Vines, Branches and Re-Fuelling
On Friday night, as I drove home from a wedding reception, I became deeply aware of the little light on my dashboard that was telling me my fuel level was…
2015
This is the man …
Today is Vocations Sunday. On Saturday last, I had Mass in Urlaur. It was a Month’s Mind Mass for a lady named Gertie Duffy, R.I.P. I mentioned that I went…
God is God
Just caught closing minutes of a documentary on Joan Baez and this song featured. I’d never heard it before. Glad I heard it today. “GOD IS GOD” (Lyrics) (Steve Earle)…
Something old ….
Following on from the few words posted for this weekend around the Road FROM Emmaus, I thought I’d re-post an entry from some time ago. There is a link! ________________________…
The Road FROM Emmaus
“The disciples told their story …..” There’s something fresh and wonderful about that. It’s like being at a movie or out for a meal and wanting to share that moment…
Second Sunday of Easter
There’s a sense of church at its best going on this weekend. It’s that early enthusiastic excitement of a new relationship or hobby. We’ve got all the gear and are…
Reaching out …
Hello again! Today’s “stats” tell me that there have been 238625 views of this blog since its first day out! There have been 525 comments made (on-line) and thankfully many…
Easter Sunday Homily
I heard a story once shared by the late Archbishop Joe Cassidy that might have a place in today’s liturgy. He spoke about his childhood days in Charlestown, Co. Mayo…
Dear Pilate – letters exchanged
Dear Pilate, Not sure how you’ll receive this letter but I think I know you well enough to know you’ll read it. That would be the Judge in you –…
Dear Judas – letters exchanged
Dear Judas, Did you ever think it would come to this? When I asked you to follow me and you left family and friends to walk in my steps, did…