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!”…
Knock Shrine
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…
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…
Fourth Station: Jesus meets his mother
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. “Though your message was unspoken, still the truth in silence lies…
St Paul’s Bessbrook
Last week I had a call from my classmate, Dermot Maloney, to see if I’d be free to share a thought or two with a group of students who would…
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…