Ephphatha – Be Opened (A thought for the 23rd Sunday of The Year)
I read recently that this word, Ephphatha (pronounced EFUTHA) and meaning “be opened” is the shortest prayer used by Jesus in the Gospels. Though undoubtedly short, as can be seen…
Reflections
“So tell me, are you religious?”
I heard this question, yet again, during a radio interview during the week. I’m not sure who was being interviewed as I didn’t catch the beginning of the piece. It…
Cursed and blessed …..
At around 6pm this evening I was putting some stuff into the boot of my car. I left the boot open as I went inside for some more bits and…
LINKS AND STEPS ….
Just thought I might share a few words used earlier at Mass in Kilmovee. A sort of a ramble, in ways, but hopefully it makes a bit of sense!! When…
Novena Concludes
Was in Knock last night for final Mass of Annual Novena. Very impressive gathering. The Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown, was the Peincipal Celebrant and homilist. He spoke about his…
Homily Time!
I got the DVD yesterday that John J.McMorrow took on the day of the Mass of Thanksgiving in June. It’s a very good DVD and a nice record to have.…
Feeding 5000
Yesterday took us back to that field where five thousand and more gathered to hear the Lord speak. It takes us to that moment when a small boy offered five…
Ordination
I mentioned in the last posting that I had a few things to mention but not just then!! I’ve been away for a few days, around the ordination of a…
Anyway
I received an email recently with words attributed to Mother Teresa attached. They are good words, as you’d expect, and worth a moment or two ….. People are often unreasonable,…
God Particle
Earlier today I heard scientists discovered the “God particle” …. they’re 99.9% sure of this. I really don’t know what all that’s about and will try to learn a bit.…