Tag: Fr Paddy

It was a lawyer who asked Jesus in the Gospel, ‘Who is my neighbour?’ He was probably expecting a definition that would determine the...

When did you last say your prayers? This question makes all kinds of presumptions. Not least that people don’t pray. Or that prayer has any...

Pope Leo XIV has declared Saint John Henry Newman a 'Doctor' of the church, bestowing one of the Catholic Church’s highest honours on the...

The month of August traditionally marks the beginning of autumn. For the Celtic people, this time of year was filled with festivity, engaging in...

Time and seasons come and go; so far 2025 seems to have moved very quickly, it's hard to believe, this week we begin the...

Our health is our wealth. Health of body and peace of mind are indeed rich blessings that many long for. Western culture, continues to value...

In a statement announcing Br Kevin’s death on July 2, at Mount Desert Nursing Home in Cork, the Capuchins said he was known throughout...

It was disappointing to read that tourists visiting our beautiful island has greatly reduced in recent times. Ireland has benefited hugely from tourism, especially...

A moral compass offers direction informed by values. Christianity is a wonderful moral compass based on gospel values of faith, hope and love. I found...

These weeks many cemetery masses take place in every parish across the country. I really like these occasions when family and communities unite in...

Time moves by too quickly; soon we arrive at the longest day of the year - June 21. These long bright days I pray will...

As we move through life, we all can agree with the wisdom, “Our health is our wealth”. Health of body and peace of mind...

In a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and valleys of Mount Kilimanjaro, Thomas, a humble farmer, faced a severe drought that threatened his...

First Holy Communion, continues to be an incredibly special day, not just in the life of young people, but for their entire families and...

As I write this article, the cardinal electors, are currently in conclave. Their task, to select the 267th successor of Peter. I pray that the...

As I write this article, looking out of my window, the month of May, begins in splendid sunshine. Birds singing loudly, new leaves on...

The death of Pope Francis fills me with a deep sadness as we mourn the loss of a kind, courageous, and gentle pastor. I also...

On Sunday, April 27, Carlo Acutis, will be formally canonised and declared a saint. This will take place in an open air ceremony in...

These days of bright blue skies, and spring blossoms, make it easy to identify with the Easter message. In this Jubilee Year of Hope,...

The month of April has begun with splendid sunshine and blue skies. This is a beautiful time of year, nature awakens within us all a...

As we get closer to Holy Week it is good to reflect on how we pray. Prayer is often personal and perhaps is best...

As I write this article, Taoiseach Micheál Martin is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on March 12, 2025,...

There is a real sense here in Ireland, that the vocation crisis, to the priesthood, is having real consequences in terms of aging clergy...

As I write this article, I'm very conscious that the health of Pope Francis, seems to be seriously declining. Pope Francis has led the Catholic...

Our world is indeed going through very troubled times. In a time of turbulence, it is important to be reminded that Christian values such...

Addiction is lived reality for many good people. The life story of an Irish man and his recovery is an inspirational one. Matt Talbot was...

This week we celebrate St Valentine’s Day. Traditionally this day is associated with romance and love. Historically it is interesting to trace its evolvement. There were...

Weather wise January 2025 has been dreadful. Because of heavy snow and dangerous pathways, it was reminiscent of lockdown. The recent storm Eowyn caused devastating...

February is it time of growth and invitation for us all. The light of spring slowly triumphs over winter darkness. The story and celebration of...

The beatification cause of Sister Clare Crockett, an inspirational young Irish religious sister who died in 2016, formally opened Sunday, January 12, with a...