Reaching ….
I met a lady a few years ago who told me she has a memory of attending the Holy Week ceremonies with her young daughter. She said the daughter especially…
Vincent
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…
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…