Leonard Cohen
The power of everyday mysticism
January 29, 2019
Speaking at the AGM of Irish schools trust Ceist, Pat Coyle proposed a route to take in response to these difficult times for the Church
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The coming of Christ the ‘rebel’
December 8, 2017
DECLAN O'KEEFFE :: Songwriter Jackson Brown saw Jesus as a rebel and wondered how our celebrations of Christmas today would sit with the man whose anger cleared the temple of...
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A resounding Hallelujah
November 14, 2016
TOM CASEY :: Leonard Cohen’s song “Hallelujah” stands out from a lot of contemporary pop. It shows the singer's awareness of a key theme of the Bible: surrender.
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Catechesis in the life of the church
June 30, 2025 - A new book from Messenger Publications aims to help men and women who are serving and ministering to their local catholic communities.
July Messenger: Reflections and discernment
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