Lines repeated
Earlier today I shared these words at Mass in St Agnes’ Cathedral. I’d first written them a few years ago for our parish magazine and updated them recently for an…
Vincent
Countdown
The days have gone well. Since last post, I’ve had the privilege of baptizing seven children in the Cathedral of St Agnes on Sunday last. It was a lovely celebration…
In words and pictures
For the twentieth year running, I’ve had the chance to spend a bit of time in New York. I spent two summers in Huntington (1997 and 1998) and, since then,…
Memories and eclipses
I celebrated Mass this morning and remembered my mother, Mary, who died eight years ago today. She died on the Feastday of Our Lady of Knock and, as I write…
Glen Campbell R.I.P.
A few months ago I posted some video clips from Glen Campbell. I had only heard a few days earlier that he was living with Alzheimers and was very taken…
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…
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…