Here again
For the past few weeks I have been back in Rockville Centre, New York. It’s difficult to believe but it is twenty-five years since I came here first; that time…
Reflections
Class Reunion
I write these lines in advance of a class reunion in St Nathy’s College, Ballaghaderreen. It will see former pupils and classmates, who sat the leaving cert in 1981, gather…
Back again!
It’s September and I am anxious to renew my connection with this blog. I miss it! SInce COVID I have been using Facebook a lot. Those of you who know…
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…
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…