Perfection
Spent a bit of time in Esker this week. I was with priests from the diocese of Clonfert on their annual Diocesan Retreat. The days went well, thank God and,…
April 2013
Gathered
As has been our custom since leaving Maynooth, some members of our class gathered this week for Mass, an evening meal and a bit of a chat. This year we…
Archbishop Eamon Martin
Earlier today I travelled to Armagh for the Episcopal Ordination of my classmate Eamon Martin. Eamon, a priest of Derry Diocese has been appointed as Coadjutor Archbishop of Armagh which…
Point of Focus
Next week we will begin Eucharistic Adoration in the parish. This follows on from an invitation by the Parish Pastoral Council to two men to speak to the parishioners at…
A moment from a recent concert
On March 15th, my good friend James McDonagh with members of his family and circle of musical friends played a concert in Kilmovee. It was in preparation for the Gathering…
Domine Quo Vadis (Lord where are you going?)
I mentioned this Church today in the few words I used at Mass. I visited here many years ago with Albert McDonnell and it remains with me as one of…
Carrots offered – trust may follow
Meet my neighbour! She’s arrived again, about two weeks now and shares her space and days with another horse under the watchful gaze and occasional, intentionally menacing, bark from a…
Conversation
A few weeks ago we celebrated First Confession in Kilmovee. I placed these chairs in front of the Altar with a table carrying a Bible and Candle between. It was…
Still here!!
It seems like ages since I’ve written anything here. What’s even more of a question, if not a bit worrying is that nobody seems to have noticed!!! Will get back…