Penitential Service
Last night I had a virtual Penitential Service in Kilmovee. This was part of Easter preparation and in response to Pope Francis’ request that people be offered the opportunity to…
prayer
HOLY WEEK 2020
Holy Week Ceremonies in Parish of Kilmovee. Holy Week 2020
Hard times
I really don’t know how many people read this. I do know that my “blog” is not the beginning and end of all blogs and that, in the wider scale…
One Boss acknowledges another!
I watched “Springsteen on Broadway” on Netflix during the week. It’s a recording of a sold out stage show on Broadway where Bruce Springsteen comes on stage with guitar and…
Death is a monkey
Her husband died not too long ago. I met her recently and we chatted briefly. “How are things going?” I asked. “Some days good and some bad”, she replied. “Which…
Sunrise to Sunset
This morning, when I opened the blinds I was pleased to see the sun rising through the bared branches of Winter trees. It was not the first time I had…
Cian Patrick
Earlier today, we celebrated the Mass of The Angels in Kilmovee Parish Church. It was in memory of Cian Patrick Hunt who died on Saturday, October 6th, in his fourth…
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!”…
A Quiet Place
Oh, for a quiet place Where do I find a quiet place to spend some time with the Lord? Is there a monastery or an island that I can escape…
Off the Mainland!
I’ve been off the mainland for a few hours! On Lough Derg again for a short while, helping with the pilgrimage but with my shoes on! Good to be here…