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Orla Wright

Articles by Orla

Responding to our baptismal call

Each year I am often met with surprise when I tell people that Easter is actually a busier time for the Catholic Church than Christmas.

Month of remembrance

When I grew up in Ireland, folklore and faith were intertwined in many celebrations.

A Rite of Election ceremony.

Welcoming new members into the faith family

Welcoming a new member into the family – whether it is a newborn baby, a newly adopted child, or someone joining through marriage – brings a mix of joy, hope and sometimes apprehension. This addition changes the dynamics of our family life, and we open our hearts, eager to share love, traditions and daily experiences, hoping the new member will fit in and embrace us.

Celebrating mother of all mothers

Mother’s Day, which is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, can evoke a strong and complex range of emotions.

From mourning to gratitude

As a child I was under the impression that Lent was primarily a season of mourning.