Lazarus around us
How many years can a mountain exist before it is washed to the sea and how many years must a people exist before they’re allowed to be free yes, and…
Counting down
The days are passing and home is in view. I have enjoyed the time here very much but am happy to be going home – which is always a good…
Here again
For the past few weeks I have been back in Rockville Centre, New York. It’s difficult to believe but it is twenty-five years since I came here first; that time…
Class Reunion
I write these lines in advance of a class reunion in St Nathy’s College, Ballaghaderreen. It will see former pupils and classmates, who sat the leaving cert in 1981, gather…
Back again!
It’s September and I am anxious to renew my connection with this blog. I miss it! SInce COVID I have been using Facebook a lot. Those of you who know…
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Knock Pilgrimage
On May 15th, I had the privilege of preaching at our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock. We joined with the dioceses of Clonfert and Galway. Sharing the homily here (courtesy of…
Masshill Stations of The Cross
On Good Friday we gatherered at Masshill to pray the Stations of The Cross. I was not sure what to expect but was totally taken away by the turnout of…
Holy Week 2022
Lent has almost run its course. Palm Sunday approaches and, on its heels, Holy Week. This is intended to be the highpoint of the Church’s liturgy; the recalling of those…
Alpha
During the week I said goodbye to my friend Alpha. It was difficult to do and has left a big gap in my life. I am very thankful to all…