Opinion
Let's rediscover pilgrimage
It is tempting to think that pilgrimage is a thing for the few. Perhaps it is just for those hardy souls who can get the time off to yomp the Camino. But are there other options closer to home? Could it become a bigger part of our daily life?
A New Year in honour of trees
So how new is climate change, and does it mean that things are getting worse, or has the weather always been changeable and unpredictable?
As Stormont springs back into life, pray for our politicians
There is no mention in the deal of abortion nor support services to help women and unborn babies in crisis. We will be seeking a meeting with the new Minster for Health to discuss this matter urgently.
The bishop braving the Brexit divide
It's a brave church leader that ventures into Brexit territory. The debate over the UK leaving the European Union has split political parties, local communities and families.
The roaring twenties â a decade when Christians can be a voice for change for the elderly
2020 â 2030 has been designated the decade of healthy ageing by the World Health Organisation.
As the bushfires continue to rage, what might God be saying?
The danger is, of course, that God ends up saying what we want Him to say.
Progressive politicians will not win the right to run the country again until they learn to stop hectoring the electorate
We on the progressive wing of politics â liberal, left and Remainers â are still feeling pretty battered and bruised by December's election result.
Netflix's Messiah: what's it all about and is it any good?
The show has prompted controversy - Netflix has been asked not to stream it in Jordan. But my sense is it brilliantly explores what might happen if a figure akin to the Jesus of the Bible appeared today.
The truth is being lost to a touchy feely 'Jesus loves everything' mantra
If ever there was a need for the Church to stand up and proclaim the truth, this is it.
One of the best movies from the last year
One day, about a decade ago, a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic director saw something at her own clinicâand it made her instantly pro-life.
'A superintellect has monkeyed with physics': why scientists say it's rational to believe in God
Is belief in God rational? Can it be proved beyond reasonable doubt?
The circle of royal duty that Harry and Meghan are finding difficult to square
The announcement from Harry and Meghan will cause a variety of responses from the public. One of them will be sadness.
What could Donald Trump learn from 'Just War' theory?
One of the phrases trending on Twitter over the last few days has been '#FranzFerdinand' â and it's not in relation to the Scottish rock band which bears that name.
By all means support Trump, but don't worship him
Trump may be president, but he's not Jesus.
A literary festival that isn't afraid to 'do God'
Generally, faith is not well served by most literary festivals. There's a nervousness in our secular world that religion is just too weird, off-putting even.
What is the truth about the Australian bushfires?
It's hard to write objectively about something that you and your loved ones are directly involved in. But I have read so much hysteria and misinformation from both mainstream and social media that I thought it was time to add to my earlier reflections on the tragedy we are experiencing in Australia