Daily Lenten Thought March 12th
The idea of going on “pilgrimage” to Ballaghaderreen is not something we’d normally speak about! We associate pilgrimage with Religious sites like Knock, Croagh Patrick or Lough Derg. Maybe even…
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Daily Lenten Thought March 11th
“Well Tony?” I think that’s as much as I said to him. It was last Monday, just after the funeral of Jack Roddy (mentioned in another daily thought) and I…
Daily Lenten Thought March 10th
Today the 32nd Dáil assembles in Dublin for the first time. A Ceann Comhairle has been elected by secret ballot. His role, a crucial one, seeks to oversee discussions that…
Daily Lenten Thought March 9th
“Let sleeping dogs lie” This is a photo of Alpha – my dog and “good friend”! I’m not sure about him being my best friend but we get on fairly…
Daily Lenten Thought March 8th
A common happening! We can be so slow to involve ourselves in events, situations and people’s lives. There is, all too often , the feeling that someone else will do…
Daily Lenten Thought March 7th
Jack Roddy was buried today. He was a quiet and inoffensive man who lived a quiet life. He’ll be missed. I’d like to share a few thoughts around the words…
Daily Lenten Thought March 6th (Mother’s Day)
“Mum, we’ll get you flowers, arrange a meal for two we’ll come round for a visit like we used to do don’t say it’s too much trouble or a lot…
Daily Lenten Thought March 5th
The Prodigal Son, having come to his senses, returns home to a waiting father. The prepared and rehearsed speech is surplus to requirement. “Father, I have sinned against heaven and…
Daily Lenten Thought March 4th
“Which is the first of all the commandments?” the scribe asked Jesus. It’s strange how we all have questions and maybe think, in their answering, that we will have all…
Daily Lenten Thought March 3rd
Next Saturday I’m due to lead a Lenten Retreat at the Galilee Centre, Boyle. I’ve been there before and it’s a very special place – lovely location overlooking the lake.…