Tag: Fr Paddy

A very clever dog! A wealthy man decided to go on a safari in Africa. He took his faithful pet dog along for company. One...

We can wait no longer - Martin Luther King’s Letter to White Church Leaders. In 1960, Martin Luther King was imprisoned after leading a civil...

Recent European and local elections highlighted that our environment and climate change is a fundamental concern among most citizens. Young people lead this awareness in...

Mary Queen of the May. May is marked with 'Alleluias' as we celebrate the Resurrection and live into the Easter joy we proclaim. May is also...

How can anyone argue against Divine Mercy Sunday? Divine Mercy is hope wrapped up in a loving God, ever ready to embrace us and forgive...

“He is not here, he is risen”, is the signal message which the women receive as they make their way to anoint this dead...

Take just a few minutes and apply one of the tips below and see how it brightens your day. 1. One minute of appreciation Take a...

The story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15: 1–3, 11–32) has an extraordinary amount of wisdom and good advice packed into it. Indeed, the more...

According to the English Catholic priest-cardinal John Henry Newman, “Growth is the only evidence of life.” Life is then most apparent in the springtime with...

The recent tragic death of Fr. John Cummins, following a freak car accident has left me numbed and deeply saddened. It resonates with ancient...

On Friday, February 1 we celebrate St. Brigid's Day, a day which brings great hope. St Brigid brings with her a story of compassion, generosity,...

Pope Francis's 10 New Year Resolutions In a very frank interview published in the Argentine weekly “Viva”, Pope Francis gave out 10 very sensible pieces...

Some years ago, a few weeks before Christmas, I observed a flustered young mother who had been dragged into the toy section of a...

Christmas carols remind us that Jesus is very much the reason for the Season. In a secular culture, these wonderful traditional hymns seems to be...

Generosity is a wonderful gift. To have a big heart is a blessing, that is to be open and compassionate in love to the...

It's the time of year when the shadows lengthen, evenings fall quickly and our busy lives slow down, all of which is this is...

This week Oscar Romero will become Saint. A life that gave tremendous witness to the poor and vulnerable people from South America. Archbishop Romero was assassinated...

Recently, the feast of Francis of Assisi was celebrated on Thursday, October 4. Francis the radical reformer of the 13th century, although in our...

Pope Francis will travel to Ireland in two weeks to attend the World Meeting of Families which will take place in Dublin. Since the last...

ASH Wednesday February 14th St. Valentine's Day, marks the beginning of Lent. Nothing says love like ashes!!!!!!!!!  Traditionally, Lent brings with it a time...

The passing of Bernard Fitzpatrick from our faith community leaves a large loss. Not just to his beloved family and friends but to so many...

Effective Immediately: Please be aware that there are changes you need to make in your life. These changes need to be completed in order...

Life is a sacred journey. Recently I spent time with a young man terminally ill. His frank honesty and wisdom, grounded me to appreciate...

Will the sun dance this Easter morning 2017? The joy of Easter morning brings much needed hope to a world beset by many challenges:...

I don't belong here. I really don't. Paradise is the last place I expected to end up after all I've done. Let me tell...

The finding of babies mortal remains in a former mother and baby residential home in Tuam, has awakened much anger, pain and disgust. The plight...