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St. Patrick’s Day
We give you thanks, almighty God,for sending Saint Patrick to preach your glory to the people of Ireland.Grant that we who are proud to call ourselves Christiansmay never cease to proclaim to the world the good news of salvation.Through our Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day
HE TOUCHED ME: In Memory of Fr. John O’Brien SCA
Morning of John’s funeral. I sit on the chair where he used to pray, in the room where he slept. Facing out into the garden and the fields of Ballynoe as far as the eye can see. Daffodils beneath the Continue reading HE TOUCHED ME: In Memory of Fr. John O’Brien SCA
A Personal tribute to Fr John O’Brien by Sr. Veronica OP
I am sure many people will have their own personal memories of Fr. John at this sad time since his recent passing from this life so prematurely. I have pondered for many hours in recent days, my mind filled with Continue reading A Personal tribute to Fr John O’Brien by Sr. Veronica OP
Online Pallottine Presentation by Mons Julio Endi Akamine SAC
Good Day, I hope you are safe and well. I write to draw your attention to an On-line presentation tomorrow Thursday February 25th at 3pmRome time. The speaker is Mons Julio Endi Akamine SAC- Continue reading Online Pallottine Presentation by Mons Julio Endi Akamine SAC
THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY: In Loving Memory of Fr. John O’Brien a Soul Brother and Priest – by Eamonn Monson SAC
Through a glass darkly. A phrase from 1 Corinthians 13 which was the last piece of Scripture I read to John the day before he died. The same phrase came to me separately and independently from Derry and Tom yesterday Continue reading THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY: In Loving Memory of Fr. John O’Brien a Soul Brother and Priest – by Eamonn Monson SAC
Father John O’Brien SCA R.I.P.
Death Notice and Funeral Arrangements on www.rip.ie Fr. John’s Funeral Mass will be live-streamed Saturday March 13th at 12 noon on www.facebook.com/ronaynefuneraldirectorsfermoy February 18, 2021 Good day, I write to inform you that our colleague Fr John O’Brien Parish Priest of Continue reading Father John O’Brien SCA R.I.P.
ANNIVERSARY FEBRUARY 17TH
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ANNIVERSARY FEBRUARY 17TH
Rev. Patrick Whelan 1922 -1973
O Lord, how precious is your love. The sons of men find refuge in the shelter of your wings. In you is the source of life and in your light we see light. (Psalm 36)
Prayer to Our Lady of Tumours (Santa Maria dei Tumori)
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Health of the sick, intercede for us. By His death and resurrection your Son opened for us the doors to His grace, the source of health of soul and body. We trust in your intercession Continue reading Prayer to Our Lady of Tumours (Santa Maria dei Tumori)
Founder’s Day 2021 – Reflection from Provincial Father Liam McClarey SCA
‘Wherever I shall be, I intend to imagine myself to be together with all the creatures in the Cenacle in Jerusalem where the Apostles received the Holy Spirit.’ This is, arguably the most well-known extract from our Founder’s writings contained Continue reading Founder’s Day 2021 – Reflection from Provincial Father Liam McClarey SCA