Category: History
Our Day of Rest… Clonmacnoise
1st January
Irish Steve is at it again, this time visiting a 6th century ancient Catholic settlement. The date of establishment for Clonmacnoise was between 545 – 548 AD, when less than 10 men, including Saint Ciarán, began constructing the first church on the site, which was made of wood.
Today’s Story
This church was the first of many to be built on the site, which eventually became a center for Christian pilgrims and culture. People from all around Europe traveled to visit Clonmacnoise between the 6th and 12th centuries, at which time it began to see a decline.
Enjoy these images and music from Irish Steve as he continues his pilgrimage through the heartland of Catholic Ireland. Have a Catholic story to share in Ireland? E-mail steve@onebillionstories.com to set up the interview.
Connect
Related Stories
Yesterday’s Story
Readings for 1st January 2012
First: Numbers … Read More »
The Story of Mount Melleray Abbey- Fr. Dennis
2nd December
December 3rd 2011 ~ Wherever you are living in the world, what has been your experience with the reality of living out the Catholic faith in the world? In case you are unaware of Ireland’s story, take a listen to ‘Irish Steve’s’ wonderful journalism from the Emerald Isle across the pond. Do you have a story to share in Ireland?
••• If so, e-mail steve@onebillionstories.com to figure out how
Till next time, the OneBillionStories.com team
World Youth Day – Santiago de Compestela – Day 7
15th August
August 15th 2011 ~ We made the pilgrimage to Santiago! 100 miles in 5 days! On to Madrid, in 12 minutes by train… Stay tuned.
The Beatification of JPII, Part III
20th May
The millions of people showed up in Rome for one man; one man who changed the world for the cause of Christ on earth.
Blessed John Paul II
1st May
The late, and now Blessed, John Paul II, whom impacted all our lives eternally, today, on OneBillionStories.com. Reflections today from Texas and Florida on encounters with his death and life here on earth.
The Pope John Paul II Impact
30th April
Some stories cannot be summarized in letters on a screen, today is one of those times. The Blessed JPII Impact, today, on OneBillionStories.com.
The Bike Ride Across America
27th April
Sometimes OBS has to call an audible. Take a listen, a little update and St Toms shout out from Denver, CO. He is Risen!
The Bike Ride Across America
27th April
Sometimes OBS has to call an audible. Take a listen, a little update and St Toms shout out from Denver, CO. He is Risen!
Catholicism, It’s The Original
16th March
A young college student shares why she has committed her life to the Catholic faith and not just any Christian denomination.
Catholic Iraq & John Paul the Great
26th February
Catholic Iraq + JPII from OneBillionStories.com on Vimeo.
The Syriac Rite of the Catholic Church has strong devotion to our Papa, the Pope, learn why in Fr. Salewan’s story from Jacksonville, FL
Readings for February 26th, 2011
Sirach 17:1-15/Mark 10:13-16
Blessed Virgin Mary
