Recently, I attended an exhibition by the ‘Irish Patchwork Society ‘in The Botanical Gardens in Dublin. The exhibition, for me, was a prayerful experience, I returned home and reflected for a while. I then decided to give the brochure, which I picked up, to some neighbours. I have heard since that they also visited the…
A place apart from all the bustle of this modern world.Sixth century to twenty first yet the message is the same. Commune with God; he is always there .From then, till now and to eternity. St. Finbar’s Holy Place.Silence and serenity echo down the years.Peace reverberates all around.Children’s voices grow quiet and are stilled as…
May is traditionally dedicated to the Virgin Mary, making her a natural focus for this beautiful and gentle month. Poised between spring and summer, May invites us to slow down and notice what is growing — both in the world around us and within our own hearts. It is a fitting time to reflect on…
Do we ever reflect on the value of Water in our life? It is like the air we breathe, and is one of the elements of life. Imagine a day, a week, or any length of time without Water. It is the 1st question Astronauts ask when investigating a new Planet. “Has it got water”?…
As we journey through Lent it is good to reflect on where the English word Lent comes from: it comes from the Old English word “lencten”, which means “spring” or “springtime”. It refers to the season of the year in the Northern Hemisphere when the days begin to lengthen. The darkness of winter is going…
“Such brave little souls”, my mother said.“No fear in them when the harsh winds blow and the snowlies thick on the rock-hard land.They bow their heads but aren’t defeated. What fear have we if they survive?Stand tall and proud.Take life in your stride.Fear not if the snowdrops can survive.” By Edel Mulligan in memory, of…