The woman at the well
This has been a strange day and, sadly there are more like it to follow. Yesterday, our diocese, like many other dioceses in Ireland and throughout the world, took the…
Reflections
Second Sunday of Lent
I was asked to write some homily thoughts for Trócaire’s Lenten Campaign. I was happy to be asked and able to do this. Just going to include here the piece…
Ballina Novena
On Monday, February 17th, I preached at the opening session of the Padre Pio Novena in Ballina. The theme of the Novena this week is around “Coping with crosses in…
Adam, where are you?
I watched a film (documentary) on Pope Francis last night. It was called “A Man of his word” and gave a great insight into the life and the passion of…
I’m only saying!
Realised again that I have let a number of weeks pass without adding anything here. Alas, nobody seemed to notice:) Truth is, I have nothing much to add today other…
It’s nice to be asked
In the past two weeks I’ve been involved in some Retreat Work – firstly with some priests from the Diocese of Cloyne in Glencomeragh House, Co. Waterford and, in recent…
Trinity and Fathers
Dear Fathers, On this Trinity Sunday, we celebrate too, Fathers’ Day and maybe that relationship between father and child has a place in today’s feast. To be a father, it…
On this day …
Following the murder of Lyra McKee in Derry, like many others, I looked at her letter to her “14 year old self”. It was an amazing letter and a wonderful…
Pentecost – The Church’s Birthday
From locked room to waiting street They were locked in a room and burdened with fear, joined one with the other in continuous prayer. “The Advocate”, he told them, “would…
A letter from Jesus …
I wrote these few lines earlier today, in preparation for Masses in Kilmovee and Kilkelly. I tried to imagine Jesus writing to us, following the Ascension. I’m sure there’s so…