St Mel’s
Earlier today, I visited St Mel’s Cathedral in Longford. Like many, I had seen images and the fine documentary presented by RTE’s Ciaran Mullooly but the reality of the place…
Religion
Mind the Gap ….
Spent a few days around London this week. It’s always a nice chance to meet a few people. I used the train more the past week than I have done…
Do I look old to you Seán?
There was a fine crowd at Mass today in Kilmovee. Given the weather conditions and state of the roads, I had expected a small attendance. Fair play to people for…
Growing in faith …
It’s easy enough to be confused around today’s Feast of The Lord’s Baptism. Scarcely two weeks ago, we beheld an infant in a borrowed stable and now we celebrate the…
Holy Family – Wholeness in Families
I celebrated Mass in Kilmovee this morning on the Feast of The Holy Family. Sharing here the words used … A good number of years ago there was a video…
You’d wonder!!
Just came across this list on another site. It’s the TOP 10 from yesterday’s TV viewing (BBC 1). Apart from not getting MRS BROWN’S BOYS and being considered boring for…
Carried in young hands ..
(Few words shared at Christmas Masses in Kilmovee and Urlaur) On Christmas Eve we gathered at midday, as we’ve done for the past few years, with children from the parish…
I Love Christmas ….
It’s Christmas Eve (not in the drunk tank!!) in my house! This evening we will celebrate together the wonder that is Christmas Eve Mass and, please God, celebrate again on…
Holy Family
I listened to Ciarán Mullooly on Mid West Radio the other day. He was speaking about a forthcoming documentary on RTE 1 about the restoration of St Mel’s Cathedral, Longford.…
A Mother’s Hug
(I heard this reflection earlier today on Mid West Radio’s “FAITH ALIVE” programme. I had heard it somewhere before but was struck by it today and thought I’d search for…