Newstalk
I had a call the other day from Newstalk 106-108 FM to see if I would say a few words around my experience in Maynooth. The researcher told me they…
Reflections
Hashtags and healing
The last few days the place I remember and call Maynooth has become a hashtag #maynooth or #maynoothscandal. Someone just asked me how I feel about this. The answer is…
Psalm at today’s Mass
This was the Psalm prayed at Masses throughout the world today. The words cut deep but are a reminder that the troubles we now experience are not new, there have…
Dear Fr Jacques
Fr Jacques Hamel RIP. “That we may keep watch with Christ and rest with him in peace.” #normandy pic.twitter.com/z2dzb7wlBE — Diocese of Achonry (@achonrydiocese) 26 July 2016 Dear Fr Jacques,…
Knock Basilica Re-dedication
Earlier I looked at Cardinal O’Malley’s Blog and notice he has included piece on his recent visit to Ireland, especially to Knock and Ballintubber Abbey. Was pleased to see, in…
Worthy Celebration
Many people gathered in Mullinabreena on Sunday and Monday for the ordination and First Mass of Brendan McCarrick. A native of the parish of Achonry-Mullinabreena, Brendan was ordained a priest…
Praying with distraction
This weekend’s Gospel Passage finds us with the disciples asking a question that could well be our own, “Lord, will you teach us how to pray?” In answer he gives…
Field of Dreams, Altar of Hope
I was in Knock yesterday for the Re-dedication of the Basilica. An occasion worthy of the place and the “unspoken” message of Mary who stood with people, as she always…
In or out of rhyme ….
I was asked earlier today to write a few lines for the tenth edition of our Parish Magazine. I said yes. There was no suggestion around what I should write…
The Appreciation appreciated
I spoke with Pat Hunt (via email) in recent days. We talked of Joe Spelman and Bishop Brendan’s homily and the “appreciation” he mentioned that had been written about Fr…