My slice!
Went to Ballymote last night for the installation of James McDonagh as new Parish Priest. Bishop Brendan Kelly was the Principal Celebrant at the Parish’s Vigil Mass and spoke around…
Religion
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…
“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…
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…
Achonry Diocesan Changes 2012
Earlier today, August 9th, the following diocesan changes were announced by Bishop Brendan Kelly: Very Reverend Gregory Hannan, PP Ballymote, to be CC Ballymote Very Reverend Patrick Lynch, PP Tubbercurry…
Urlaur Pattern 2012
Earlier today, we gathered in the old Dominican Abbey at Urlaur in the parish of Kilmovee. It’s the traditional day for the Urlaur Pattern. The weather, though uncertain, did not…
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…