Earth Day Should be Every Day

Earth Day Should be Every Day

Earth Day should be every day, writes Fr Shay Cullen, as we recognise and celebrate the miracle of life itself on this unique planet, with millions of diverse amazing creatures making up wondrous biodiversity that exists nowhere else in the known universe. How blessed...
The Hope of Easter

The Hope of Easter

Let us turn our minds and hearts to the spiritual values of life. This is the sacred time of year when we recall the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, the man from Nazareth, writes Fr Shay Cullen. His life commitment to goodness and self-sacrifice as a champion...
Palm Sunday: Talking Truth to Power that Exploits the Poor

Palm Sunday: Talking Truth to Power that Exploits the Poor

Christians everywhere will be celebrating Palm Sunday this weekend, a day when the Gospel account tells of Jesus of Nazareth being escorted by his supporters into the city of Jerusalem. They waved branches of palm trees and called him Messiah, a role he never claimed...
The Power of the Innocent

The Power of the Innocent

A new law setting the age of consent at 16 years old has just been passed in the Philippines. Any sexual act with a minor 16 years and below will be statutory rape carrying a life sentence. Standing against child sexual abuse, campaigning for improved child protection...
The Plastic That Kills

The Plastic That Kills

Phasing out plastic by reducing demand is the only option writes Columban missionary, Fr Shay Cullen. It is encouraging to see active youth groups walking along beaches and riverbanks scooping up discarded plastic wrappings, bottles, bags, slippers and plastic junk...