Dear Fr Jacques
Fr Jacques Hamel RIP. “That we may keep watch with Christ and rest with him in peace.” #normandy pic.twitter.com/z2dzb7wlBE — Diocese of Achonry (@achonrydiocese) 26 July 2016 Dear Fr Jacques,…
Religion
Knock Basilica Re-dedication
Earlier I looked at Cardinal O’Malley’s Blog and notice he has included piece on his recent visit to Ireland, especially to Knock and Ballintubber Abbey. Was pleased to see, in…
Praying with distraction
This weekend’s Gospel Passage finds us with the disciples asking a question that could well be our own, “Lord, will you teach us how to pray?” In answer he gives…
Field of Dreams, Altar of Hope
I was in Knock yesterday for the Re-dedication of the Basilica. An occasion worthy of the place and the “unspoken” message of Mary who stood with people, as she always…
Hecklers in the crowd and hurlers on the ditch
This week’s Gospel passage brings centre stage again that great story of the Good Samaritan. We would all like to be the man who does the right thing by the…
The Appreciation appreciated
I spoke with Pat Hunt (via email) in recent days. We talked of Joe Spelman and Bishop Brendan’s homily and the “appreciation” he mentioned that had been written about Fr…
A few words shared
Today we had Mass in Kilmovee. We remembered there Joe Smyth, a former teacher and Community Man who was an inspirational figure, leaving quite a legacy behind. In recent years…
A decent man …
Save us, Lord, while we are awake; protect us while we sleep; that we may keep watch with Christ and rest with him in peace. Now, Master, you let your…
This is essential viewing I think
Watched this TED TALK yesterday. Hard to get the story out of the head. I don’t know what we can do other than try to “know” there is something very…
A memory clarified
Earlier today, I spoke at the retreat in Kiltegan about Our Lady. I was trying to remember a poem given me by a priest a few years ago and talked…