Do it anyway
Noticed these words recently, attributed to St Teresa of Calcutta. They speak of doing the right thing, even if it’s misunderstood, forgotten or resented. “Do it anyway”, she says. There’s…
Stone Walls and Grasses Green
The above is from the front page of last weekend’s Parish Bulletin in Kilmovee. We were all mindful of the fact that Pope Francis, on his journey from Ireland West…
No handshake ….
As I was leaving Knock earlier today someone asked me “Did you get to shake the Pope’s hand?” “No,” I replied, “but I don’t think he’ll notice that until later!”…
Double Green Shield Stamps
On Saturday last, as we gathered for Evening Mass in Glann Church, there was a major downpour nearing Biblical proportion! It rained as if there were no tomorrow and Noah…
Wrong road with amazing twist
I was on my way to a Funeral Mass in Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo. Though I heard many times of Bofeenaun I had never driven there before and, apart from knowing…
Last lap …
Was in New York for a few hours earlier today. I met some friends for lunch and had a good chat and a good bit to eat as well!! I…
Should have taken flowers
Earlier today I did a little driving. More than I normally do here and yet, at home, it would seem only a spin! That’s the difference between home and away…
Bookends
I had an interesting day – following a dodgy start (as mentioned already!) as I was “on duty” here in the parish. I had two things arranged for today, apart…
Bad with the good
As I wrote a few lines around the last day or so, I omitted saying that I was feeling a bit sick! I suppose there’s a desire to be up-beat…
Paying the ferryman!
To take me to the other side! Crossed the water last night from NY to NJ to visit Joe and Elizabeth Walsh and their son. Always a lovely home to…