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,…
General Interest
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…
Ephphatha – Be Opened (A thought for the 23rd Sunday of The Year)
I read recently that this word, Ephphatha (pronounced EFUTHA) and meaning “be opened” is the shortest prayer used by Jesus in the Gospels. Though undoubtedly short, as can be seen…
“So tell me, are you religious?”
I heard this question, yet again, during a radio interview during the week. I’m not sure who was being interviewed as I didn’t catch the beginning of the piece. It…