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…
General Interest
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…
Words worth hearing
Earlier today I received an email from some friends with a link to this video clip. It’s a speech (with introduction) given at a very exclusive school (Cardigan) by the…
The [HOLY] Island
Some time ago Fr Owen McEneaney, the Prior of Lough Derg, asked if I’d consider doing a few days as member of the Pastoral Team. Bishop Liam MacDaid had said…
Colourful Day
Earlier today I was in Monasteraden, in the midst of old friends and neighbours for a special Fundraiser for St Aidan’s N.S. It was a 5K Run/Walk with a difference.…
Jackson – another take
On my way to Urlaur on Wednesday night I was listening to John Creedon (always ALWAYS enjoy his show) and I caught the end of a Johnny Cash song, Jackson,…
Heading back to ….
Where it all began! Going to Maynooth tomorrow (today) for the Maynooth Union Day. Each year classes gather to celebrate significant anniversaries, most notably Golden and Silver Jubilees. Classes from…
Roots and Wings
I think you know that I like lyrics, especially those that make me think and in the past few days I came across a wonderful song by Imelda May. It’s…
Review recalled
Yesterday, with close on forty people from our parish, I visited Lough Derg for the One Day Pilgrimage. In his words of welcome, Fr Owen Joe McEneaney referred to Fr…