Soul Food for The Feast of Christ the King, 24th November 2024
Every diocese in Ireland must have at least one statue, church or school of Christ the King, maybe not as impressive as the statues in Rio de Janeiro or overlooking Lisbon – or even the one in the Glen of Aherlow! – but just as cherished. Often Christ has his arms outstretched in the form of a cross, but he can be standing with the globe in his hand or seated on a throne.
Author: - November 21, 2024
Soul Food for The Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 13th October 2024
“All things are possible for God” (Mark 10:27) I have always found it interesting how throughout time the same scripture speaks to us differently based on how we connect with it and how our experiences impact on how we read it.
Author: - October 1, 2024
Soul Food for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday 6th October 2024
In today’s first reading we hear the words, “It is not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18), and so in this second account of creation, God creates a variety of companions for man before finally creating woman. The focus on this account is often placed on the creation of woman and what is happening in between therefore goes unnoticed and is rarely mentioned.
Author: - September 30, 2024
Reflection for The Final Day of the Season of Creation, 4th October 2024
Hope and Act with Creation. The ecumenically supported Season of Creation this year has the challenging theme of Hope and Act with Creation. There are many reasons for hope: creation and the challenges it is facing are very much on many people’s radar; the inspiring life and actions of St Francis of Assisi, whose Feast Day is 4th October...
Author: - August 15, 2024
