Praise for this day

Blest are the pure in heart

Speaking to the soul

Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said.

UK Faith leaders make call for environment-focused economic recovery

UK faith leaders have called on the Government to ensure its economic recovery plan does not bypass care for the Environment

Lucky Derry couple count their blessings with gift to charity

Support for Christian Aid from couple who survived cancer and coronavirus

Closing Service at St Mary’s, Donnybrook

Structural instability of the building and decline in size of congregation

Coronavirus: Donations to Catholic Church down 80%

Priests agree 25% drop in personal income and voluntary redundancy scheme in place

Irish news digest – July 6

Derry International Choir Festival is getting an online make-over

On the web – July 6

Review of the news media with internet links

Praise for this day

Come Down O Love Divine

Speaking to the soul

I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. I long for the Lord more than sentries long for the dawn, yes, more than sentries long for the dawn... Psalm 130:5-6 NLT

Irish Catholic bishops respond to Department of Health’s “Terminations of Pregnancy” report

The report…represents a fresh call to conversion for individuals, for the political establishment and for society.

Church of Ireland Gazette back in print

The Church of Ireland Gazette is back in print today having been published in online format only during the height of the Covid-19 restrictions.

“Prayer Stations” erected in Edinburgh church garden

The church building is still closed due to the pandemic

Protesters demand redesign of state flag in USA

Mississippi is removing the Confederate battle flag from state banner. 'In God We Trust' may be added

Irish news digest – July 4

Rector raises £750 with a virtual Tour de France

On the web – July 4

Review of the news media with internet links

Praise for this day

For Unto Us A Child Is Born

Speaking to the soul

Oh, praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, you who serve at night in the house of the Lord. Lift your hands toward the sanctuary, and praise the Lord. Psalm 134:1-2 NLT

Churches warned to prepare for ‘tidal wave of poverty’

Christian charity The Trussell Trust has reported an increase in demand for emergency food parcels during the pandemic

Support for Trump slips among white evangelicals

Support for Donald Trump has slipped in one of his core supporter groups - white evangelicals - although most still say they would vote for him.

Cardinal Tong: Key is to maintain unity

In view of the application of the security law in Hong Kong, Cardinal Tong prays that “there will be one flock and one shepherd”.

Irish news digest – July 3

Historic fallen tree to carve out new future

On the web – July 3

Review of the news media with internet links

Praise for this day – Just a closer walk with thee

Speaking to the soul

Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself, like a weaned child who no longer cries for its mother’s milk. Yes, like a weaned child is my soul within me. Psalm 131:2 NLT

Northern Ireland churches put safety first for restart

Rev Mark McConnell of St Patrick’s C of I in Ballymena said It may take a week or two for services to restart

Cathedral altar to display painting depicting a black Jesus

A cathedral in England has placed a painting of the Last Supper featuring a black Jesus above its altar in a show of support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

Pandemic in Ireland One Hundred Years Ago

An archive through the Lens of the Church of Ireland Gazette

Chinese restaurant in town centre to be converted into a church

A Chinese restaurant will soon have a new lease of life as a creative church aimed at young adults.

Irish news digest – July 2

The Big DDYC Camp Out is a big success