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Recent Harvest Thanksgiving Masses, in our local churches, have been a source of deep inspiration. The colour, fragrance, coupled with creativity and gratitude, offered hope...

This month of September, has begun with bright, warm sunshine. We all respond positively to light and warmth, its energy helps us to grow...

Imagine that you had to employ a gardener. You ask around among your friends and neighbours, and eventually you hear of two gardeners who...

This was a major week, for over 60,000 students who received their Leaving Certificate results. Sincere best wishes to all students, who soon begin...

I remember being very moved by Brendan O'Connor’s interview with Brent Pope some time ago. Brent spoke of his reflective time during the lockdown. He...

At 86, Pope Francis, is the oldest Pontiff in over 120 years. Last June, he underwent serious surgery and has made a remarkable recovery. His words...

As I write this article, I look out and wonder when the sun will come out. July has been the wettest month ever recorded on...

This week we begin the month of August, traditionally the harvest season. Weather has been a huge focus on conversation and contemplation in recent...

Every institution needs to be accountable, transparent and discerning. We have lived through the consequences of poor governance and its drastic consequences from church to...

From the crowded city streets to the busy town hall square, from the local village community to the crofter’s moorland cottage we find human...

Kevin was a giant of a man in so many ways. Throughout his life in all things his role was one of captain; the eldest...

Recently, Cardinal Dolan of New York celebrated Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral to mark the end of the diocesan phase of the cause for...

There are some very sharp turnings in life, as we know – and if we don’t we’ll find that out soon enough. Most of us,...

Recent fine weather has given us an opportunity to refresh and renew. It amazes me, how we awaken with such hope and energy because...

It's hard to believe, three years ago, a national lockdown commenced, as we endured the fear and anxiety, that's part of a pandemic. That's why...

As the evenings lengthen and new signs of life appear in our gardens we welcome a new Spring. The following ancient story tells how the...

February 22, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of Lent. This is a season of reflection that leads us towards the three days of the...

How do you handle adversity? What are you thinking when the sun goes down on those cold, windy nights, when you're trying to get...

I love this time of year, a time to embrace brighter evenings and early mornings. Already there are signs of the new spring. Snowdrops,...

The third Monday of January 2023 has been branded Blue Monday. It begins what many describe as the most depressing week of the year. It...

In the annals of papal history, Joseph Ratzinger, who has died aged 95, will be remembered principally as the first pope in 600 years...

Christmas 2022 is here. Yet another year has passed with all its many changes and immense challenges. Yet, the Christmas message remains timeless. ‘The Word...

Time moves by very quickly, where has 2022 gone? I sincerely pray that the Lords rich blessing will be given to you and your...

In the northern hemisphere, Christmas comes in an extraordinary time of the year. In our most vulnerable and darkest days, we are invited to indulge in...

Hunger is a problem that has plagued humanity for millennia, and it continues to haunt us. The United Nations and World Food Programme 2021 report,...

You don’t just wake up one morning, light streaming in from the window, birds fluttering about, and jump from your bed with exuberance declaring...

There has been much discussion and commentary, regarding the publication of the synthesis of feedback from our national Synod. The synod is a process, initiated...

The following stories awaken a sense of hope and encouragement for us all. Well worth reflecting upon…. The Frog Race There was once a bunch of...

In the secular world, mindfulness is much embraced and practiced. Personally, I find it difficult to differentiate between practicing mindfulness and prayer. Prayer and meditation...

A second class student in primary school recently wrote the following wisdom … One of God's main jobs is making people. He makes them to...