Fr Paul Clayton-Lea Armagh Diocese   his homeward Journey The Life and Works of Pope Benedict XVI Bishop  Fintan Monahan Veritas Publications, 2023 ISBN 978 1 80097 014 4 pp. 70 • €9.99/stg£8.99 The solemn text buried with the late Pope Benedict XVI contained a brief summary of his life and ministry which amounted to

The Pope’s Monthly Intention For victims of abuse: We pray for those who have suffered harm from members of the Church; may they find within the Church herself a concrete response to their pain and suffering.   * * *   Lent – a time to rediscover the direction of life ‘Because in life’s journey,

Seeing your Life through the Lens of the Gospel   John Byrne osa Email [email protected]   Second Sunday of Lent 5 March 2023   The transfiguration experience was one that, for Jesus, clarified his relationship with his Father and strengthened him for the future. It was also a moment of deep revelation for the disciples.

Leathanach don Cheiliúraí   Máirtín Mac Conmara MSC   An Dara Domhnach den Charghas 5 Márta 2023   Iontróid Léachtaí an lae agus téama an Aifrinn: . Glóir Chríost agus ár ngairm fianaise a thabhairt.   Tá an glaoch dúinn ann ó Ábraham, béim air sa litir chuig Timóid agus eiseamláir na glóire in athrú

This Lent One of the great strengths of Christian faith is its ability to give us hope even in the darkest hours. There are people now who are suffering in some of the poorest parts of the world who are putting all of their trust in God to save them in their time of need.

5 February 2023: Matthew 5:13-16 1. Jesus uses the image of salt as something that makes food tasty. Without salt food can be tasteless. Who are the people who give zest to your life and make it enjoyable? For whom have you done this? When have you been particularly aware of your potential in this

  Bishop Fintan Monahan Bishop of Killaloe   MY LIFE IN YOUR HANDS Thoughts & Words of Fr John Cummins   Always have a reason for the hope that is within you. 1 Peter 3:15 (Theme of Silver Jubilee Reflection) Last September, at the Ploughing Championships, in the Kildare and Leighlin tent, I met a

New Resources of Intercom Magazine Fr Paul Clayton-Lea Armagh Diocese OF LIMERICK SAINTS ANS SEEKERS Edited by David Bracken Veritas Publications, 2022 ISBN 9781800970311 pp. 282 • €24.99/stg£22.50 This unusual and engaging resource was inspired by Dr Brendan Leahy, bishop of Limerick; whose 2019 Lenten pastoral entitled This is What God Wants of Us: Our Holiness.

Prayers and Reflections of Intercom Magazine February 2023   The Pope’s Monthly Intention For parishes: We pray that parishes, placing communion at the centre, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome towards those most in need. * * * Blessing of Saint Brigid’s Crosses Father of all creation and Lord of Light, you have given us

Leathanach don Cheiliúraí Proinsias Ó Cuanaigh Dún Dealgan   An Cúigiú Domhnach Saor 05.02.2023   Réamhrá Trátha an ama seo dhá chéad bliain ó shin, scríobh an file Antaine Ó Raifteirí na línte seo: ‘Anois teacht an Earraigh, beidh an lá ag dul chun síneadh Is tar éis na Féile Bríde ardóidh mé mo sheol.’