Easter Sunday
Happy Easter to you all. I’ve one more “thought” to go on Lent 2012 and might get to that later. Apart from about three days, managed to keep it going…
Parish and Diocese
Holy Thursday
Earlier today we had the Chrism Mass in the Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen. Bishop Kelly, the priests of the diocese and many parishioners from all over the diocese gathered for the celebration…
A thought and a tune (not necessarily related!)
This weekend’s gospel speaks of the calling of the first four disciples – all fishermen. I put a few lines on our parish bulletin this week about vocations and about…
Should go home more often ….
I celebrated Mass in my home parish on Sunday. The parish priest was away and asked if I could help. I was in Killaraght and Gurteen for Sunday Masses. It’s…
Roman Missal – Third Edition
Next weekend we introduce the revised responses as set out in the Third edition of the Roman Missal. Just after writing the newsletter here and thought I might include the…
Urlaur Pattern
We had the usual Pattern at Urlaur Abbey on August 3rd. A DVD of the Mass, Pageant and family day celebrations will soon be available. I had my own little…
An Easter Prayer
Lord, like the women on their way to the tomb we are filled with questions and doubts. “Who will roll away the stone for us?” Like the men on the…
The Eleventh Station
Earlier today we celebrated The Passion in Kilmovee Parish Church. This evening we prayed The Way of The Cross and reflected on parts of the Passion Gospel text in Urlaur…
Diocesan Appointments
Bishop Brendan wrote to us all on the Feast of St Jean Vianney to bring us up to speed with Diocesan Appointments. I had spoken with the bishop a few…