Podcasts about iona institute

The Apprentice often has innovative ideas when it comes to businesses, but one has cropped up, and that is Doggie Discos!A few eyebrows have been raised: is this an example of younger people prioritizing pets over starting families?David Quinn, Head of the Iona Institute joins Kieran to discuss.

Gen Z Men Are Going Back to Church. Why? An article in the New York Times identifies a cohort of people increasingly going to church which is young men. We discuss this with Breda O'Brien, Columnist with the Irish Times and Patron of the Iona Institute and also Fr Iggy O'Donavan, Augustinian Priest IN Fethard, Tipperary.

Breda O'Brien from the Iona Institute and Limerick-based Humanist, Mary O'Shea, join Joe to explore the declining number of people having religious ceremonies and instead going down a more personal route on their wedding day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new study from the Iona Institute finds that people are opting less and less for a Church wedding. But, one of the report's recommendations is for the Church to follow American Catholicism's lead and allow marriage ceremonies to take place outside of church buildings.Joining Seán to discuss Breda O'Brien, Columnist with the Irish Times and patron of the Iona Institute.

A new study from the Iona Institute finds that people are opting less and less for a Church wedding. But, one of the report's recommendations is for the Church to follow American Catholicism's lead and allow marriage ceremonies to take place outside of church buildings.Joining Seán to discuss Breda O'Brien, Columnist with the Irish Times and patron of the Iona Institute.

The consultation process on the first major revamp of the primary school curriculum in 25 years closes tomorrow. But are parents getting a big enough say in what we're teaching their kids? We discuss with David Quinn, Columnist with the Sunday Independent and Head of the Iona Institute.

The consultation process on the first major revamp of the primary school curriculum in 25 years closes tomorrow. But are parents getting a big enough say in what we're teaching their kids? We discuss with David Quinn, Columnist with the Sunday Independent and Head of the Iona Institute.

An average Irish wedding costs €26,000. In today's cost of living crisis more people are opting for so called “quiet” weddings but what are they? To tell us more was Sara Kennedy, wedding expert from The Irish Wedding Blog and also to discuss further we got reaction from David Quinn, Columnist Sunday Independent and head of the Iona Institute.

In this interview, Niall engages in a discussion with Prof. Patricia Casey, a distinguished psychiatrist, academic, journalist, and conservative commentator on social issues. Together, they delve into the upcoming referendum on Article 41 and 41.2 of the Irish Constitution, which propose significant amendments regarding the concept of family and the role of women in the home.Drawing from a recent Amarach Research opinion poll commissioned by The Iona Institute, Prof. Casey sheds light on the prevailing sentiments among mothers regarding their preferences for staying at home with their children. The poll reveals that an overwhelming majority of mothers, approximately 69%, express a desire to stay at home if afforded the opportunity, despite societal expectations and economic pressures.Furthermore, the survey underscores a perceived undervaluation of the work performed by mothers within the home, with over 70% expressing feelings of being underappreciated by society. Prof. Casey emphasizes the importance of recognizing and respecting the choices made by mothers, advocating for policies that facilitate their ability to stay at home with their children if desired.Reflecting on the constitutional amendments proposed by the referendum, Prof. Casey criticizes the government's approach, arguing that the deletion of references to mothers and the home from the Constitution fails to uphold the promises of protection and support outlined in Article 41.2. She contends that policymakers should prioritize the well-being of mothers and families over economic interests, advocating for policies that empower mothers to make choices aligned with their preferences and values.Through insightful analysis and compelling commentary, Niall and Prof. Patricia Casey navigate the complexities of gender roles, societal expectations, and the evolving landscape of family dynamics in contemporary Ireland.Join Niall Boylan and Prof. Patricia Casey in this thought-provoking discussion as they examine the implications of the referendum and advocate for greater recognition of the invaluable contributions made by mothers within the home.

The Government has today confirmed plans to hold referendums on constitutional references to family and care in March 2024. The proposed referendums will be held on International Women's Day on 8 March would broaden the definition of family beyond marriage in the constitution. Kieran was joined by Senator and Chair of the Green Party Pauline O'Reilly and David Quinn, the head of the Iona Institute.

Following the calls by the Broadcaster Sean O'Rourke for more young people to join the priesthood – we ask the, what is the future of the Catholic Church, in Ireland. We speak to David Quinn Columnist at the Sunday Times and head of Iona Institute and also Simon Lewis Principal, Carlow Educate Together NS and host of “If I were the Minister for Education” podcast.

On this weeks podcast John and Shane are doing something a little different. Normally here on C&SI we don't stray into the area of politics and controversy. However, there are times when we feel that we can contribute to the public conversation and the current discussion around euthanasia and assisted suicide which is a topic being discussed in the Joint Health Committee of the Irish Oireachtas is one such area of concern.As part of that discussion we are going to have three weeks of podcasts looking into the issue.  On this weeks podcast we have a conversation with with Dr Angelo Bottone, who is a lecturer in ethics and philosophy at various colleges in Dublin and also a contributor to the Iona Institute thinktank about the issue.We look at what is being proposed in Ireland around assisted suicide and euthanasia under the term "Dying with Dignity" and the issues and challenges it raises.Some links to consider when discussing and thinking about the issues raised. Just to note C&SI doesn't necessarily agree or disagree with the information in the links:The Magisterium of the Church on euthanasiaIrish Bishops' Submission to the ‘Dying with Dignity Bill 2020'Studies: An Irish Quarterly Review -  "Dying with Dignity": Summer 2021 | Volume 110Hope Ireland is a coalition of medical professionals and disability rights advocates who aim to bring informed perspectives to the debate around euthanasia and assisted suicide in Ireland. The Joint Committee on Assisted Dying of the Irish OireachtasIona Institute - tags on Assisted SuicideThe Life Institute - Don't assist suicideBookmark Ninja Linkages - [Website of links to various web pages on the topic]

On this weeks podcast John and Shane are doing something a little different. Normally here on C&SI we don't stray into the area of politics and controversy. However, there are times when we feel that we can contribute to the public conversation and the current discussion around euthanasia and assisted suicide which is a topic being discussed in the Joint Health Committee of the Irish Oireachtas is one such area of concern.As part of that discussion we are going to have three weeks of podcasts looking into the issue.  On this weeks podcast we have a conversation with with Dr Angelo Bottone, who is a lecturer in ethics and philosophy at various colleges in Dublin and also a contributor to the Iona Institute thinktank about the issue.We look at what is being proposed in Ireland around assisted suicide and euthanasia under the term "Dying with Dignity" and the issues and challenges it raises.We have our regular notices and saints of the week and of course our regular reflection on the weekly Sunday gospelSome links to consider when discussing and thinking about the issues raised. Just to note C&SI doesn't necessarily agree or disagree with the information in the links:The Magisterium of the Church on euthanasiaIrish Bishops' Submission to the ‘Dying with Dignity Bill 2020'Studies: An Irish Quarterly Review -  "Dying with Dignity": Summer 2021 | Volume 110Hope Ireland is a coalition of medical professionals and disability rights advocates who aim to bring informed perspectives to the debate around euthanasia and assisted suicide in Ireland. The Joint Committee on Assisted Dying of the Irish OireachtasIona Institute - tags on Assisted SuicideThe Life Institute - Don't assist suicideBookmark Ninja Linkages - [Website of links to various web pages on the topic]

In this thought-provoking episode, your host Niall delves into the highly emotional topic of abortion. Niall engages in a compelling conversation with Eilís Mulroy from the Pro Life Campaign, focusing on the review of Ireland's Abortion laws. Together, they explore crucial questions such as whether the three-day wait period should be removed, if the 12-week limit should be extended, and whether conscientious objection should be eliminated.Throughout the episode, Niall ensures a balanced discussion by inviting a variety of perspectives on this sensitive issue. One of the most heart-wrenching moments of the show comes when a brave caller shares their personal experience of having had an abortion. Their story is both heartbreaking and illuminating, shedding light on the profound emotional impact of such decisions.Additionally, Niall engages in an enlightening conversation with David Quinn from The Iona Institute, offering insightful insights into the ongoing debate surrounding abortion in Ireland. As the episode unfolds, a diverse array of callers join the conversation, expressing their agreements and disagreements on proposed changes to the abortion laws.Join us on this captivating journey as "The Niall Boylan Show" tackles the deeply complex and emotional subject of abortion, provoking thoughtful discussions that challenge existing perspectives and invite listeners to engage in this crucial debate.

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Bobby Kerr was David Quinn Columnist with the Sunday Times and Director of Iona Institute, Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney, and Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin North Central.

With a Special Oireachtas Committee set to look at assisted dying here, could we soon be following countries like Australia and Canada in making it a reality for patients near the end of their lives? Pat debated this with David Quinn, Director of The Iona Institute and with partner of late assisted dying campaigner Marie Fleming and Director with Exit International, Tom Curran,

Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest this week, and among the plaudits she has received has centered around her ‘selflessness' in always putting state duties before all else. Is that quality of ‘duty before self' still commended in modern society? Or is it at odds with the movement towards autonomy and self-fulfilment? Kieran was joined by David Quinn, columnist with the Sunday Times and Director of The Iona Institute and Piaras McEinri, Lecturer at University College Cork to discuss...

As new research reveals that only one in five wants their children placed in daycare, we debate and look at the implications of this with David Quinn Director of The Iona Institute, and also Sinead O'Moore Mother of two and Host of the stretchmarks Podcast.

Instead of pumping money into daycare, the government should give vouchers directly to parents which could be put towards the cost of crèches or make it easier for one of them to stay at home with the children. That's the view of David Quinn, Columnist with the Sunday Times and Director of the Iona Institute and he spoke to Shane this morning.

Instead of pumping money into daycare, the government should give vouchers directly to parents which could be put towards the cost of crèches or make it easier for one of them to stay at home with the children. That's the view of David Quinn, Columnist with the Sunday Times and Director of the Iona Institute and he spoke to Shane this morning.

On Thursday's Tipp Today, Fran spoke to Father Iggy O'Donovan on his calls for people to don the Ukranian colours for St Patricks Day in a gesture of solidarity, he also to Jennfier who gave her reaction to Russia's calls for Ireland to pay fr their damaged embassy gate! We spoke to Mary O'Shea about Templemore's plans for St Patricks Day, Louise Tobin from St Josephs school on the recent Deis announcement, Paddy Comyn from the AA on the rising fuel costs, Sean Murphy from Coolmoyne Transport on how the hikes are affecting his business. We also spoke to truckers Mick and Martin about the hikes affect them. Eddie spoke to us about his frustration that the angelus is now void of all religious imagery, while David Quinn from the Iona Institute spoke to us about the demonisation of nuns in Irish society. We also had our farming slot with Pat O'Toole from the Farmers Journal, Muriel Cuddy from Health Screening Plus spoke about beauty and our perception of it, we also spoke to poet Mary d'estelle Roe on her new book, PJ O'Meara from Cahir Historical Society gave us an update ahead of an outing tonight and Brendáin O'Conchuir spoke to us about a new pop up Gaeltacht in Thurles as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge!

Applications for divorce reached their highest level ever last year, according to new data from the Courts Service. Some 5,266 applications were made, an increase of 29pc on 2019, and by far the highest annual figure since divorce was introduced in 1997. Breda O'Brien, Patron of the Iona Institute and Irish Times Columnist joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

David Quinn Director of the Iona Institute gave his views on the topic. Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Senator Annie Hoey, Labour, and David Quinn, Columnist with the Sunday Times and Director of the Iona Institute, on calls for no religious involvement in the new National Maternity Hospital

Last night the Dáil formally passed a Sinn Fein motion declaring Israel to have illegally de facto annexed Palestinian territory in Jerusalem and the West Bank.  People before Profit’s motion for sanctions against Israel and the expulsion of its ambassador in Ireland were voted against.  To discuss this further we were joined on the show by  People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett and Columnist with the Sunday Times and Director of The Iona Institute, David Quinn.   Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

David Quinn of the Iona Institute and Professor Tomás Ryan of TCD

David Quinn, Director of the Iona Institute and columnist with the Sunday Times joined Mario today to discuss his idea of conservatism , his opinions of assisted suicide, church services in the pandemic and more on Mario`s Sunday Roast. To hear the full chat press the Play button below.  [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/10/11154706/David-Quinn.mp3"][/audio]

  The 'Dying with Dignity' bill was first introduced by TD John Halligan in 2015, and it is now set to be reintroduced for consideration in the Dáil by People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny tomorrow. The bill stalled when the Irish government was dissolved in 2016. The bill seeks to “make provision for assistance in achieving a dignified and peaceful end of life to qualifying persons and related matters”. But should it be made law? To discuss this, Kieran Cuddihy was joined by Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD, Dublin Mid West and David Quinn from the Iona Institute and Sunday Times columnist.

Catholic Church bashing has replaced “Brit-bashing” in modern Ireland, according to David Quinn of Ireland’s Iona Institute in episode one of Life On Planet Earth. Quinn explains to host John Aidan Byrne how rampant anti-Catholicism has engulfed Ireland where many Irish politicians, once proud of the Irish Catholic identify, are now fearful of public rebuke if they speak up for the Church. Quinn, a prolific writer and columnist for the Sunday Times and Irish Catholic, is a social commentator and conservative activist. He is the author of How We Killed God: and Other Tales of Modern Ireland. In this episode Quinn also explains how Ireland recently lost the pro-life Eighth Amendment that led to the legalization of abortion in Ireland. And Quinn explains why he has a certain sympathy for voters who pulled the plug in favor of Brexit and the UK’s decision to exit the European Union. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-aidan-byrne/support

Still no sign of the Iona Institute, time to call an end to the search...also watched a Roman documentary and it was nice about immigrants.

While I'm still waiting for The Iona Institute to call, I took a walk in a forest...

Part II of our series about The Iona Institute. Today we look at the who's who of the institute, the patrons and the directors.

This episode concludes our conversation with Sister Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D. Sister Kathleen is an Irish-American theologian, author and sacred song writer who has been engaged in the ministry of liturgical musicianship for over forty years. She is currently composer-in-residence of Schola Ministries and is the founder and director of Iona Spirituality Institute at Iona College, New York, and previously directed the Iona Institute for Peace and Justice Studies in Ireland. Sr. Kathleen is a GreenFaith Fellow who recently completed an intensive training in religious environmental leadership. Her work in this area focuses on the prophet legacy of Father Thomas Berry and The Great Work of our time. She has previously served as president of the International Thomas Merton Society, and currently sits on the board of the American Teilhard de Chardin Society. We can't lose our real connection to the vitality that's brought everything into being; the genius that brought everything into being; the hard work that every single creature which is part of my body — I am cell of their bodies, they are cells of my body — that all these cellular dimensions of this one planetary body we are, are working hard to get well. So I lean into that radically incarnate, visceral, physical, cellular kind of hope. — Sr. Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D. Note: The featured image on today's post is from Gethsemani Abbey, Kentucky. Photo by Patricia Turner is used by permission. Learn more about her and her photography by clicking here: www.aphotographicsage.blogspost.com Some of the resources and authors we mention in this episode: Sr. Kathleen Deignan, ed., Thomas Merton: When the Trees Say Nothing — Writings on Nature Sr. Kathleen Deignan, ed., Thomas Merton: A Book of Hours Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times Thomas Berry, The Great Work Anonymous, The Cloud of Unknowing Charles Péguy, The Portal of the Mystery of Hope Pope Francis, Laudato Si' Thomas Merton, Mystics and Zen Masters Thomas Merton, Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander Thomas Merton, The Sign of Jonas Paul Hawken, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming John Moriarty, A Moriarty Reader: Preparing for Early Spring John O’Donohue, To Bless the Space Between Us Sister Kathleen notes that her music is freely available online. But if you are interested in purchasing her music on CD, here are a few titles that feature the music of Sr. Kathleen: Ave: Songs of the Congregation of Notre Dame A Garden Once Again: Songs in Celebration of Creation The Gift: Songs of the Grateful Heart For me, I feel my spiritual work is to live within radical unknowing, so my prayer is in "the cloud of unknowing." Speaking of silence, you know that in the school of the cloud of unknowing, it's all about silence. The only thing that you let spring up is a passionate word of love. That's it. For me, it's also mercy.  — Sr. Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D. Episode 67: Silence and Nature: A Conversation with Sr. Kathleen Deignan (Part Two) Hosted by: Kevin Johnson With: Carl McColman, Cassidy Hall Guest: Sr. Kathleen Deignan, C.N.D. Date Recorded: April 22, 2019 I've been reading Thomas Merton since I was a young teenager. I was introduced to him during detention. At school I was always acting out in religion class, and the nun was always throwing me out of the classroom, down to the library. And the nun who was the librarian, we had this thing going, and she'd say, "In detention again, Kathleen Deignan?" and I'd say, "Yes, mother," and she'd say, "Well, read that." Boom! "Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander." The next couple of days,

This episode concludes our conversation with Sister Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D. Sister Kathleen is an Irish-American theologian, author and sacred song writer who has been engaged in the ministry of liturgical musicianship for over forty years. She is currently composer-in-residence of Schola Ministries and is the founder and director of Iona Spirituality Institute at Iona College, New York, and previously directed the Iona Institute for Peace and Justice Studies in Ireland. Sr. Kathleen is a GreenFaith Fellow who recently completed an intensive training in religious environmental leadership. Her work in this area focuses on the prophet legacy of Father Thomas Berry and The Great Work of our time. She has previously served as president of the International Thomas Merton Society, and currently sits on the board of the American Teilhard de Chardin Society. We can't lose our real connection to the vitality that's brought everything into being; the genius that brought everything into being; the hard work that every single creature which is part of my body — I am cell of their bodies, they are cells of my body — that all these cellular dimensions of this one planetary body we are, are working hard to get well. So I lean into that radically incarnate, visceral, physical, cellular kind of hope. — Sr. Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D. Note: The featured image on today's post is from Gethsemani Abbey, Kentucky. Photo by Patricia Turner is used by permission. Learn more about her and her photography by clicking here: www.aphotographicsage.blogspost.com Some of the resources and authors we mention in this episode: Sr. Kathleen Deignan, ed., Thomas Merton: When the Trees Say Nothing — Writings on Nature Sr. Kathleen Deignan, ed., Thomas Merton: A Book of Hours Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times Thomas Berry, The Great Work Anonymous, The Cloud of Unknowing Charles Péguy, The Portal of the Mystery of Hope Pope Francis, Laudato Si' Thomas Merton, Mystics and Zen Masters Thomas Merton, Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander Thomas Merton, The Sign of Jonas Paul Hawken, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming John Moriarty, A Moriarty Reader: Preparing for Early Spring John O’Donohue, To Bless the Space Between Us Sister Kathleen notes that her music is freely available online. But if you are interested in purchasing her music on CD, here are a few titles that feature the music of Sr. Kathleen: Ave: Songs of the Congregation of Notre Dame A Garden Once Again: Songs in Celebration of Creation The Gift: Songs of the Grateful Heart For me, I feel my spiritual work is to live within radical unknowing, so my prayer is in "the cloud of unknowing." Speaking of silence, you know that in the school of the cloud of unknowing, it's all about silence. The only thing that you let spring up is a passionate word of love. That's it. For me, it's also mercy.  — Sr. Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D. Episode 67: Silence and Nature: A Conversation with Sr. Kathleen Deignan (Part Two) Hosted by: Kevin Johnson With: Carl McColman, Cassidy Hall Guest: Sr. Kathleen Deignan, C.N.D. Date Recorded: April 22, 2019 I've been reading Thomas Merton since I was a young teenager. I was introduced to him during detention. At school I was always acting out in religion class, and the nun was always throwing me out of the classroom, down to the library. And the nun who was the librarian, we had this thing going, and she'd say, "In detention again, Kathleen Deignan?" and I'd say, "Yes, mother," and she'd say, "Well, read that." Boom! "Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander." The next couple of days, she'd slam something down, it would be my favorite — "The Sign of Jonas" — or something... and then I joined the Congregation, and I was blessed to have an old training, and we had a lot of silence, and I had a lot of Merton.

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Sister Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D. is an Irish-American theologian, author and sacred song writer who has been engaged in the ministry of liturgical musicianship for over forty years. She is currently composer-in-residence of Schola Ministries and is the founder and director of Iona Spirituality Institute at Iona College, New York, and previously directed the Iona Institute for Peace and Justice Studies in Ireland. Sr. Kathleen is a GreenFaith Fellow who recently completed an intensive training in religious environmental leadership. Her work in this area focuses on the prophet legacy of Father Thomas Berry and The Great Work of our time. She has previously served as president of the International Thomas Merton Society, and currently sits on the board of the American Teilhard de Chardin Society. We all come from a kind of silence of which we have no idea. We come out of a very mysterious milieu or dimension, and in some ways, if we take the poets seriously, and the mystics, we have been abiding in silence ever before we came into a sound environment. — Sister Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D. Some of the resources and authors we mention in this episode: Sr. Kathleen Deignan, ed., Thomas Merton: When the Trees Say Nothing — Writings on Nature Sr. Kathleen Deignan, ed., Thomas Merton: A Book of Hours Thomas Berry, The Great Work Thomas Merton, Mystics and Zen Masters Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Selected Writings Douglas E. Christie, The Blue Sapphire of the Mind: Notes for a Contemplative Ecology Mary Oliver, Devotions: The Selected Poems Paul Hawken, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming Anonymous, The Cloud of Unknowing Charles Peguy, The Portal of the Mystery of Hope Wolfhart Pannenberg, Historicity of Nature: Essays on Science and Theology Sister Kathleen notes that her music is freely available online. But if you are interested in purchasing her music on CD, here are a few titles that feature the music of Sr. Kathleen: Ave: Songs of the Congregation of Notre Dame A Garden Once Again: Songs in Celebration of Creation The Gift: Songs of the Grateful Heart What silence opened up for me was music, or maybe I can even say it the other way: music opened up silence for me. — Sister Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D. Episode 66: Silence and Nature: A Conversation with Sr. Kathleen Deignan (Part One) Hosted by: Kevin Johnson With: Carl McColman, Cassidy Hall Guest: Sr. Kathleen Deignan, C.N.D. Date Recorded: April 22, 2019 The challenge for us now, I think, especially for people who are laboring to be awake, or 'woke,' — people who are yearning for the transformation — is that we know it is a profound spiritual work, it is a tremendous spiritual work; we're not going to technologize our way out of this, we are not going to scheme our way out of this; because a new human being has to build up the new planetary civilization for us to go forward. And it will take centuries. — Sister Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D.  

Sister Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D. is an Irish-American theologian, author and sacred song writer who has been engaged in the ministry of liturgical musicianship for over forty years. She is currently composer-in-residence of Schola Ministries and is the founder and director of Iona Spirituality Institute at Iona College, New York, and previously directed the Iona Institute for Peace and Justice Studies in Ireland. Sr. Kathleen is a GreenFaith Fellow who recently completed an intensive training in religious environmental leadership. Her work in this area focuses on the prophet legacy of Father Thomas Berry and The Great Work of our time. She has previously served as president of the International Thomas Merton Society, and currently sits on the board of the American Teilhard de Chardin Society. We all come from a kind of silence of which we have no idea. We come out of a very mysterious milieu or dimension, and in some ways, if we take the poets seriously, and the mystics, we have been abiding in silence ever before we came into a sound environment. — Sister Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D. Some of the resources and authors we mention in this episode: Sr. Kathleen Deignan, ed., Thomas Merton: When the Trees Say Nothing — Writings on Nature Sr. Kathleen Deignan, ed., Thomas Merton: A Book of Hours Thomas Berry, The Great Work Thomas Merton, Mystics and Zen Masters Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Selected Writings Douglas E. Christie, The Blue Sapphire of the Mind: Notes for a Contemplative Ecology Mary Oliver, Devotions: The Selected Poems Paul Hawken, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming Anonymous, The Cloud of Unknowing Charles Peguy, The Portal of the Mystery of Hope Wolfhart Pannenberg, Historicity of Nature: Essays on Science and Theology Sister Kathleen notes that her music is freely available online. But if you are interested in purchasing her music on CD, here are a few titles that feature the music of Sr. Kathleen: Ave: Songs of the Congregation of Notre Dame A Garden Once Again: Songs in Celebration of Creation The Gift: Songs of the Grateful Heart What silence opened up for me was music, or maybe I can even say it the other way: music opened up silence for me. — Sister Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D. Episode 66: Silence and Nature: A Conversation with Sr. Kathleen Deignan (Part One) Hosted by: Kevin Johnson With: Carl McColman, Cassidy Hall Guest: Sr. Kathleen Deignan, C.N.D. Date Recorded: April 22, 2019 The challenge for us now, I think, especially for people who are laboring to be awake, or 'woke,' — people who are yearning for the transformation — is that we know it is a profound spiritual work, it is a tremendous spiritual work; we're not going to technologize our way out of this, we are not going to scheme our way out of this; because a new human being has to build up the new planetary civilization for us to go forward. And it will take centuries. — Sister Kathleen P. Deignan, C.N.D.  

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The Candidate brings TheJournal.ie readers closer to the presidential hopefuls. For our sixth The Candidate podcast, we bring you our news editor and presenter Sinéad O'Carroll talking to Joan Freeman. We talked to the Pieta House founder about the Iona Institute, her loan from Des Walsh, and what she thinks life is like for men in Ireland today. Images from RollingNews.ie. Music by Incompetech. Recorded at the DIT Aungier St studios.

Ahead of Pope Francis coming to Ireland, Eamon speaks to Sunday Times columnist and founder of the Iona Institute, David Quinn, about the papal visit, the crimes of the church in the wake of the latest sexual abuse revelations from America, the Vatican's response to them, celibacy, women priests and more. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Quinn is a founder of the Iona Institute, a newspaper columnist and a regular media commentator. During the marriage equality referendum campaign, David said that Should the referendum pass, a same-sex couple could demand a right to marry in a church … In Denmark, we have already seen that the Lutheran Church, a State […]

David Quinn is a founder of the Iona Institute, a newspaper columnist and a regular media commentator. During the marriage equality referendum campaign, David said that Should the referendum pass, a same-sex couple could demand a right to marry in a church ... In Denmark, we have already seen that the Lutheran Church, a State […] The post Here's How 71 – Referendum Campaigning appeared first on Here's How.

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Eamon is joined by Maria Steen of think tank and advocacy group the Iona Institute to discuss her pro life view. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Quinn is the director of the Iona Institute and a columnist with the Irish Independent. The Religious Practice and Values in Ireland study by the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference found that half of Catholics don't believe in hell, a quarter don't believe in sin or in heaven, almost a third don't believe in the afterlife […]

David Quinn is the director of the Iona Institute and a columnist with the Irish Independent. The Religious Practice and Values in Ireland study by the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference found that half of Catholics don't believe in hell, a quarter don't believe in sin or in heaven, almost a third don't believe in the afterlife […] The post Here's How 11 - Religious education, Dublin transport planning, Rape Crisis Centre funding appeared first on Here's How.

A recording of David Quinn of the Iona Institute giving a presentation of the Dictatorship of Relativism.