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→

A garden in the city. The only cool place on this rather hot morning. Beautiful. Nothing to do but watch the antics of two cats. The mother, who has been named Beauty and her unnamed kitten, whom I have decided Continue reading TIME OF MY DEPARTURE – Eamonn Monson SAC→

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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?→

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→

You will show me the path of life, the fullness of joy in your presence,at your right hand, bliss for ever.   Psalm 16 from Mass on Easter Monday Fathers John Fitzpatrick (r) and John O’Connor (c) with Cardinal Bergoglio in Continue reading THE SOUND OF GOD’S VOICE (In Loving Memory of Pope Francis)→