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Pallottine Fathers and Brothers
LONGING is the title of a book being advertised on Instagram. It was published about thirteen years ago. Longing is something I am seldom unaware of – all the physical longings that stir in me every day. The emotional ones. Continue reading WHOSE LONGING?
Rev. Richard Kennedy 1895-1976
Rev. Timothy Hanly 1912-2004
Rev. James Kelly 1941-2004
I remembered my God and I groaned, I pondered and my spirit fainted (Psalm 77)
Rev. Vincent O’Sullivan 1903-1980
Rev. John Bergin 1914-1995
God, who had set me apart before I was born and called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, so that I might proclaim him… (Galatians 1)
I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day what I have entrusted to him. (2 Timothy 1:12)
Rev. John Madden 1879-1944
To God, the only God, who saves us through Jesus Christ our Lord, be the glory, majesty, authority and power, which he had before time began, now and for ever. Amen. (Jude 1:25)
May and PentecostMary and the Holy SpiritConceiving Jesus, giving birth to the Church. “Wild air, world-mothering”Wind that blows where it will. The Holy Spirit teaching.Promise of JesusEver unfolding the More of God. And suddenly the familiar surprises. It often happens Continue reading TO SEE WITH NEW EYES
It happened while I was in the kitchen, shortly before 5pm, putting away the groceries and listening to BBC World Service which gave excellent coverage of the Papal Conclave. The reporter said there had been hope of a result around 4.30 Continue reading BATHED IN LIGHT (On the Election of Pope Leo XIV)
Pope Leo XIV: Greetings to Rome and to the world Peace be with you! Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave His life for the flock of God. I, Continue reading POPE LEO XIV
In all truth I tell you, whoever welcomes the one I send, welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me, welcomes the one who sent me.’ John 13:20