Scripture

Ecumenical Bible week 2016

Ger Gallagher previews the range of events that will take place around Dublin and surrounding areas during Ecumenical Bible week 2016 from 15th - 22nd May.

The Big Picture – You, the Bible and God’s Big Plan

David Payne, Director of CaFE in the UK, explains the workings of The Big Picture Bible course which is aimed at both individuals and groups.

The God of Mercy, the God of the Gospels

Fr Peter McVerry SJ discusses his latest book in which he highlights forgiveness and compassion as central to our understanding of the God of the New Testament and our lives as Christians.

WYD 2016 – Scripture series part 2

Natalie Doherty and Fr Kieran O’Mahony present the second part of a four part scripture series intended for pilgrims attending World Youth Day 2016.

WYD 2016 – Scripture series part 1

Natalie Doherty and Fr Kieran O'Mahony present the first part of a four part scripture series intended for pilgrims attending World Youth Day 2016.

The Jesse Box – bringing Bible stories to life

Gerry Malone introduces the Jesse Box - an interactive tool for children designed to engage them with Bible stories of salvation supported by a number of story manuals.

Starting to study the Bible – Jeff Cavins

Jeff Cavins has created Bible study programmes used by more than five thousand parishes in the United States, Ireland and other countries.

The Bible: Our Everlasting Story A Day with Jeff Cavins

Jeff Cavins will lead a day of reflection organised by The Living Church office in Down and Connor diocese on 21st November in Belfast.

The Four Gospels – Following in the footsteps of Jesus

Fr Maurice Hogan SCC discusses his guide to a fruitful and prayerful reading of each of the four Gospels in turn.

Quick Journey through the Bible course – Belfast

Quick Journey through the Bible Course at Sacred Heart Parish, Belfast

Scriptural view of fasting – Bishop Donal McKeown

Bishop Donal McKeown reflects on how the scriptures sees fasting as a time of grace and a key part of discipleship.

The Good News according to Francis – series trailer

Trailer for a three week series beginning on 12th March 2014 which reflects on Evangelii Gaudium from Pope Francis along with Matthew's Gospel.

The Good News according to Francis – The Francis Effect

Watch excerpt from first part of three part series The Good News according to Francis which starts on iCatholic on 12th March.

The Good News according to Francis – Part 1/3

Watch part one of a three part series - The Good News according to Francis - which looks at the Kingdom of God.

The Good news according to Francis – 2/3

watch the second part of this three part series which reflects on the teaching of Pope Francis in the light of Matthew's Gospel.

The Good News according to Francis – Part 3/3

Watch the final part of this three part series - The Good News according to Francis - entitled Belonging to the community of faith

Scripture as a source of strength in illness and bereavement

Fr Paddy Boyle reflects on scripture as a source of spiritual strength and consolation in the face of illness and death.

Talking from the Heart – Romans 10:1-17

Fr Kieran O’Mahony gives an in-depth analysis of this key text which highlights the Lord's faithfulness.

Going beyond cultural catholicism with St Paul

In this extract from a talk at SpiritFest 2013, Fr Kieran O'Mahony reflects that cultural catholicism can be a mere shell without any inner substance.

On the Road to Emmaus – SpiritFest 2013

The Gospel passage known as the Road to Emmaus (Lk 24:13-35) performed at SpiritFest 2013.

Blessed are the merciful – Dr Ruth Paterson

Dr Ruth Patterson reflects on the beatitude ' blessed are the merciful' during her address to SpiritFest 2013 entitled 'Let this be our attitude'.

IEC2012 – Through the Eyes of the Apostles

This sensory rich installation was one of the highlights of IEC2012 for many pilgrims- it transports visitors to Capernaum, the village on the shores of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus lived during His public ministry.

IEC2012 – Why no Lord’s Supper at the Last Supper

The workshop will explore the teaching on the Eucharist to be found in the Fourth Gospel: in particular, the absence of the Lord's Supper in John 13-17.