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James C. Dobson, Ph.D., was founder and chairman emeritus of Focus on the Family. His vision and philosophy shaped the ministry at its inception and supplied the impetus for its outreach for over three decades. Even after his departure in 2010, the ministry’s mission continued to be a reflection of Dr. Dobson’s commitment to strengthening […]

They call it Gridiron in the States. We call it American Football. It’s fast. It’s fierce. And it’s coming to Dublin! This summer, the Irish Wolfhounds go head-to-head with one of the top young teams from Pittsburgh, USA. And that’s not all — witness a second clash as the UK American Football Academy takes on […]

In a small town in England, 12-year-old Ben has turned a simple idea into a heart-warming mission. It started as a class project and a pocket money idea. Ben from Derbyshire was washing his grandmother’s headstone, and noticing that many gravestones in his local cemetery were weathered and neglected, he decided to offer the service […]

Linda Mudzenda, a 21-year-old from Zimbabwe, moved Britain’s Got Talent judges to tears with her powerful version of Lauren Daigle’s ‘You Say’ and earned Alesha Dixon’s golden buzzer. Linda first began singing in church when she was 10 years old, performing alongside her sisters. By age 16, she was working with Gospel artists around the […]

Bookings are now open for Pilgrim Paths Week which will take place over Easter from Friday the 18th until Sunday the 27th of April. A guided ascent of Cnoc na dTobar (K-nook na Tobar) will be the first event on Good Friday, with other walks in Wicklow, Kerry, Clare and Mayo over Easter Weekend, which […]

Given the popularity of St Patrick’s Day, many celebrators know little about St Patrick the man. They might be surprised to learn that he never ate corned beef and cabbage, never drove snakes out of Ireland, and had no leprechaun friends. The majority of St Patrick’s Day customs, myths, and fables have been perpetuated and […]

Matej Lednik was only 22 years old when he was involved in a motorcycle accident, which changed the young student’s life forever. His injuries were so severe that he was in a coma for 14 days with a fractured spine and ribs, and eventually left hospital in a wheelchair. Matej took a long time to […]

In a recent study, it was revealed that two-thirds of American teenagers are unable to focus in class because of their phones. This distraction affects their grades and creates a chain of problems. Beyond academics, this addiction leads to increased anxiety and difficulty in making real-world connections. However, teenagers in New York are leading a […]

When Erik Ahlstrom was walking his son to school in the small Swedish ski resort of Åre, he would frequently come across litter on the street, but when he moved to Stockholm the litter problem was even worse. As a keen athlete, Erik often ran with his friends and one day they decided to collect […]

A TikTok account called “I love my job” made a series of videos asking people on the street how they enjoy their careers, and if they can give some advice for finding the perfect job. Interestingly, one of the most popular videos is a delightful interview with Mother Seraphim, who entered a contemplative order, 30 […]