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3rproductions@tinet.ieTape Date: 24th September 1997
On this 3R tape we hear from Fr. Martin Clarke, newly appointed Communications Officer and Principal Spokesman for the Irish Bishop's Conference. Nóirín Ní Riain tells us about her attraction to Gregorian Chant. Poet, John F. Deane shares his poim "Out of a Walled Garden" with us, written especially for the centenary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Just some of the items on this tape.
Side One:
1. Crossways: News in the Church and the World. In our main report we hear from Kevin Carroll, recently returned from working in Kenya. We hear why the Kenyan authorities will not allow an inquest into the death of Brother Larry Timmons, and how the police are viewed in Kenya. The news was read by Elaine Comerford.
Time: 5.43
2. The Bishop, The Army and Mt. Everest: What have the Irish Defence Forces, Mt. Everest and a Catholic Bishop got in common? The answer is the Most Reverend Ray Field! Bishop Field is one of two new auxiliary bishops ordained for Dublin diocese last weekend. In 1993 he was part of the succesful Irish expedition to Mt. Everest, which saw Dawson Stelfox reach the summit. The Bishop didn't quite make it that far, but he got to 20,000 feet. He was Head Chaplain of the defence forces from 1991 until his appointment as Bishop. Martin Browne asked him what it was like to combine the roles of soldier and priest.
In: (Field) "It has been wonderful.............in that area." Out: (Field)
3. New Bishops' Spokesperson: This month Fr. Martin Clarke takes up the position of full-time Communications Officer and Principal Spokesman for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference. It’s the first time that this job is being done by someone who isn’t a Bishop. The experiences that he brings to the job include six years spent working as a solicitor before entering the seminary, and thirteen years as Director of the Catholic Youth Council in Dublin. Martin Browne spoke to him about his new role. (Fr. Clarke will be formally introduced to the media at a reception in Maynooth on Monday next. This piece might be useful around then as there will probably be a lot of other media coverage of the appointment.)
In: (Browne) "Communications Officer.........and what the issues are." Out: (Clarke)
4. Gregorian Chant Experience: Nóirín Ní Riain says that she has been at her closest to God when she has been singing Gregorian Chant. She has just released a bood and CD with forty of her favourite chants, called Gregorian Chant Experience. She’s joined on the recording by seminarians from St. Patrick’s College in Thurles. The book includes the words and music of the chants, along with personal meditations on each piece. Nóirín is donating her royalties to ‘The Famine Pot’, a charity set up to alleviate children’s suffering through famine. Martin Browne spoke to her about the attraction of chant.
(‘Gregorian Chant Experience - Sing and meditate with Nóirín Ní Riain’ is published by O’Brien Press at £10.99 for the book and £12.99 for the CD.)
In: (Browne) "Nóirín, you're stone mad......do anything to sing." Out: (Ní Riain)
5. The Ottawa Process: The issue of landmines has been on the agenda of human rights groups for a long time now. Last week delegates from around 100 countries attending a landmine conference in Oslo formally adopted a draft treaty banning anti-personnel landmines. The treaty has been praised and welcomed by all non-governmental organisations. The document, however, was rejected by the U.S.A., who claimed that it fails to protect their soldiers. Elaine Comerford spoke to Annette Honan, Campaign and Education Co-Ordinator with Trocaire. She began by asking Annette how many countries are affected by the problem of landmines.
In: (Honan) "Well, there a growing ............encourage them as well." Out: (Honan)
Side Two:
1. New Ways for a New Age: John Bradshaw (who appeared on the Lat Late Show on September 12th) is known worldwide for his work in personal development. His best selling books include ‘Homecoming’, ‘Reclaiming and Championing your Inner Child’, and ‘Healing the Shame that Binds’. In this interview with Marie Stuart, RSM, he reflects on recent changes inour understanding of like ourselves and our relationships. (We will have inserts on Alcoholism, Shame, the Inner Child andJohn’s own spirituality on future tapes.)
In: (Stuart) "John, nowadays more...........be practical for people." Out: (Bradshaw)
2. Out of a Walled Garden: ‘Out of a Walled Garden’ is the title of a poem by John F. Deane to mark the centenary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. John talked to Marie Stuart RSM about his changing sense of St. Thérèse as he got to know her. the title comes fromt he need each of us has for a quiet place where we can think, reflect and pray. John F. Deane, one of our better known poets, was born in Achill Island. He is th efounder of Poetry Ireland, the Petry Ireland Review and Dedalus Press. He has published several collections of poetry, including his most recent book ‘Christ with Urban Fox’ (1997). Ths piece ends with John reading his poem for Thérèse.
In: (Stuart) "John, what sparks a poem..........remote pacific .. " Out: (Deane)
3. Irish Immigrant Centre: Since 1989 the Irish Immigrant Centre (IIC) in Boston has helped hundreds of Irish people with employment, housing, visa and immigration queries. Basic to the approach of the centre is a philosophy of self-help and a committment to working with different cultures in a non-sectarian way. Mary Folan from Connamara called to the Immigrant Centre looking for a job shortly after she went to Boston. Now she works at the centre and she talked to Marie Stuart, RSM, aout the services provided there. As a voluntary organisation the IIC depends on fundraising to supplement grant aid. From September 19th to 27th a fundraising cycle is taking place in Galway. Information on the cycle is available from Denis O'Brien, 091 569158. The IIC's phone number in Boston is (617)3671126.
In: (Stuart) "Tell me about the work......they have actually failed." Out: (Folan)
4. Communication: Marshall Rosenberg, a clinical psychologist, works around the world teaching the skills of what he titles Non-Violent Communication. Using this approach people become aware of their own needs at any given time, they learn to express these and so they have no need to judge or criticise others. In this interview Marshall explains the idea and its origins to Marie Stuart, RSM. (John Quinn, RTE education programmes, plans to carry a full programme with Marshall this Autumn.) Information on training in non-violent communication is available from Brenda Blair at 01-2801524.
In: (Stuart) "Marshall, non-violent......... all over the world." Out: (Rosenberg)
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