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‘The Lord has truly risen, alleluia’ (Invitatory antiphon) ‘LAUDATO SI’ WEEK 16-24 MAY 2020… ‘EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED’ In our culture when a young person receives the Sacrament of Confirmation, there is an emphasis on gifts and celebration. And rightly so. In addition to material gifts, there are spiritual gifts given. The spiritual joy bestowed in […]

‘The Lord has truly risen, alleluia’ (Invitatory antiphon) ‘LAUDATO SI’ WEEK 16-24 MAY 2020… ‘EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED’ A promise made by one person to another is something very sacred. Healthy relationships of trust are formed when people make promises and keep them. The connection between them grows and deepens. The Gospel proclaimed at Mass today […]

St Brendan, abbot Today is the feast of St Brendan. He was born in AD 484 in Tralee, Co Kerry Feast days are special occasions in the Church. They are days to celebrate those women and men who lived lives of holiness. Of course, there are many people who lived good, holy and wholesome lives […]

St Carthage, bishop ‘The Lord has truly risen, alleluia.’(Invitatory antiphon) Various forms of media provide daily updates during this time of Covid-19 on the number of persons who died in the pandemic. These include people who work and minister in professional and pastoral services. Such people gave their lives in serving persons who are sick. […]

Feast of St Matthias, Apostle ‘Alleluia, the Lord is the king of apostles: come, let us adore him, alleluia’ (Invitatory antiphon). When a person takes time to ponder on the wonder of God’s creation, the response can only be that of gratitude, wonder and awe. God saw that everything God created was good. God is […]

Optional memorial of Our Lady of Fatima ‘Keep these days with joy, and give glory to the Lord, alleluia.’ (Antiphon, Morning prayer) A child once described his mother’s love saying, ‘she loves me to the moon and back.’ Fleshing this out, the child couldn’t identify words quickly enough to describe his mother’s love who was […]

‘The Lord has truly risen, alleluia.’ (Invitatory antiphon) Certain products can never be bought, regardless of whether one has money or not. Something very sought after in the 21st century, more particularly in this time of Covid -19, is peace. Peace is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. People seek peace in a […]

‘The Lord has truly risen, alleluia.’ (Invitatory antiphon) Numerous young people prepared to receive the sacrament of Confirmation during these weeks and months. However, because of restrictions put in place due to Covid-19, the celebration of the sacrament was temporarily postponed. Naturally, this is a great source of disappointment for the young people, their families, […]

‘The Lord has truly risen, alleluia.’ (Invitatory antiphon) A number of people currently live and work in Ireland, and are now far from their homeland. Some are health care workers struggling on the frontline in hospitals, nursing homes and in private homes. Family life is difficult for them because they always live in fear of […]

St Louise de Marillac, Patroness of Social Workers ‘The love of Jesus crucified urges us.’ It is delightful and challenging to read Pope Francis’ writings. In his recent Apostolic Exhortation, ‘Christus Vivit’ addressed to ‘Young People and to the Entire People of God (2019), the Pope writes with a very youthful heart, mind and disposition. […]