Tape Date: 24th June 1998

 Try as you might, there is no way you can escape the World Cup! On this tape we hear from author and journalist Joe O'Connor about the meaning of football in modern life. We also hear about a recent Traveller's trip to Romania and Niamh Gaynor talks to us about Third World Debt.

Side 1

1. Crossways. News in the Church and the World. Amnesty International, in their annual report have deplored the fact that 50 years after the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the situation of torture and abuse world-wide is worse than ever. In our main report we hear from Amnesty's national director, Mary Lawlor, about their assessment of the situation. The news was read by Alan McGuckian, SJ, and Elaine Comerford.

Time: 6.35

2. Travellers' Appeal for Romanian Children: In the month of May 13 young travellers set of with supplies for an orphanage in Romania. Johanna O'Leary and Bridget Connors, both 18, were among them. Elaine Comerford spoke to both girls about the trip, what they found and how it affected them. Elaine began by asking Johanna where the idea came from.

In: (O'Leary) "Well, we were doing...........pubs and whatever." Out: (O'Leary)

Time: 5.28

3. Expectant Faith: In this interview, Fr. Pat Collins, CM, author of a recent book called Expectant Faith, talks to Cáit Mulligan, CHF, about faith as trust in God. Cáit asked him about he case of many people who feel that their prayers are not being answered. Expectant Faith is published by Columba Press, price £9.99.

In: (Mulligan) "What about all....................strong faith already." Out: (Collins)

Time: 5.39

4. New Works for FCJ Sisters (Faithful Companions of Jesus): Most people associate the FCJ Sisters with big schools. In fact when they were founded in France in 1820 their aims were much broader. Today they are involved in a variety of works in sixteen different countries. In July members of the Congregation from all over the world will meet in Dublin to reflect on their life and work and to set directions for the future. Marie Stuart, RSM, talked to Eileen Keane, FCJ, about the Congregation and their work. First she asked her if their move to different works is a change of direction for the sisters.

In: (Keane) "Well really it’s that .............deal with young people." Out: (Keane)

Time: 5.39

Side 2

1. Pax Christi International Route: Pax Christi is a Catholic lay organisation for peace and justice. This year the Irish branch is hosting over 100 visitors from abroad. They will travel on foot around different parts of the country, meeting local groups and organisations, promoting dialogue and reconciliation, praying and forming friendships. They are still looking for Irish people to participate. Elaine Comerford spoke to Cathal Seoighe(sho-ig-a) about the event. Cathal is a student of Genetics in Trinity College and has worked with Pax Christi for many years. Further information about the event can be obtained from Fr. Richard Sheehan at 01 608 1260.

In: (Seoighe) "Pax Christi International...........to take part." Out: (Seoighe)

Time: 4.15

2. A God of Love and not of Fear, Spirituality for the Elderly: Maura Clune is a Sister of Our Lady of Sion, an international congregation established to promote reconciliation between different faiths and improved relationships between Christians and Jews. She is seventy-seven, and has appeared on television many times. Maura gives retreats and workshops and she is concerned about the need to develop a spirituality for older people where they can celebrate their lives and their work and live free of fear. Marie Stuart, RSM, talked to her about God and the whole idea of a spirituality for older people.

In: (Stuart) "Maura you talk about ...........I’ve forgotten them." Out: (Clune)

Time: 5.16

3. The World Cup: Once again our T.V. screens have been invaded by World Cup fever. Undeniably, it has become one of the modern world’s most passionately shared events. During the last World Cup, author and journalist Joe O’Connor travelled around America with the Irish fans. His subsequent Sunday Tribune columns reported on fun, frolics and near religious devotion which the World Cup can inspire. Recently, he spoke to Maria O’Loughlin about the meaning of football in modern life.

In: (O'Loughlin) "Love it or loathe.........relatively uncomplicated." Out:(O'Connor) Time: 5.39

4. The Third World Debt; Where does it come from? Can it be repaid?: The Debt and Development Coalition of Ireland together with numerous groups from all over the world are promoting a petition to have the Third World Debt cancelled or reduced for the millennium. The Jesuits have launched a new initiative to address the debt issue. Marie Stuart, RSM, talked to Niamh Gaynor, co-ordinator of the project, about the impact of the debt on the people of the Third World. First she asked her where the debts came from originally. (The Debt and Development Coalition can be contacted at 01-8571828 and Niamh Gaynor of the Jesuits

for Debt Relief and Development can be contacted at 01-8556814)

In: (Gaynor) "Well I suppose to see.................. but at what cost." Out: (Gaynor)

Time: 6.27