Cursed and blessed …..
At around 6pm this evening I was putting some stuff into the boot of my car. I left the boot open as I went inside for some more bits and…
General Interest
LINKS AND STEPS ….
Just thought I might share a few words used earlier at Mass in Kilmovee. A sort of a ramble, in ways, but hopefully it makes a bit of sense!! When…
Novena Concludes
Was in Knock last night for final Mass of Annual Novena. Very impressive gathering. The Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown, was the Peincipal Celebrant and homilist. He spoke about his…
Alpha
Occasionally I’m asked “How is Alpha doing?” so thought I’d add a recent photo or four!! Took these the other day. I hope you’ll agree he’s looking okay and that…
Achonry Diocesan Changes 2012
Earlier today, August 9th, the following diocesan changes were announced by Bishop Brendan Kelly: Very Reverend Gregory Hannan, PP Ballymote, to be CC Ballymote Very Reverend Patrick Lynch, PP Tubbercurry…
KILKELLY 50th
Just in from a quick visit to Kilkelly where the community had gathered to mark the 50th Anniversary of St Celsus’ Church. I wasn’t at the Mass as I had…
Urlaur Pattern 2012
Earlier today, we gathered in the old Dominican Abbey at Urlaur in the parish of Kilmovee. It’s the traditional day for the Urlaur Pattern. The weather, though uncertain, did not…
Homily Time!
I got the DVD yesterday that John J.McMorrow took on the day of the Mass of Thanksgiving in June. It’s a very good DVD and a nice record to have.…
Feeding 5000
Yesterday took us back to that field where five thousand and more gathered to hear the Lord speak. It takes us to that moment when a small boy offered five…
Ordination
I mentioned in the last posting that I had a few things to mention but not just then!! I’ve been away for a few days, around the ordination of a…