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The utility of religious belief

The pragmatic thinker, William James (1842–1910) is easily one of the most lucid of philosophers, with a charming and attractive writing style. It is no coincidence his brother, Henry James, is one of the finest novelists of the 20th century. William's most famous book, The Varieties of Religious Experience, is one of the great classic accounts of the subject. Another recommendation is the keen attention shown by James to questions of faith. One of the first modern psychologists, James, unlike the Freudians, recognised the importance of the religious dimension in human life.

Aughrim clergyman ‘happ-pea’ for Malawi farmers this Christian Aid Week

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An Aughrim clergyman is celebrating the success of farming communities in southern Malawi who have seen their lives transformed after receiving a fairer price for their pigeon pea crop.

­Through the glass darkly

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In the English city of Norwich, if you go to the outskirts of the city, you will find the small church of St Julian. I have just finished reading a new novel by Claire called I, Julian, a beautifully written imagining of the life and times of this celebrated English mystic.

A trip down memory lane with Pernet

Pernet CLG, a local organisation committed to promoting education and relieving disadvantage and social exclusion, will hold its social gathering at Galway Rowing Club on Sunday May 28 at 6.30pm.

Celebrate twenty years with Redeemed Christian Church of God Bethel Parish

RCCG Bethel Parish is a part of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, arguably the fastest growing church in the world today, with more than 6000 parishes around the world and over three million members.

Holy Spirit Revival Teaching and Healing Service at Drum Community Centre

Members of the local public are warmly welcome to attend a free two night event in Drum Community Hall with gospel music, teaching and preaching from the bible and ministering of healing to the sick according to the gospel of Mark 16:15-20.

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Sometime before 1905, John Bagnell Bury, Regius Professor of Modern History at Cambridge, son of a Church of Ireland clergyman, and already one of the most distinguished historians of his time, turned his attentions to St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

Galway annual Novena commences on Monday

The final preparations are being made in Galway Cathedral for the upcoming annual Novena which runs for nine days from Monday March 6 to Tuesday March 14.

Through the glass darkly

In sonnet 78, by Shakespeare we catch the poet’s oblique allusion to the physical effects of the destruction wrought by the Reformation –

Tyrone GAA legend Mickey Harte to speak at Novena

‘Faith In Challenging Times’ is the theme of this year's Galway Cathedral Novena which takes place March 6-14.

 

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