The Pope’s Monthly Intentions July: The Integrity of Justice That those who administer justice may work with integrity, and that the injustice which prevails in the world may not have the last word. August: Families, Schools of Human Growth That families, through their life of prayer and love, become ever more clearly ‘schools of true

Lectio Divina (Genesis 3:1-7) The Fall Lectio: What the Word says in itself This passage from the very first pages of the Bible takes us back to the origins of the human race. We can too easily dismiss these early chapters of Genesis as children’s stories; yet the Church encourages us instead to welcome God’s

With the passage of time, tiredness, natural physical weaknesses, and the first manifestations of frail health, conflicts, disappointments over pastoral expectations, the burden of routine, the fatigue induced by change, and other sociocultural elements can dampen apostolic zeal and generosity in giving oneself to the pastoral ministry. (1) Amen to that. And here’s to a

The Deep End Tríona Doherty Athlone, Co Roscommon Email [email protected] The Ascension of the Lord 2 June 2019 • World Communications Day O Captain! My Captain! The final scene of the movie, Dead Poets Society, is one of the most moving in modern cinema. Beloved teacher, Mr Keating (played by the late Robin Williams), is

Seeing your Life through the Lens of the Gospel John Byrne osa Email [email protected] The Ascension of the Lord 2 June 2019 • World Communications Day 1. The Ascension of Jesus was an important growth point for the disciples. Jesus would be with them in a different way from now on. Painful though it was,

Leathanach don Cheiliuraí Canónach Tomás Ó Luanaigh SP Fosadh na Féinne, Cill Áirne Deascabháil an Tiarna Chríost 2 Meitheamh 2019 Réamhrá Cad chuige a seassan sibh ag amharc suas ar neamh óir is céim suas dúinne Deascabháil Chríost? Imigí abhaile agus fógraígí an dea-scéal. Smaoineamh B’é an tAthair Donnchadha Ó Floinn a d’aistrigh Lúcás sa

Prayers and Reflections for June Pope Francis’ Intention for June Evangelisation: That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor.   A blessing for students taking exams God loves us and sustains us. Let us ask for his blessing, praying that he

Lectio: What the Word says in itself These two verses mark an important transition in Paul’s Letter to Christians in Rome. The first eleven chapters of the letter are devoted to announcing and explaining ‘the good news of God’ (1:1), what God has done for humanity through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

There is never any shortage of sadness in the world, and our technology can bring a cataract of tragedy right into our living rooms. With all there is to grieve, it was interesting to see the response to the fire in Notre Dame Cathedral on 15 April. After the initial relief that nobody had perished,

Lectio Divina (Nehemiah 8:1-12) The Bible on Praying the Bible Oratio. What the Word leads me/us to say Echoes of your word come to me in so many ways, Lord: In the daring voice of a young reader at Mass who makes your Word flesh in a Kilkenny accent, or in the muttered prayers by