This was the Psalm prayed at Masses throughout the world today. The words cut deep but are a reminder that the troubles we now experience are not new, there have always been tensions and pressure in life. God is the only real alternative …. Rescue me, God, from my foes;…
Fr Jacques Hamel RIP. “That we may keep watch with Christ and rest with him in peace.” #normandy pic.twitter.com/z2dzb7wlBE — Diocese of Achonry (@achonrydiocese) 26 July 2016 Dear Fr Jacques, As you walked to Mass this morning, I wonder what thoughts were in your head? Had someone asked for a…
Earlier I looked at Cardinal O’Malley’s Blog and notice he has included piece on his recent visit to Ireland, especially to Knock and Ballintubber Abbey. Was pleased to see, in his post, some photos I’d taken! More importantly I was pleased to see a link to a YouTube video of…
Many people gathered in Mullinabreena on Sunday and Monday for the ordination and First Mass of Brendan McCarrick. A native of the parish of Achonry-Mullinabreena, Brendan was ordained a priest of the Pallottine Order. Bishop Brendan Kelly ordained him in the presence of family, friends, priests of the Pallottine community…
This weekend’s Gospel Passage finds us with the disciples asking a question that could well be our own, “Lord, will you teach us how to pray?” In answer he gives them the words of the Our Father – a prayer that brings together all that is central to our faith…
I was in Knock yesterday for the Re-dedication of the Basilica. An occasion worthy of the place and the “unspoken” message of Mary who stood with people, as she always does, when needed. Cardinal Seán O’Malley (Archbishop of Boston) was the Principal Celebrant and homilist at the Mass. He spoke…
I was asked earlier today to write a few lines for the tenth edition of our Parish Magazine. I said yes. There was no suggestion around what I should write but that’s the way the editorial team has been with me over the years. It’s left to myself. I was…
Yeah, I believe in that but this is just a video that I came across of a fine version of the song … Enjoy! I think I am going to add a page with all the songs I like at some stage. A big page!!
I spotted this earlier on a News Website. I think it’s good and thought you might enjoy. If you’re going to boil an egg, put it on now and come back and watch this. The egg will be ready by the time you’re finished!!
This week’s Gospel passage brings centre stage again that great story of the Good Samaritan. We would all like to be the man who does the right thing by the one left thrown on the side of the road. Alas, all too often we are numbered with those who “pass…
