Knock Pilgrimage
On May 15th, I had the privilege of preaching at our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock. We joined with the dioceses of Clonfert and Galway. Sharing the homily here (courtesy of…
Reflections
Masshill Stations of The Cross
On Good Friday we gatherered at Masshill to pray the Stations of The Cross. I was not sure what to expect but was totally taken away by the turnout of…
Holy Week 2022
Lent has almost run its course. Palm Sunday approaches and, on its heels, Holy Week. This is intended to be the highpoint of the Church’s liturgy; the recalling of those…
February
Hello there, Once again I want to make a start on keeping this blog up to date! It is my space and I have enjoyed sharing it with you over…
News not shared
The text from a friend – a classmate – said that he wasn’t sending Christmas Cards but wanted to wish me peace and blessings at this special time. I called…
From Eloise to Bonaventure
I’ve been meaning to write this for a while! Just over a week ago, as I got ready for daily Mass in Kilmovee, I noticed Brother Bonaventure coming into the…
Mother and Baby Homes
I shared a few words at this weekend’s Masses around the report published during the week on Mother and Baby Homes. The report runs to some 3000 pages and documents…
Only yesterday
I enjoy the music of Nanci Griffith. Haven’t heard much of it recently but somehow found myself listening to her a bit yesterday. Many of the songs I knew –…
I liked this ….
As I walked to the church this morning, I was struck by the presence of the moon over the Parish Church. It was as if it were inviting me to…
Hope
There is an online Advent Calendar, produced by the Irish Epicopal Conference’s Communications’ Office. Yesterday a short reflection I prepared on “HOPE” was used. By way of experimentation, I put…