A Lenten Prayer: God of goodness and mercy, Let me be honest with myself as I look into my heart and soul, noticing the times I turn away from you. Guide me as I humbly seek to repent and return to your love. May humility guide my efforts to be reconciled with you…
“Pope Leo XIV expresses profound sorrow for all the victims of the bombings in these days in the Middle East, for the many innocents, including many children, and for those who were helping them, such as Father Pierre El-Rahi, the Maronite priest killed this afternoon in Qlayaa,”…. “He is following what is happening…
The Cost of War In a statement, the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, also known as the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, said more than 500,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon in just over a week, with families arriving at shelters with nothing. “As violence escalates in…
The Eucharist, the Mass, is at the very centre of our faith. “It is the source and summit of the Church”. Could you go to Mass more often to meet Jesus and to receive his blessings? Jesus gives himself to us in the Mass – he is really and truly present in the…
As tensions escalate following the Feb. 28 U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, we share this prayer to St. Francis of Assisi a timeless intercessor for peace which Pope Leo XIV shared with leaders of the Franciscan order on the beginning of the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death in January 2026.…
Nine words or thoughts to reject during Lent – They lead to sins which kill the soul Anger: monitor your anger and count how many times you got angry in a day. Repent and ask for help. Lust: How often have I encouraged bad thoughts or actions. Repent and ask for help. Gluttony:…
First Friday Calls to the sick and housebound will take place on Wednesday in the Island on Thursday in Rahan and on Friday in Mucklagh . If anyone would like a visit in hospital, nursing home or at home please contact either priest
House Masses during Lent : An opportunity for family, neighbours and friends to come together to pray and build up a community spirit – no fuss just a cup of tea. If interested in hosting a house Mass for Lent contact Fr. Michael 087 2900844. or Fr Frank 0579378181
A Daily prayer for Lent: Lord, I will turn, Turn my face towards you. I will lay before you the desert areas I hide, and turn to soak in your refreshing words of life. I will cast aside the barren, selfish pursuits and turn to rest in the tranquil warmth of your love.…
Fasting and Feasting During Lent Fast from judging others; feast on Christ within them. Fast from emphasis on difference; feast on our bonds. Fast from words that cut down; feast on speech that uplifts. Fast from gossip; feast on affirmations. Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude. Fast from pessimism; Feast on hope. Fast…