22 Domhnach Saor C 1 Meán Fómhair 2019 Réamhrá Fáiltím romhaibh go léir chuig chóisir ár dTiarna. Smaoineamh Is é seo an chéad uair gur tuigeadh dom go mb’fhéidir gurb é Soiscéal an lae inniu an bunús lenár nós fanúint ag bun an tSéipéil! ‘…nuair a gheobhaidh tú cuireadh, tar agus lig fút san áit

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 September 2019 • World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Seeing your Life through the Lens of the Gospel Luke 14:1. 7-14 1. The parable brings out two contrasting experiences, but each in its own way can be a moment of grace, a moment of truth, a

The Pope’s Monthly Intention That politicians, scientists and economists work together to protect the world’s seas and oceans. Care for the Earth In the Judaeo-Christian tradition, the word ‘creation’ has a broader meaning than ‘nature’, for it has to do with God’s loving plan in which every creature has its own value and significance. Nature

‘… even their virtues were being burned away.’ Mrs Turpin, the central character in Flannery O’Connor’s short story, ‘Revelation,’ is overweight and has ‘little bright black eyes.’ She is also deeply committed to her own sense of respectability, and when an unhinged girl calls her an old wart hog from hell, she isn’t just affronted

Jesus Christ, Bearer of the Water of Life. Revisiting an Important Church Document on New Age Anyone involved in ministry in Ireland knows that there is some confusion as to what beliefs can and cannot be combined with Catholicism. I’ve been told by regular Mass-goers that ‘the universe is God, and God is the universe,’

Lectio Divina (Mark 1:1-4) The Beginning of the Good News Lectio: What the Word says in itself The beginning of Mark’s Gospel announces that here is the beginning of the Gospel – at first glance a somewhat redundant statement! But there are various possible layers to this announcement. It may be that Mark wanted to

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 September 2019 • World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation The Deep End • All are Invited to the Banquet In today’s Gospel, Jesus uses the image of a great banquet to explain God’s vision for our world. He speaks of a place where those who consider

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 July 2019 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 1. Jesus sent out his disciples on a mission to let people know that ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ Recall when you have reached out to another, in word or in deed, to help them realize that they were cherished,

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 July 2019 The Deep End • Synergy Earlier in Luke’s Gospel, Jesus sent out the Twelve disciples to heal disease and to teach about God’s Kingdom. Here he sends out a much larger group ahead of him, in pairs to every town and place where He himself intended to

Leathanach don Cheiliuraí Iúil: An tAthair Francis Nolan St John’s, Tralee Lúnasa: An tAthair Oilibhéar Ó Croiligh Caisleán na Finn, Co Thír Chonaill Email [email protected]   An 14ú Domhnach 7 Iúil 2019 Réamhrá Tagamid le chéile le lucháir inár gcroíthe chun bualadh le hÍosa Críost. Mar a chuir se na haspail amach chun a ríocht