I spoke at Mass in Kilmovee yesterday about Glen Campbell, his living with Azheimers and about his daughter’s song “Remembering”. It was in the context of the Gospel Passage about the “Rich man and Lazarus” and the need to be aware of one another, especially when people are at a…
I recently heard this song on Mid West Radio. Sung by P.J. Murrihy, Nathan Carter and Cherish The Ladies the song, “Don’t leave behind a broken heart”, is inspired by the life and death of Donal Walsh. I have long admired Donal’s words and courage and the song served only…
Today’s Old Testament reading is one of those that asks for a bit of a “selfie”. A long hard look at how we’re measuring up … My son, do not refuse a kindness to anyone who begs it, if it is in your power to perform it. Do not say…
It’s All-Ireland Sunday. I’m just in from Mass with a heavily depleted congregation. I wasn’t surprised of course. Many of the locals have begun the journey to Croke Park in the hope of being there “on the day Mayo won the Sam Maguire” for the first time since 1951. A…
On Friday evening I met with Edmond Molloy, a native of Mullaghroe now resident in Los Angeles and with my cousin Seán McDonnell. Edmond had arranged the meeting and I was happy to be able to join them both. We had a lovely dinner in “The Moorings”, Knockvicar (a first…
Got this email earlier. Thought it was worth a “cut and paste” …. If God had wanted us to vote, he would have given us candidates. ~Jay Leno~ The problem with political jokes is they get elected. ~Henry Cate, VII~ We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to…
(A brother reflects on a decision …… A thought around The Prodigal Son) It’s a fair question! I don’t know. And maybe I do for there was jealousy at work. Yes he had gone away and left us all in the lurch. Yes he had eaten into my father’s property but there…
Was sent this the other evening and sort of liked it …….
