to the Diocesan priesthood, explaining what a priest is and his sublime mission in the world.

This video was made at the request of the National Vocations Office, an office within the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference, in honour of the Year for Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood held from April 30, 2023- April 21, 2024. The theme for the year is "Take the Risk for Christ."

'Take the Risk for Christ' Conference - Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne

Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne, Parish Priest and host of 'The Brendan Option' speaking at Evangelisation & Vocation Conference 2023, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth.

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"This (smartphone) is not an instrument .. this is culture" - AB Rino Fisichella

Archbishop Rino Fisichella (Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization) on need for the Church to understand digital culture if it is to understand new evangelisation and vocation

Address at Evangelisation and Vocation Conference in Maynooth on 25th April 2023

#Vocation #Priest #Priesthood #Christ #Christian #God #JesusChrist #CatholicMedia #Catholic #Christianity #Irish #Ireland #vatican #evangelisation

People have been very encouraging - Seminarian Stephen Sherry

"The people that I have encountered ... have been very encouraging of what I feel I have been called to do"

Seminarian Stephen Sherry speaking at recent #taketheriskforChrist Evangelisation and Vocation Conference .

See https://vocations.ie for more info

Take the risk for Christ - Archbishop Eamon Martin

"I am meeting really fantastic priests every day of the week who have found their life to be so fulfilled ..." Archbishop Eamon Martin speaking on the Year of Vocations for Diocesan Priesthood #taketheriskforChrist

More info at http://vocations.ie

Private video

A talk given by Prof. Michael A. Conway at the All Hallows Trust conference 22 April 2023 Dublin.

The Irish input in Prague and where it came from - #SynodPrague2023

Julieann Moran and Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon had the responsibility at the Continental Synodal Assembly in Prague of relaying in 6 minutes some of the key insights that had emerged in the synodal process in Ireland. We hear from them what were the issues that they focused on and what took away from the Assembly itself.

Address by Irish Delegation at #SynodPrague2023

Julieann Moran and Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon share with the Continental Assembly in Prague what has emerged to date from the Irish Church through the Synodal process of discernment