God said that He would be with us always even to the end of the world. We can get consolation from Romans 8:31 “With God on our side who can be against us?”  During the Summer young and old go on pilgrimage to spend a while in quietness and prayer. Some visit holy places such as holy wells. Our ancestors had much respect for wells and water. We too ought to conserve and care for our water sources. Lord who changed water to wine at Cana may you put strength and vigour in my drink of water. Amen Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 20 July. All welcome. See www.pioneerassociation.org  Lough Derg 3 day Pilgrimage and one day retreats see loughderg.org Reek Sunday 27 July — Masses on Croagh Patrick on the hour from 8am – 2pm Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 10 August. Tara – Slane walk “Bealach an tSolais” 30 August 2025 Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 9 September. Bookings with Joe Walsh Tours – 01 241 0800. or see www.dioceseofmeath.ie