Second Names!
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…
July 2017
Patience and Vigilance
“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.…
Artists for Grenfell
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…
A prayer
“Come to me all you who labour and are overburdened”, says The Lord 1 Lord, I know it was never said that it would be easy but I hoped it…
Lough Derg Continues
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…
Words worth hearing
Earlier today I received an email from some friends with a link to this video clip. It’s a speech (with introduction) given at a very exclusive school (Cardigan) by the…
The [HOLY] Island
Some time ago Fr Owen McEneaney, the Prior of Lough Derg, asked if I’d consider doing a few days as member of the Pastoral Team. Bishop Liam MacDaid had said…
Talented and funny
I have been lucky enough to see the show Jersey Boys and thoroughly enjoyed it. Came across this clip recently of Rob Brydon (who IMO is very funny – I…