Time to Think

Why St Thérèse of Lisieux’s ‘Little Way’ still inspires millions

THIS week, we begin the month of October. Beginning on Thursday with the feast of St Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897), known as the ‘Little Flower’ or Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face.

Time to Think: Easter is much more than chocolate and lamb

Why the Advent season offers a message our world needs now

Sr Stan: a fearless campaigner for those on the outside

Time to Think: Leo’s reassuring calmness and confidence already clear to see

Fr Paddy Byrne: The message of the Good Samaritan is reflected all around us

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

IT was a lawyer who asked Jesus in the Gospel, ‘Who is my neighbour?’ He was probably expecting a definition that would determine the limits of his obligations.

Fr Paddy Byrne: When did you last say your prayers?

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Prayer is the language of the soul.

Time to Think: St John Henry Newman, a ‘doctor’ of the Church

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

POPE Leo XIV has declared St John Henry Newman a ‘doctor’ of the Church, bestowing one of the Catholic Church’s highest honours on the deeply influential 19th century Anglican convert, who remains a unifying figure among conservatives and ...

Fr Paddy: Brother Kevin of the Capuchin Day Centre was a living saint

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

A prophet is grounded and yet courageous in witnessing the good news

Time To Think: ‘Shawshank’ contains a profound message of hope

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

A MORAL compass offers direction informed by values. Christianity is a wonderful moral compass, based on Gospel values of faith, hope and love.

Time to Think: The miraculous story of St Peregrine Laziosi

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

AS WE MOVE through life, we all can agree with the these words of wisdom: ‘our health is our wealth. ’ Health of body and peace of mind are important and valued gifts that perhaps are not fully appreciated until they are made feel vulnerable.

Time to Think: It is in small things that the Kingdom of God is found

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

AS we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, I’m conscious of all that we have to be grateful for. Many long for what so often we take for granted.

Time To Think: The bells of Notre Dame Cathedral are ringing once again

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

NEVER underestimate the incredible genius that defines our human spirit. The gift of creativity and vision always brings hope and optimism. Hope is a great gift and an important value to maintain and cherish these days.

Time to Think: We need to listen to the needs of those who care for others

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024

IN every community, often silently and heroically, are people who voluntarily care for a vulnerable loved one. For me, personally, those who care for a vulnerable loved one are truly inspirational.

Time to Think: Compassion and kindness are vital to our survival

Sun, 18 Aug, 2024

RECENT violent protests in the United Kingdom regarding racial tensions display firsthand the horrible reality of racism and prejudice. We live in turbulent times, where polarisation and extremism are becoming all too familiar.

Time to Think: May the month of August bring a bountiful harvest

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024

TIME and seasons come and go. So far, 2024 seems to have moved very quickly and it's hard to believe that autumn begins this week. Traditionally, August is associated with harvest and thanksgiving.

Fr Paddy Byrne: What would Jesus say to the Good Samaritans of today?

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Time to Think is a reflective opinion column written by Fr Paddy Byrne

Time to Think: Far-right extremism is a clear and present danger

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024