Inspired by Donal
I recently heard this song on Mid West Radio. Sung by P.J. Murrihy, Nathan Carter and Cherish The Ladies the song, “Don’t leave behind a broken heart”, is inspired by…
Religion
On the button!
Today’s Old Testament reading is one of those that asks for a bit of a “selfie”. A long hard look at how we’re measuring up … My son, do not…
Why didn’t you go in?
(A brother reflects on a decision …… A thought around The Prodigal Son) It’s a fair question! I don’t know. And maybe I do for there was jealousy at work.…
Heartbreaking
Like all who have heard the story from Co. Cavan concerning the death of a family in tragic circumstances, I am deeply saddned. There is, at times like this, a…
Ger Regan, R.I.P.
I heard sad news earlier this evening. Ger Regan died. May he rest in peace. Ger is a few years younger than myself and I’ve known him for more than…
Scaffolding
I was sad to hear of the death of Bishop Eddie Daly, R.I.P. He’s one of those people that always seems to have been there in my lifetime. How many…
Newstalk
I had a call the other day from Newstalk 106-108 FM to see if I would say a few words around my experience in Maynooth. The researcher told me they…
Hashtags and healing
The last few days the place I remember and call Maynooth has become a hashtag #maynooth or #maynoothscandal. Someone just asked me how I feel about this. The answer is…
From Reek to Creed
Reek Sunday, they call it – the last Sunday in July when tens of thousands of people climb Croagh Patrick. It’s a tradition deeply rooted in the Irish Soul but…
Psalm at today’s Mass
This was the Psalm prayed at Masses throughout the world today. The words cut deep but are a reminder that the troubles we now experience are not new, there have…