The people in front of you
We had a lovely gathering in Urlaur Church last night. It was around the Vigil Mass and an Enrolment Ceremony for thirty-eight young people from the parish who are to…
2017
Dear Nuala
Nuala Hawkins <p style=”text-align: justify;”> </p><p style=”text-align: justify;”>On Friday March 3rd, we celebrated the Funeral Mass of Nuala Hawkins in St Joesph’s Church, Urlaur. Nuala had been very much involved…
Rainbows and Promises Kept
We’ve begun! Nuala Hawkins, R.I.P. A priest in the neighbouring diocese is offering “DRIVE-THRU” Ashes today. It’s intended for those who might not have time to attend Mass today and…
Opening the box
Last November, in the company of Trocaire, I visited Honduras with a group from Ireland. I’ve written about this on the blog before (Check posts from November 2016). I know…
Second Mile
There’s a line in this weekend’s Gospel Passage that says if someone forces you to go one mile with him, go two. That’s where these few lines have their origin.…
It’s personal
Yesterday I posted a YouTube video as a reflection. It’s not something I’ve done very often or plan on doing that often but just wondered how it would go. Within…
Patient in healing
The Gospel at today’s Mass (February 15th) is the healing of a blind man. Thought I might share a bit around that. THE PASSAGE (Mark 8:22-26) Jesus and his disciples…
Like Dragonflies
Earlier this month I visited the home of a little girl who was very ill and who, sadly, has since died. May she be at peace. I’d met her and…
Presentation and Generations
Today we celebrate the Feast of The Presentation in the Temple. I think it’s a lovely Feast Day that sees a young couple responding to tradition whereby their forty day…
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During the week I spoke with parents of Confirmation Children in a neighbouring parish. I was happy to have the chance to do this as it made me think about…