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Hastings has been the highest point of my life as a priest, like the summit of the mountain of life that I have been given to climb. The mountain of my transfiguration. We were talking about cars. The flash sporty Continue reading My Last Homily in Hastings (Celebrating the Ordinary) – Eamonn Monson SAC→

We stand in the temple of our reality, in the presence of God, like the two men in the Gospel. What brings us close to God has been given us. The One who is close to the broken-hearted has humbled Continue reading I LIVE TO SERVE – In Loving Memory of Fr Emmanuel Msuri SAC→

I have received the following message from John Onna, Regional of The God of Infinite Love Region. I would like to inform you that this morning at 5am our BELOVED FR EMMANUEL MSURI has passed away to eternal glory.He was Continue reading Father Emmanuel Msuri SAC R.I.P.→

God is beyond time, yet his timing is impeccable, precise, spot on. This is a blessing that has been evident in my life many times over many years. A few weeks ago as I was preparing to board the ferry Continue reading THE AGONISING STILL POINT (Exaltation of the Cross)→

On Tuesday, September 9, at 8:00 p.m., the Church of San Salvatore in Onda will be filled with music of praise and prayer through the intercession of St. Vincent Pallotti. Around the Eucharist and at the tomb of the Founder, Continue reading CONCERT & PRAYER in the Church of San Salvatore in Onda – Pallottine Generalate, Rome→

Back in February when Rory and I visited John in the Bon Secours Hospital, he spoke to us about the readings and hymns he wanted for his funeral. These readings from the Word of God express something of John’s faith, Continue reading The Supreme Advantage – Homily for the Funeral of Father John Fitzpatrick SAC→

Born 18/02/1943; First Consecration 12/09/1963; Ordination 21/06/1969; Died 23/08/2025. 00:00 – Opening Hymn 01:40 – Introduction & Gifts symbolising aspects of Fr. John’s life 05:22 – Beginning of the Mass 12:27 – Liturgy of the Word 13:53 – Psalm 21:36 Continue reading Father John Fitzpatrick SAC R.I.P.→

Who am I and  why should I be favoured?  Why should I be honoured with a visit from the Mother of my Lord, Mother of the Word Incarnate? She comes as I wait upon the Word of God at the Continue reading AS I LAY UPON MY BED (Silence of the Word)→

“The WORD is near to you, it is on your lips and in your hearts…” I suggested to the people at Mass that we close our eyes and go to that place in our hearts where the Word of God Continue reading Embers of Yesterday’s Fire→