Second Names!
Yesterday (July 29th) I was in Cloonloo Church for the baptism of my nephew’s son – my first Grand Nephew! – Tommy Scott Sherlock. Bill and Aisling’s son arrived into…
Reflections
Patience and Vigilance
“An enemy has done this” (Gospel for 16th Sunday of the Year – Matthew 13:24-33) It’s a strong line, no doubt, and one that might well make us feel uncomfortable.…
Artists for Grenfell
I just supported this …. not saying that for praise but to encourage others to maybe do the same. I was shown this video yesterday and thought it was an…
A prayer
“Come to me all you who labour and are overburdened”, says The Lord 1 Lord, I know it was never said that it would be easy but I hoped it…
Lough Derg Continues
Still on “The Island”! Thankfully still enjoying it too. Met some wonderful people and had the chance to work with some great priests and a deacon who is to be…
Words worth hearing
Earlier today I received an email from some friends with a link to this video clip. It’s a speech (with introduction) given at a very exclusive school (Cardigan) by the…
His eye is on the sparrow
I heard a song yesterday that I’d never heard before. That’s not surprising of course but the fact is I have the song on my ipod and there’s no doubt…
On this day
I went to Maynooth on June 13th for the annual Maynooth Union Day. It celebrates the anniversaries of priests who have been ordained from the college down through the years.…
Roots and Wings
I think you know that I like lyrics, especially those that make me think and in the past few days I came across a wonderful song by Imelda May. It’s…