Bits and pieces that I like
Did Shakespeare ever think it would come to this?His Ophelia is now on the mainstay of conversation all over our country. Schools are closed, hospital appointments cancelled, Government Departments empty and all because of Ophelia. Our Taoiseach has reached out to the nation, assuring one and all that the Government…
I met Andy Moran briefly today and realised I’ve not posted anything here since before the All-Ireland Final. I was, of course, disappointed Mayo did not win, but not to the point of never writing again!! Last Thursday night I went to get something from the boot of my car…
Earlier today I shared these words at Mass in St Agnes’ Cathedral. I’d first written them a few years ago for our parish magazine and updated them recently for an article in The Messenger Magazine. After Mass a number of people told me they liked the lines so thought I’d…
I celebrated Mass this morning and remembered my mother, Mary, who died eight years ago today. She died on the Feastday of Our Lady of Knock and, as I write these lines, I am looking at Mass from Knock Shrine marking the launch of a year’s journey towards the Word…
A few months ago I posted some video clips from Glen Campbell. I had only heard a few days earlier that he was living with Alzheimers and was very taken by his daughter’s song about her father, telling him that she’d “remember for him”. In memory of him, thought I…
Tommy Scott Sherlock Yesterday (July 29th) I was in Cloonloo Church for the baptism of my nephew’s son – my first Grand Nephew! – Tommy Scott Sherlock. Bill and Aisling’s son arrived into the world some seven weeks premature but, thanks be to God, has done so well. He’s a…
“An enemy has done this” (Gospel for 16th Sunday of the Year – Matthew 13:24-33) It’s a strong line, no doubt, and one that might well make us feel uncomfortable. You can sense the deep frustration and disappointment of the land-owner who knows he did his best to plant good…
I just supported this …. not saying that for praise but to encourage others to maybe do the same. I was shown this video yesterday and thought it was an amazing rendition. I enjoyed it a lot but thought today the purpose is to raise some funds for the Grenfell…
“Come to me all you who labourand are overburdened”, says The Lord 1 Lord, I know it was never said that it would be easy but I hoped it might be easier than I sometimes find it, in day to day life. What do you mean when you say “Come…
Still on “The Island”! Thankfully still enjoying it too. Met some wonderful people and had the chance to work with some great priests and a deacon who is to be ordained a priest of Clogher Diocese. That, in itself, has been great to see. I watched him as he led…
