Hecklers in the crowd and hurlers on the ditch
This week’s Gospel passage brings centre stage again that great story of the Good Samaritan. We would all like to be the man who does the right thing by the…
General Interest
The Appreciation appreciated
I spoke with Pat Hunt (via email) in recent days. We talked of Joe Spelman and Bishop Brendan’s homily and the “appreciation” he mentioned that had been written about Fr…
A few words shared
Today we had Mass in Kilmovee. We remembered there Joe Smyth, a former teacher and Community Man who was an inspirational figure, leaving quite a legacy behind. In recent years…
Time shared …
Earlier today I met some cousins who are visiting from USA. We arranged to meet at Knock Shrine and had lunch together. Some I’d have known from before, with others…
Two Legends
Watched a documentary on Johnny Cash the other evening. It was called “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash”. It was very good. I liked one piece where Kris Kristofferson talked about Johnny…
A decent man …
Save us, Lord, while we are awake; protect us while we sleep; that we may keep watch with Christ and rest with him in peace. Now, Master, you let your…
Is little Donald a bit like ….
another President we all know??? Now you’ll have to watch!!
This is essential viewing I think
Watched this TED TALK yesterday. Hard to get the story out of the head. I don’t know what we can do other than try to “know” there is something very…
Back at base ….
A visitor to the blog wondered if I’d become a “Kiltegan Priest” given that I’d mentioned Kiltegan in the last few posts. I’m back in Kilmovee and have no desire…
It’s been four years
Maynooth Union This week I’m in Kiltegan at a Priests’ Retreat. Earlier in the week priests from all over Ireland, indeed the world, would have gathered in Manooth to celebrate…