Leathanach don Cheiliuraí Cuígiú Domhnach: Padráig Ó Cochláin Arklow, Co Wicklow An Séú Domhnach – Sollúntas na Tríonóide Rónaofa: Seosamh Ó Beaglaoí Daingean Uí Chúis, Co Chiarraí An Cúigiú Domhnach den Cháisc 2ú Bealtaine 2021 Réamhrá Mise an fhinúin fhíor, sibhse na géaga. An té a fhanann, ionamsa agus mise ann, tugann seisean toradh mór

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 – Fundamental rights: We pray for those who risk their lives while fighting for fundamental rights under dictatorships, authoritarian regimes and even in democracies in crisis.   * * *   An Easter Prayer Living Lord, when we stand before the empty tomb we don’t always feel the joy of

This page can be reproduced in parish newsletters, or circulated for parish use. Please include the name of the writer and reference to this issue of Intercom. Lectio Divina ‘It was very early o the first day of the week and still dark’ (John 20:1)   Lectio: What the Word says in itself… This is

The Deep End Jane Mellett [email protected]   Easter Day of the Lord’s Resurrection 4 April 2021   Early on the first day of the week Today we celebrate the highpoint of the Christian calendar, Easter. The Gospel tells us that Mary Magdalen is the first witness to the Resurrection, she is the first to bring

Seeing your Life through the Lens of the Gospel   John Byrne osa Email [email protected]   Easter Day of the Lord’s Resurrection 4 April 2021   In some ways this gospel is a difficult one for prayer. It only presents a part of the story and the full unfolding of the good news the story

Leathanach don Cheiliuraí Deacon William Gacquin Carraigbuí, Co Roscomáin Domhnach Cásca 4ú Aibreán   Réamhfhocal Bhí nós ann fadó éirí go moch maidin Domhnach Cásca chun éirí na gréinne a fheicáil. Bhíodh an ghrian ag damhsa an mhaidin sin. Inniu tugann an Tiarna cuireadh dúinn bheith ag damhsa freisin chun a aiséirí a cheiliúradh.  

It has been almost six months since a friend of mine, Tom, had what should have been a fairly routine – though serious operation. At first, everything seemed to have gone well. But a few days later, things began to go downhill. Tom’s heart function fell to 10% and his kidneys started to fail. Tom

The Pope’s Monthly Intentions Evangelisation: The Sacrament of Reconciliation. Let us pray that we may experience the Sacrament of Reconciliation with renewed depth to taste the mercy of God.   * * *   St David • 1 March I have seen David with the Gospel and the Altar in his caravan. He brought the

Witnessing in a new way … Ninety-four year old Mary has a laptop, set up by her great-grand-daughter. During Mass, Mary lights two candles and places them each side of the screen. She takes flowers from her garden ‘to reverence the presence of the Lord’ – as Mary told me. She has a quarried faith