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ANNIVERSARY FEBRUARY 02

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Rev. Sean Sweeney SCA

Liscaugh, Doon, Limerick 1940-2008

Fr. Sean is remembered for his joyful Priestly Ministry in Texas, Nevada, Loughill-Ballyhahill, Adare and Donoughmore. He is laid to rest in Doon Cemetery, Co. Limerick. May his good soul rest in peace

“At last, all-powerful Master, You give leave to your servant to go in peace, according to your promise. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for all nations, the light to enlighten the Gentiles, and give glory to Israel, your people.” (Lk 2:29-32; the song of Simeon)

Anniversary January 31st

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Rev. George Haines 1884-1931

Let us not lose sight of Jesus, who leads us in our faith and brings it to perfection: for the sake of the joy which was still in the future, he endured the cross (Hebrews 12)

Anniversary January 30th

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Canon John Hayes 1887-1957

‘Go home to your people and tell them all that the Lord in his mercy has done for you.’ … And everyone was amazed

(Mark 5)

I BECOME HIS CAPERNAUM: Reflection on the Word of God

Posted on 27/01/2020 by Huruma —

I don’t like Monday but I love the Word of God. Monday morning, even though it’s my day off, feels like a hangover. Heavy, slow, dull. And it’s raining, so the temptation is to stay in but there’s a movie Continue reading I BECOME HIS CAPERNAUM: Reflection on the Word of God→

Sunday of the Word of God: Aperuit Illis

Posted on 25/01/2020 by Huruma —

APOSTOLIC LETTERISSUED “MOTU PROPRIO” BY THE SUPREME PONTIFF FRANCIS “APERUIT ILLIS” INSTITUTING THE SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD 1. “He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures” (Lk 24:45). This was one of the final acts of the risen Continue reading Sunday of the Word of God: Aperuit Illis→

Feast of St. Vincent Pallotti 2020

Posted on 21/01/2020 by Huruma

Wishing you a very happy and blessed feast day of St Vincent Pallotti. Attached is an excerpt from his spiritual diary of 1816 in which he expresses his desire for the Infinite and to do infinitely more in the apostolate. United Continue reading Feast of St. Vincent Pallotti 2020→

We beg you, Lord, to be our help and our support

Posted on 13/01/2020 by Huruma

We beg you, Lord, to be our help and our support. Free us from our troubles; take pity on the lowly; raise up those who have fallen; give help to the poor, health to the sick, and bring home those Continue reading We beg you, Lord, to be our help and our support→

The Holy Family of Nazareth

Posted on 28/12/2019 by Huruma

Feast of the Holy Family 2019 A married couple become one body, one Icon of God, a window giving us a glimpse into God; one revelation of who God is and they live the priesthood of Christ in a way Continue reading The Holy Family of Nazareth→

If You Want – St. John of the Cross

Posted on 19/12/2019 by Huruma

If you want the Virgin will come walking down the road pregnant with the holy, and say, “I need shelter for the night, please take me inside your heart, my time is so close.” Then, under the roof of your Continue reading If You Want – St. John of the Cross→

Father Ned O’Brien SAC R.I.P. – Reflections On his Life

Posted on 13/12/2019 by Huruma

Our dear confrere Ned O’Brien died very peacefully on December 11th at 11.25 pm in Acorn Lodge Nursing Home, Cashel. Ned had been in Acorn Lodge since April of this year and was cared for with great care and devotion by Continue reading Father Ned O’Brien SAC R.I.P. – Reflections On his Life→