‘The Lord is a great king: come let us adore him.’ (Invitatory antiphon) In a recent interview on RTE radio, Kerry Kennedy, daughter of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (1925-1968), spoke of her father and her reaction at the time to his sudden and shocking death. She also spoke about her work as a human rights […]
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|‘Let us come before the Lord, giving thanks.’ (Invitatory antiphon). Blessed Frederic Ozanam (1813-53), founder of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (1833), in defining charity and justice said, ‘Charity is the Samaritan who pours oil on the wounds of the traveller who has been attacked. But, it is justice’s role to prevent the […]
CELEBRATE SUNDAY, SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST AT HOME, IN THE PARISH AND AT SCHOOL WITH THE GROW IN LOVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
|‘Christ the Lord is the bread of life: come, let us adore him.’ (Invitatory antiphon) Parades, processions, pilgrimages, and marches have always been part of our cultural, secular and faith tradition since ancient times. During this time of Covid-19, restrictions were placed on such events. These assemblies bring people together for a common purpose. While […]
CELEBRATE SATURDAY TENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME AT HOME, IN THE PARISH AND AT SCHOOL WITH THE GROW IN LOVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
|St Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor of the Church, Memorial ‘The Lord is the source of all wisdom: come, let us adore him.’ (Invitatory antiphon). Recently, two people were standing at St Anthony’s shrine lighting candles in the local parish Church. The woman said to the man pointing to St Anthony, ‘Is he your […]
CELEBRATE FRIDAY, TENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME AT HOME, IN THE PARISH AND AT SCHOOL WITH THE GROW IN LOVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
|‘Indeed, how good is the Lord; bless his holy name.’ (Invitatory antiphon). These days of Covid-19 with restrictions placed on the activities people are accustomed to attending on a weekly and/or a daily basis, cause a sense of anxiety to some. To others, it all feels like one long break. To those committed to going […]
CELEBRATE THURSDAY TENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME AT HOME, IN THE PARISH AND AT SCHOOL WITH THE GROW IN LOVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS
|St Barnabas, apostle, Memorial ‘Come, before the Lord, singing for joy.’ (Invitatory antiphon). During the time of Covid-19, good news was/is not in scarce supply. The good news from the final ‘Late Late Show’ of the year, hosted by Ryan Tubridy informed its viewers that donations to Irish charitable causes amounted to over €6 million […]
CELEBRATE WEDNESDAY TENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME AT HOME, IN THE PARISH AND AT SCHOOL WITH THE GROW IN LOVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
|St Ephrem the Syrian c 306-373, deacon and doctor of the Church, ‘Cry out with joy to God, all the earth: serve the Lord with gladness.’ (Invitatory antiphon). In celebrating the lives of the saints, the Church provides a history of the goodness of God’s people who lived through the centuries. Remembering a saint from […]
CELEBRATE TUESDAY, FEAST OF ST COLUMBA, (COLMCILLE) ABBOT AND MISSIONARY, AT HOME, IN THE PARISH AND AT SCHOOL WITH THE GROW IN LOVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
|‘How wonderful is God among his saints; come let us adore him.’ (Invitatory antiphon). One of the most poignant parts of a funeral is time given to the eulogy. This is a speech that pays tribute to someone at the time of death. It is a time to remember the uniqueness of the loved one. […]
CELEBRATE MONDAY TENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME AT HOME, IN THE PARISH AND AT SCHOOL WITH THE GROW IN LOVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
|The Merriam Webster dictionary defines an attitude as ‘a feeling or emotion toward a fact or state.’ A person will always have an attitude(s) about this, that and everything. Attitudes will shape how we perceive another person and how they perceive us. What we do in life and how we act are influenced by our […]
CELEBRATE SUNDAY SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY AT HOME, IN THE PARISH AND AT SCHOOL WITH THE GROW IN LOVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
|Local parish communities are at their best during this time of pandemic. Neighbours help one another, while the politicians and health authorities continually tell citizens ‘we are all in this together’ as we wash our hands, keep socially distanced and abide by the challenges of the restrictions. A spirit of care and concern pervades […]