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‘The Lord has truly risen, alleluia.’(Invitatory antiphon) What is in a name? A person’s name identifies him/her personally. A name is the most important word about a person. To call someone by her/his name is a way of recognising them. A person’s name is used with respect and dignity. The Lord called the prophet Isaiah […]

‘The Lord has truly risen, alleluia.’(Invitatory antiphon) When Pope Francis visited Ireland for the World Meeting of Families in 2018, he spoke to the Irish people with the message of hope of God’s constant and personal love for all God’s people. God’s desire is that the hope and presence of God’s love will sustain and […]

‘The Lord has truly risen, alleluia.’ (Invitatory antiphon) From the time of Pope Francis’ appointment as Pope, he shows a remarkable devotion to Our Lady. He wrote prayers in Mary’s honour, he intercedes through Mary and he regularly visits Marian Shrines. One of the highlights of Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland in August 2018 was […]

‘The Lord has truly risen, alleluia.’ (Invitatory antiphon) In the month of May, the earth bursts into bloom and during this Covid-19 lockdown time, people make use of added time to work in the garden, being adventurous to plant vegetables, shrubs and flowers. May is also the month the Catholic Church for centuries has set […]

‘The Lord is truly risen, alleluia.’ (Invitatory antiphon) A good shepherd cares for his sheep. He feeds them and gives them water to drink. The shepherd protects them and is attentive to all their needs. With his staff, he defends them from any obstruction or attack. The shepherd waits around while they graze and watches […]

DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS ‘The Lord has truly risen, alleluia.’ (Invitatory antiphon) People set aside days annually to remember special events such as wedding anniversaries, anniversaries of death, birthdays and other important personal / family moments. It is good to remember and recall. Lest we forget, it is important to highlight milestones and memories. […]

‘The Lord has truly risen, alleluia.’(Invitatory antiphon) It is estimated on google that on average, the human person makes 35,000 choices per day. During this Covid-19 time, restrictions limit choice. Therefore, personal freedom is curtailed. Such a time of change brings hardship, disturbance and anxiety to people facing unemployment and close of businesses. However, people […]

‘The Lord has truly risen, alleluia.’(Invitatory antiphon) During Covid-19, residents in urban areas greatly appreciate the wide green spaces for the daily 2km exercise. I personally benefit from the work of the members of Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council who planned a great acreage with paths, fields and sportsgrounds all of which are […]

FEAST OF ST PIUS V, (1504-72) ‘The Lord has truly risen, alleluia.’(Invitatory antiphon) There are many among us who enjoy reading a good story or book. The Bible is one of, if not the most popular book in the world. It is a myriad of stories in a library of books. Without a doubt, in […]

FEAST OF ST CATHERINE OF SIENA, VIRGIN AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH, PATRON OF EUROPE, (1347-80). ‘You feed the hungry in your sweetness, because you are gentle, without a trace of bitterness. O Eternal Trinity!’ St Catherine of Siena. On these fresh, bright and beautiful mornings it is uplifting to awaken to the bird song, […]