by Vincent | Jul 29, 2008 | General Interest
This blog has been going for a few weeks now and I’m happy enough with the shape it’s taking. I’d like to add a few refective peaces and would welcome any reflections you might have.
Pat Hunt is an emailing friend who sends me some good reflective pieces from time to time. Going through old emails earlier I came across this one. Thanks Pat!
1. Give God what’s right….. not what’s left.
2. Man’s way leads to hopeless end ……
God’s way leads to an endless hope .
3. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.
4. He who kneels before God can stand before anyone.
5. In the sentence of life, the devil may be a comma, but never let him be the period.
6. Don’t put a question mark where God puts a period.
7. Are you wrinkled with burden?
Come to the church for a face-lift.
8. When praying, don’t give God instructions…… just report for duty.
9. Don’t wait for six strong men to take you to church.
10. We don’t change God’s message……
His message changes us.
11. The church is prayer-conditioned.
12 When God ordains, He sustains.
13. WARNING: Exposure to the Son may prevent burning.
14. Plan ahead……It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.
15. Most people want to serve God, but only in an advisory position.
16. Suffering from truth decay?
Brush up on your Bible.
17. Exercise daily …… walk with the Lord.
18. Never give the devil a ride……
he will always want to drive.
19. Nothing else ruins the truth like stretching it.
20. Compassion is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.
21. He who angers you controls you.
22. Worry is the darkroom in which negatives can develop.
23. Give Satan an inch & he’ll be a ruler.
24. Be ye fishers of men…..
You catch them & He’ll clean them.
25. God doesn’t call the qualified,
He qualifies the called.
by Vincent | Jul 19, 2008 | Weddings
I am in Arlington, Virginia, today waiting to celebrate with Chris Korves and Erin McCabe their marriage in St. Mark’s Church, Vienna. I have known Chris for more than a decade now, first meeting him in Huntington NY when his grandmother died, R.I.P. She was Margaret Jordan, a native of Lisacul, and I was doing some summer placement in St. Patrick’s Parish, Huntington. I attended Margaret shortly before she died and was amazed to discover she was from Ballaghaderreen. Our friendship formed around her death and I am happy to say, has remained strong and important to this day. Hence my being here!
I came to Washington on Wednesday and stayed with Chris’ family in the days leading to the marriage ceremony. Weddings here tend to differ from home in that there can be a lot of pre-ceremony parties and get togethers! That’s another story! For now, glad to be here and look forward to the ceremony later in the afternoon. My aunt, Mary Margaret, is here as well. Chris’ family and Mary Margaret have become good friends through the years and I’m glad I had some part in making that happen. She lives in Richmond, about 100 miles from Chris’ parents, Jeanie and Corky and they meet regularly enough.
The wedding took place today in St. Mark’s. It was a lovely celebration of marriage and Erin’s singing companions did her proud. Kathleen’s solo singing was superb and all who took part in the Liturgy did so with dignity and passion. Chris and Erin’s married life certainly got off to a great start.
It was lovely to meet so many people at the reception, some new to me and more that I hadn’t seen for a while. All of them spoke with fondness for Ireland and expressed many happy memories of visits made or stories told. Heading home on Monday!
I’d like to include a photograph that had a part to play in today’s wedding. It was taken in 1907 in Edinburgh’s Botanical Gardens and is of my grandfather Thomas Sherlock. A story for another time but it did feature today and deserves a mention.
by Vincent | Jul 14, 2008 | Weddings
On Friday, July 11th, I attended the wedding of Siobhan Mulligan – a cousin of mine – in Manchester. The Mass was in Chorlton and the local priest “Father Mc” was celebrant of the Wedding Mass. I hadn’t met Siobhan in probably more than a decade and had never met her husband-to-be, Ben. It was a lovely occasion and I was glad to be part of it. Siobhan’s grandmother (Nellie Bermingham, R.I.P.) and my father were first cousins. Ben is from Australia and was a pleasure to meet. I wish Siobhan and Ben all they wish for and hope they will be very happy “le cheile”. God Bless.
There was an article about Siobhan and Ben in their local paper. Both of them “row” and it was through that sport they met … a nice piece
A few photos!
by Vincent | Jul 13, 2008 | General Interest
The festival came to a close this evening (Sunday July 13th) with a very enjoyable afternooon’s entertainment. Bingo took centre stage in the marquee while Children’s entertainment and BBQ captured the outdoor imagination. A large crowd was present and the closing was worthy of the festival’s proud charitable tradition – this year raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Patient Care Facility at St. John’s Hospital Sligo. Since 2001, Flock to The Lough has donated close on €35,000 to various hospitals and charities, including the Paediatric Unit of Sligo General Hospital, Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children (Crumlin), MS Therapy Centre Sligo, Hope House Foxford, Cancer Care West (Galway) and The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. No figure yet as to how much this year’s event might have raised but fingers crossed!
Were you at the festival this year? Were you at it in the past? Any memories! It’s been a pleasure working with the Flock Committee – a tremendous bunch of people. Thanks to them all for their commitment, good humour and selfless use of talents.
Is the Flock over? Maybe … here are a few images from the Sunday’s gathering …. the happy faces make you wonder …. Is the flock over?
by Vincent | Jul 10, 2008 | Humour
Got this link in an email earlier. It’s the “fella” from the 7-Up advertisement. At first I thought it was a mistake but it does work …. give it a try! Hmmm!
