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…
General Interest
“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…
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…
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.…