23 March. Friday of Week 4 of Lent
Close to those in trouble
Close to those in trouble
Winning Hearts, Not Arguments
The Larger Picture
Beside the Living Waters
A Just and Humble Man
Mary O’Vallely sent in this beautiful reflection for Mother’s Day
Mary O’Vallely sent in this beautiful reflection for Mother’s Day
Opening Comment: With St Patrick’s Day behind us, we resume our lenten journey. The season is half over, and the celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus is nearer to us. On this midway Sunday, it is traditional to honour mothers, praying for those still with us and remembering those who have died. Penitential…
Restoring God’s Work Of Art
As the third week of Lent comes to a close, we pause from our lenten penances to honour Patrick, the apostle of the Irish. In our celebration of this solemn feast, we worship God, creator, redeemer and sanctifier, who brought our ancestors into the Christian fold through the preaching of St Patrick.
What do we actually know about St Patrick? Do we know anything for sure? How can we find out? Behind all the later traditions which grew around him, reflecting his influence on the people of Ireland, we have his own words. There’s now a website where you can get back to the real St Patrick. Let your parish know about it. Pádraig McCarthy.
A Man of many Qualities
A Living Dialogue
Basic Human Virtues
Inspired by Deuteronomy
Making a New Start
Believing in Miracles
Opening Comment: Though many things can distract us, we are called to the cross of Christ and the new life Christ brings. As the lenten journey to death and resurrection continues, we ask for the grace to continue as enthusiastically as we began. Penitential Rite: To prepare ourselves to celebrate the Third Sunday of Lent,…
Inner Cleanliness
Come back to God