Quiet Corner
I met her as I walked into the church in Castlefin. There was Adoration taking place and I thought I might call in for a while, to say a prayer…
Lent
From a faded page
On Monday night, I was in the Adoration Chapel in Kilmovee for a short while and I said Night Prayer. When finished, I looked through some memorial cards and other…
Having seen
There’s no denying the different view we get from a mountain top. What seems well known to us, takes on a totally new look when viewed from the vantage point.…
From cradle to grave
Urlaur Abbey lies in ruin. Its walls have crumbled and roof has long since collapsed but its floor – foundation – remains solid. Many people come here to spend a…
The people in front of you
We had a lovely gathering in Urlaur Church last night. It was around the Vigil Mass and an Enrolment Ceremony for thirty-eight young people from the parish who are to…
Rainbows and Promises Kept
We’ve begun! Nuala Hawkins, R.I.P. A priest in the neighbouring diocese is offering “DRIVE-THRU” Ashes today. It’s intended for those who might not have time to attend Mass today and…
Tenth Station: Jesus is stripped of his garments
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. In many ways this is the cruellest of the stations –…
The Third Station: Jesus falls for the first time
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Was it a pebble or a rock? Was it a push…