A song …
Earlier today used these few lines at Mass in Kilkelly. Someone asked me afterwards for the name of the song so thought I might add it here. Johnny Cash does…
Religion
Homily of Bishop John Fleming at Funeral Mass
The priest I mentioned in the previous entry was Fr Muredach Tuffy who served in the Diocese of Killala. People remain in total shock at this sad loss of life…
At a loss ..
This evening a funeral is taking place. It’s the funeral of a young priest. He leaves behind a family in grief, a parish community in shock and a diocese deflated.…
Half Dozen ….
Earlier today, we celebrated Mass in Kilmovee and began the “Do This In Memory” programme with six children from the parish who are preparing for First Holy Communion – to…
Gathering
The priests of our diocese have been gathering for a bit of reflection and discussion. Earlier I led a short time of prayer in preparation for our first session of…
Remember this?
I was speaking today at Mas about the Safe Cross Code – an old TV ad campaign from the early 1970s that was intended to help us all learn how…
Guardian Angels
Today is their Feastday. The old prayer says: “Angel of God, my guardian dear though whom God’s love commits me here ever, this day be at my side to light,…
Celebrating priesthood …
I just watched this video on Cardinal O’Malley’s blog and, thought it’s rooted in the Archdiocese of Boston, it’s message goes beyond the geography that is that Arhcdiocese. Thought it…
Destination …….
It’s All-Ireland Sunday and we’re nearly at throw-in. Best wishes to all involved but, even as a Sligo man, my hopes lie with Mayo. I really would love to see…
Leonard Cohen
Leonard was back in Dublin last week. Brings him to mind again. I mentioned two quotes from him at Mass on Sunday last – one I’d known for ages but…