To see you again
Earlier today (Sunday 25th March – Palm Sunday) we were joined at the 11.30am Mass in Kilkelly by 78 visitors from Michigan, U.S.A. The purpose of their visit was to…
2018
Causes me to tremble
Though I hadn’t closely followed the story of yesterday’s hostage taking in France, I was saddened to learn again of senseless loss of life. Among those who died yesterday was…
At rest in the west
I had Stations of The Cross this evening in Glann Church. As I drove to the church I was taken by the brightness of the setting sun and, on getting…
Joined in a journey
I travelled to Derry today with a friend to attend the funeral of a mutual friend’s mother. May she rest in peace. I enjoyed the journey, not least because I…
Soul Time in School
In a secondary school today. Here to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation with the students. A number of priests here and the liturgy is organised by the school chaplain. Full…
Recollections
Sitting in Christ The King Church, Salthill. Waiting for a funeral to arrive. From 1995 to 1997 I said Mass here each evening. It was a joyful place and I…
Honour and Dreams
It’s almost midnight! We celebrated St Joseph’s Day today. A good man, described in today’s gospel as being a “man of honour”. A lovely title to have and something worth…
Texting the Ten
Okay, hands-up I’m tired and going to close down soon. Took a look at some older posts and this one came up “on the screen”. It was an attempt I…
St Patrick’s Day
Wishing you all a very blessed St Patrick’s Day. I spoke earlier at Masses about the fire of faith St Patrick brought to Ireland. Legend says he set flame to…
Saints and Scholars
Ireland has been called the land of “Saints and Scholars”. I suppose it came from a realisation that through the generations, our country produced many people who gained renown in…