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Red the life vest of the oarsman. Red the wide-rim hat of a smiling cyclist. Red the lips, the dress of a woman walking into the sun. Red the fluttering shirt of a young man running. Red the coat of Continue reading 40 Years Red
It is Easter Week as I write, here in Ireland Easter weekend was beautiful, there was a mini heat-wave which meant sunshine, high temperatures and beautiful weather, it was great, and a change from the winter. Spring is now fully Continue reading Christ Is Alive: Divine Mercy Sunday – Fr. Derry Murphy
From Notre Dame to Sacre Coeur: Easter 2019 It was Tuesday morning when I heard the news that Notre Dame de Paris had gone up in flames the evening before. Having seen it three years ago and, more importantly, having Continue reading From Notre Dame to Sacre Coeur: Easter 2019
I Kiss the Wounds (a prayer for Good Friday) I kiss the Wounds of Your Sacred Head, with sorrow deep and true, may every thought of my mind today be an act of perfect love for You. I kiss the Continue reading I KISS THE WOUNDS
Last weekend on Radio 4’s Sunday morning programme there was a report on a spiritual retreat held at the Pope’s residence in the Vatican. The retreat was suggested by Archbishop Justin Welby, head of the Anglican Communion, and was attended Continue reading ON OUR KNEES: Mass of the Lord’s Supper
“Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, silence the pianos” The words of Funeral Blues by W H Auden remind me of when my grandfather died. Everything stopped – literally. Curtains were closed, the clock was stopped, the radio Continue reading HOLY WEEK: Stop All The Clocks, Cover The Statues
The following is the homily delivered by Michael O’Sullivan at the funeral Mass of Fr. Connie: “Good day to you all, dear brothers and sisters in the faith. I welcome you his family, friends and former parishioners here today as Continue reading Homily for the Funeral of Fr. Connie Ramirez SAC – Fr. Michael O’Sullivan SAC
He who sent me is with me and has not left me to myself, for I always do what pleases Him. (John 8) The funeral arrangements for Father Connie have been finalized.Thursday 11th April, Rosary at Broadway Funeral Home, Lubbock, Continue reading Fr. Cornelius (Connie) Ramirez SAC R.I.P.
I am the woman discovered undercover, caught in the act, exhumed from hiding beneath skin and flesh; the secret desirings of heart and mind. I am the boy who took refuge there, a place of escape and safe solace. My Continue reading Pardon In The Sand (A Meditation on John 8)
The sheen of God’s beauty shimmers beneath the surface of everything. Seamus heaney https://photos.app.goo.gl/Jzmbf5bCjcUTUPLW6 A beautiful evening on the last day of March, Pallottine Delegates gathered for the Provincial Assembly which takes place every three years to reflect on our Continue reading XVI PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY