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I recently heard a funny little story of a mother who complained one day to her own mother that it was getting harder and...

I love visiting the cribs in various churches this time of year. Many of you, have by now placed your crib, in a sacred...

An Irish pub's Christmas video of a lonely, old man has left people in tears. Viewers were "bawling” after watching the heart-wrenching video for Charlie's...

It’s so easy to feel resentful that others are not as we would want them to be. We want them to change but can...

There is story in the Gospel about a leper coming to Jesus on his knees and pleading with him, saying, ‘If you want to,...

It's hard to believe that this time, three years ago, we were in the heart of a national lockdown. The second lockdown was harder than...

This week we begin the new month of November. Traditionally this is the time of year, in the Christian liturgical calendar, when we remember...

The universal Synod continues throughout this month of October in Rome. I find it refreshing, following the proceedings, with images of women and men actively...

Recently, I enjoyed the enormous privilege, visiting Asia, for the first time. It was a wonderful and unique experience, to engage in a very...

Throughout this month of October, a universal Synod of the church, takes place in Rome. This is a historic moment, where discernment, reflection and pragmatic...

This year seems to be flying by. It's hard to believe that we are now beginning the month of October. I pray, this new month...

Once upon a time there was a businessman who was sitting on the beach in a small Italian village. As he sat, taking a brief...

Recent Harvest Thanksgiving Masses, in our local churches, have been a source of deep inspiration. The colour, fragrance, coupled with creativity and gratitude, offered hope...

This month of September, has begun with bright, warm sunshine. We all respond positively to light and warmth, its energy helps us to grow...

Imagine that you had to employ a gardener. You ask around among your friends and neighbours, and eventually you hear of two gardeners who...

This was a major week, for over 60,000 students who received their Leaving Certificate results. Sincere best wishes to all students, who soon begin...

I remember being very moved by Brendan O'Connor’s interview with Brent Pope some time ago. Brent spoke of his reflective time during the lockdown. He...

At 86, Pope Francis, is the oldest Pontiff in over 120 years. Last June, he underwent serious surgery and has made a remarkable recovery. His words...

As I write this article, I look out and wonder when the sun will come out. July has been the wettest month ever recorded on...

This week we begin the month of August, traditionally the harvest season. Weather has been a huge focus on conversation and contemplation in recent...

Every institution needs to be accountable, transparent and discerning. We have lived through the consequences of poor governance and its drastic consequences from church to...

From the crowded city streets to the busy town hall square, from the local village community to the crofter’s moorland cottage we find human...

Kevin was a giant of a man in so many ways. Throughout his life in all things his role was one of captain; the eldest...

Recently, Cardinal Dolan of New York celebrated Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral to mark the end of the diocesan phase of the cause for...

There are some very sharp turnings in life, as we know – and if we don’t we’ll find that out soon enough. Most of us,...

Recent fine weather has given us an opportunity to refresh and renew. It amazes me, how we awaken with such hope and energy because...

It's hard to believe, three years ago, a national lockdown commenced, as we endured the fear and anxiety, that's part of a pandemic. That's why...

As the evenings lengthen and new signs of life appear in our gardens we welcome a new Spring. The following ancient story tells how the...

February 22, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of Lent. This is a season of reflection that leads us towards the three days of the...

How do you handle adversity? What are you thinking when the sun goes down on those cold, windy nights, when you're trying to get...