Take off your shoes – you walk on Holy Ground
The past few days I have been in Dalgan Park, Navan, Co. Meath. It is the home of the Columban Missionaries. A fine facility, set on spectacular grounds it is…
General Interest
West Point
Recently had the pleasure of celebrating a Wedding Mass in West Point, NY. This is the Cadet School for the US Army and the groom, James Malinda, graduated from there…
Just to check in ….
It’s been ages since I’ve posted anything. Not sure why that is! Maybe my laziness is reaching into cyberspace too ….. I had a good few weeks and was sort…
Home to someone away from or looking for home!!
The past few days I was meeting with priests from the Archdiocese of Tuam for their annual Diocesan Retreat. Have to say, I enjoyed the days very much – not…
The Enchanted Way
I was asked if I’d consider including the text of “The Enchanted Way” on the Blog for Lent. This was first published in 1999 and re-printed in 2005 so thought…
Mother’s Day 2014
“Mum, we’ll get you flowers, arrange a meal for two we’ll come round for a visit like we used to do don’t say it’s too much trouble or a lot…
The things handed down
Few words from St Patrick’s Day Mass in Urlaur. I was speaking about a talent show I attended on Sunday night along with James McDonagh. James’ nephew, Keith, was taking…
And on that train …..
Two young people were sitting at the same table as me. They were having a conversation and, though I didn’t set out to eavesdrop, I couldn’t really help but hear…