May prayers rise
Knock Novena …. prayer and praise. Fr Frank Fahey spoke on the topic of “The Presence of God”. During the course of his homily he spoke of “The music of…
Photography
Water’s edge ….
I took this a few years ago when leading an Advent Retreat in Howth, Co. Dublin. I’m not sure why I took it or what caught my eye but think…
A daisy a day …..
I took this photograph last night on my into a meeting in Urlaur Community Centre. We were making plans for “The Gathering” that is to take place around the weekend…
Anniversaries near and far ….
Earlier today I met people for the first time. They’re a family from Richmond, Virginia and friends of my aunt (Mary Margaret) who lives there. Mary Margaret asked me sometime…
Paul’s Ordination
I put some material on our Diocesan Website (www.achonrydiocese.org) from yesterday’s Ordination Ceremony. It was a lovely and prayerful occasion and so good to see a man so happy in…
A few dodgy days!!
Have been lying low for a few days. Picked up a bug along the way and it had its say. I think it’s gone again! During the week I missed…
A lovely occasion
Had the chance this week to attend the wedding of two parishioners. It was a lovely gathering under sunny Spanish skies! I was pleased to be part of this special…
Doing Fine
I was away earlier in the week so I’m not sure when the foal was born. I pulled back my curtains on Thursday morning to see “mother and child” in…
Perfection
Spent a bit of time in Esker this week. I was with priests from the diocese of Clonfert on their annual Diocesan Retreat. The days went well, thank God and,…
Gathered
As has been our custom since leaving Maynooth, some members of our class gathered this week for Mass, an evening meal and a bit of a chat. This year we…