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Economics and Justice
The Gospel, has a very challenging relationship with economics. Justice, is at the heart of the Gospel message. In growing and vibrant economy those who have, benefit most. The gospel speaks counter...
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November A Time To Remember
Time continues to move as we now have entered Winter Time. We begin this Season with Halloween. It’s origins are strongly connected to ancient Celtic roots. In Celtic Ireland, about two millennia ago,...
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Who Cares for the Carer
In every community, often silently and heroically, are people who voluntarily care for a vulnerable loved one. For me personally, those who care for a vulnerable loved one are truly inspirational. In...
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November A Challenging Time.
A motivational speaker walked confidently around the room holding a glass of water while leading a seminar on stress management. Everyone guessed she was going to ask the ultimate question, ‘Half empty...
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Never underestimate the incredible genius that defines our human spirit. The gift of creativity and vision always brings hope and optimism. Hope is a great gift and an important value to maintain and...
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Advent….Come Lord Jesus
There is a story of six people who froze to death around a campfire on a bitterly cold night. Each had a log of wood they might have contributed to the fire, but for reasons satisfactory to themselves,...
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The Gift of Generosity
It’s wonderful these days to see the brightness of Christmas lights decorating our streets, shops and homes. In the darkest days of the year, we long for the light. A recent debate in Dublin concerning...
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Sharing the Good News
More than 300 people recently attended the funeral of a woman in Carlow, after an appeal on social media by a funeral director who was concerned there would be very few people present. Mary Regan, 89,...
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Christmas A Time Of Hope
A woman was Christmas shopping with her two children. After many hours of walking down row after row of toys and after hours of hearing both her children asking for everything they saw on those many...
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Emmanuel God Is Close
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ this year, I’m conscious of all what we have to be grateful for. Many long for what so often we take for granted. The terrible tragedy of Israel and...
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Jubilee Year of Hope
Where does time go by? It’s hard to believe that it is now 25 years since the world anxiously embraced the new Millennium now we know the tech world did not implode but the 1st 25 years of this...
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Some Spiritual Tips for New Year 2025
The best resolutions are elastic—they cannot be broken with a single act. If you swear never to touch red meat, one burger ruins the resolution. If, on the other hand, you pledge to eat healthier...
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Sr. Clare Crockett.. An Inspirational Life
The beatification cause of Sister Clare Crockett, an inspirational young Irish religious sister who died in 2016, formally opened Sunday January 12th with a ceremony at the Cathedral of Alcalá de...
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St Brigid- A Woman of Hope
February is it time of growth and invitation for us all. The light of spring slowly triumphs over winter darkness. The story and celebration of Saint Brigid remains deeply relevant in a turbulent...
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After The Storm
Weather wise January 2025 has been dreadful. Because of heavy snow and dangerous pathways, it was reminiscent of lockdown. The recent storm Eowyn caused devastating damage and inflicted hardship on so...
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St. Valentine’s Day
This week we celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. Traditionally this day is associated with romance and love. Historically it is interesting to trace its evolvement. There were probably at least three men...
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Matt Talbot….. A Powerful Recovery
Addiction is lived reality for many good people. The life story of an Irish man and his recovery is an inspirational one. Matt Talbot was born May 1856 in Dublin Ireland. He was one of twelve children,...
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Make The Most of Lent 2025
Our world is indeed going through very troubled times. In a time of turbulence, it is important to be reminded that Christian values such as faith hope and love are deeply relevant. Kindness and...
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Prayer for Pope Francis
As I write this article, I’m very conscious that the health of Pope Francis, seems to be seriously declining. Pope Francis has led the Catholic Church with a deep sense of integrity and humility. A...
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Vocation is a fulfilling way of life
There is a real sense here in Ireland, that the vocation crisis, to the priesthood, is having real consequences in terms of aging clergy and many priest-less parishes. Here in Kildare and Leighlin...
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