Art

How to make a St Brigid’s Cross

A step by step demonstration of how to make a St Brigid's Cross. Recorded in Kildare Town at Feile Bride 2013.

Everybody’s Icon

This video on the writing of the WMOF Icon of the Holy Family was shown at the RDS and the Phoenix Park during WMOF2018.

The Penal Cross at the Papal Mass

Fr Damian McNeice shows us the Penal Cross dating from 1763 which was on the altar at the Papal Mass in the Phoenix Park.

Fáilte Pope Francis

This publication from Columba Books arose from a competition for children to draw a picture and write a letter of welcome addressed to Pope Francis.

The raising of Jairus’ daughter – WMOF2018 Icon

Beautiful description by Iconographer Mihai Cucu of a panel from the Icon of the Holy Family which is the Gospel reading for this Sunday. 

WMOF Icon of the Holy Family – Mihai Cucu

Iconographer Mihai Cucu discusses the creation of the Holy Family Icon for WMOF2018 and how icons offer an unique perspective for contemplating the divine.

Children’s Family Album – WMOF2018

Julieann Moran explains about this art exhibition on family life which will be displayed at the World Meeting of Families in August 2018.

WMOF2018 Icon of the Holy Family – unveiling

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin anointed and unveiled this Icon on 21 August 2017 in Knock.  It will travel to every diocese in Ireland ahead of WMOF2018.

A Poem for the Ploughing

Bishop Denis Nulty invites people to visit the K&L stand at the 2015 Ploughing Championships where they can vote for the 'Poem for the Ploughing'.

Rededication of St Mel’s Cathedral – Seamus Butler

Address by Seamus Butler, Chairman of the St Mel's Cathedral Project Committee, at the Rededication Mass on 17th May 2015.

The Passion Play – Ballylinan

Watch short highlights from the final rehearsal for the 2015 Ballylinan Passion Play. Sold out except extra performance on Thursday

Liam Lawton on faith and music and new 2015 albums

Composer Liam Lawton reflects on how his music allows him to express his faith and previews two upcoming collections for 2015.

MIA 20 – Story telling and Playback Theatre

This session of story telling and playback theatre was part of the celebrations for 20th anniversary of Mercy International Association

Marriage and family Conference 2014 – Drama 4

In a powerful monologue, a woman who was emotionally abused by her father shares how it obstructed faith and the path in faith through anger.

Marriage and family Conference 2014 – Drama 3

This drama examines how faith is handed on and the struggle between parents, children and grand-children to be true to themselves while respecting others.

Marriage and Family Conference 2014 – Drama 2

This drama highlights the issue of double-standards and how we can be more concerned with saving facing in the community than dealing healthily with our problems.

Marriage and Family Conference 2014 – Drama 1

This drama highlights how time-poverty and materialism can get in the way of family but there is the will to do something constructive about it.

St. Mary’s Chapel Lane Belfast – new Chapel of Adoration

Fr James A. Boyle MHM introduces the little chapel of Adoration that was created during recent developments at the historic St Mary's Chapel Lane Belfast.

Survival – Sculpture and Poem by Freda Gilmore

Deirdre O'Rawe talks about the sculpture 'Survival' that adorns the recently renovated regional offices of Accord NI in Belfast.

Silent Presence – Integritas Garden of Presence

Patrick Treacy explains the background to the bell tower in the Garden of Presence at Integritas, a domestic centre of Christian spirituality in Kilkenny.

Absent Presence – Integritas Garden of Presence

Patrick Treacy talks about the 'Absent Presence' sculpture in the Garden of Presence at Integritas, a domestic centre of Christian spirituality in Kilkenny.