The Assumption and Holy Days
Someone asked me the other day about attending a wedding Mass on August 15th. He was wondering if this would fulfill his “obligation” to attend Mass for the Feast of…
August 2014
Sorry to hear this
I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone, it’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people that make…
19th Sunday
I love this song! Mary Black does a fine job but thought I’d include the Sligo Man! I am never fully sure what the first verses refers to but think…
St Dominic
Friday was the Feast of St Dominic. I couldn’t help but think of our gathering at Urlaur Abbey on Monday last. Bishop Brendan mentioned that the Abbey was founded in…
Loaves, Fishes and Generosity
Thinking of the Gospel about feeding the 5000 reminds me of the Post Communion Reflection used at my father’s Funeral Mass in Cloonloo. It’s elsewhere on this blog but thought…
Urlaur Pattern 2014
The Pattern went very well this year with a fine crowd in attendance. Bishop Brendan joined us for Mass and was the Principal Celebrant and preached the homily. People were…