The Pope’s Monthly Intentions Evangelisation: The beauty of marriage. Let us pray for young people who are preparing for marriage with the support of a Christian community: may they grow in love, with generosity, faithfulness and patience. * * * The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) 6 June It was Mahatma

Lectio Divina ‘You are filled with the utter fullness of God (Ephesians 3:19) Lectio: What the Word says in itself … The line is from St Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians and is the Second Reading for the Feast of the Sacred Heart (11 June). Our faith is not something static that is frozen in

Jane Mellett [email protected] The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) 6 June 2021 He has gone out of his mind’ In the Gospel today we read that Jesus has returned home and causes quite a commotion on his arrival. Word about this healer and teacher has gotten around, the crowds have gathered,

John Byrne OSA Email [email protected] The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) 6 June 2021 1. The symbolic gesture of breaking and sharing bread and sharing the cup, that Jesus made at the Last Supper, symbolised the offering of himself that he would make on Calvary, giving his life for others. Sometimes

Fr Conor Kelly An Rinn, Dungarvan, Co Waterford Féasta Corp & Fuil Chríost 6 Meitheamh 2021 Iontróid Gabhaimid buíochas don Tiarna Íosa as ucht bronntanas a chorp agus a chuid fola san aifreann naofa. Smaoineamh Sa chéad léacht, déanann Maois nasc an sean conradh idir Dia agus a phobal trí fuil an íobairt; táimid aontaithe

Differences are creative … Pope Francis uses this phrase in Fratelli Tutti: ‘differences create tension and in the resolution of the tension lies humanity’s progress’ (#203). This is a useful lens for us to view the proposal of the Irish Bishop’s call for a Synodal Pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland, (see pages 6-7

The Pope’s Monthly Intentions Universal – the world of finance: Let us pray that those in charge of finance will work with governments to regulate the financial sphere and protect citizens from its dangers. * * * Exam Prayer Dear Lord, as I take these exams, I thank you that my life is enfolded in

Lectio Divina ‘And you too will be’ (John 15:26) Lectio: What the Word says in itself … This is from the gospel for Pentecost. The Apostles with Mary are waiting and listening for the promised Holy Spirit. In this gospel, Jesus calls the Spirit of truth an ‘Advocate – who is sent from the Father.’

The Deep End Tríona Doherty Email [email protected] Fifth Sunday of Easter 2 May 2021 Bound together Have you ever visited a vineyard, with its rows of vines, heavy with clusters of ripe grapes? If you’re not familiar with vines, think of an apple tree laden with apples, or a fruit bush ripe for picking. In

Seeing your Life through the Lens of the Gospel John Byrne OSA Email [email protected] Fifth Sunday of Easter 2 May 2021 1. In a relationship, connectedness is important. Relationships cannot be taken for granted and need time and care to be life-giving. What does your experience tell you of the truth of this in your