St Francis of Assisi
A few images to celebrate the feast day of a Saint who loved animals!! I think he’d approve …. The first batch seem to home in on the idea that…
Vincent
Guardian Angels
Today is their Feastday. The old prayer says: “Angel of God, my guardian dear though whom God’s love commits me here ever, this day be at my side to light,…
Celebrating priesthood …
I just watched this video on Cardinal O’Malley’s blog and, thought it’s rooted in the Archdiocese of Boston, it’s message goes beyond the geography that is that Arhcdiocese. Thought it…
Aunt met
I met my aunt Mary Margaret during the week. As ever, good to see her and hear many of her stories – admittedly not all for the first time but,…
Larry Cunningham R.I.P.
Larry Cunningham died earlier today. He was a fine singer and I thought I’d just add one of his songs here. It’s the well known song, Lovely Leitrim. May he…
Time for a song …..
Just to keep things going! Thought I’d ask YouTube to help find a tune …
Makes it all worthwhile!
I was talking to this man recently. He lives in Los Angeles but is a native of Mullaghroe. He’s lived away from Ireland for very many years and has come…
Destination …….
It’s All-Ireland Sunday and we’re nearly at throw-in. Best wishes to all involved but, even as a Sligo man, my hopes lie with Mayo. I really would love to see…
Leonard Cohen
Leonard was back in Dublin last week. Brings him to mind again. I mentioned two quotes from him at Mass on Sunday last – one I’d known for ages but…
My slice!
Went to Ballymote last night for the installation of James McDonagh as new Parish Priest. Bishop Brendan Kelly was the Principal Celebrant at the Parish’s Vigil Mass and spoke around…