We Are All Wanderers
Inspired by quotes from John Connell, author of “The Running Book”, who said to see our way through troubles including COVID19, we must never forget the beauty in life.
Last of the Faithful at St Augustine’s Holy Well
I saw a couple with their children go to the Holy Well on Lough Atalia today. The child appeared to have a bad cough, not a condition the well was known for as far as I know. The only time Ive seen actual pilgrims come to it in all my years in the city. I hope it works for them.
The Church Of The Quill
Im not a great one for churches, unless visiting ruined ones! But I worship God in my own way… another of the …
Saint Donatus of Fiesole
At Inishcaltra he learned to write At his mothers knee to pray In Italy he learned to fight In Ireland he was …
Stations of the Cross While Walking Home From Work on Good Friday Morning
A reflection on Good Friday, contrition, the death of Christ, the arrogance and sins of the church, the current hope of lasting …
Living the Faith of our Fathers and Mothers Today
When the dusk falls on a winters evening Pealing is heard the Angelous bell The old man blesses himself who is leaning …
The Novena, some Drama and Midge Ure in Galway
#midgeure of #ultravox and #visage fame sings #fadetogrey at the #tht in #galway last night… #galway2020 is off to a grear start …
What Did the Neighbours in Nazareth Say?
When the body in the tomb was laid News of the crucifixion to Nazareth reached What did the neighbours in Nazareth say …
My Way Is In The Sand Flowing
” My way is like the sand flowing between the shingle and the dune” The sand it flows on the seashore Here …
The Donkey and the Thistle
“Shy but willing, like an ass at a thistle” Longford saying about a person interested but hesitant and afraid to pursue what …
Storms and Sunshine Come from the Same Sky
Trialling times tear tears from our eye Make us wonder, worry, question why What has changed as these storms here rage? Weather …
Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus
The words of God, told by man And written by mere fools Edited by others who think they can Refine Gods words …
Passing Ships
Passing ships on waters still Send waves to one another Perfect in form and speed until They hit upon the other The …
Why Cheap Laughs Come at a Cost
Much is made of the controversy over the Muhammad cartoons. I remember the issue when it first broke in Denmark, and thought …
Merlin Woods: Christmas Morning
I did not join they praying crowds In man built temples made of stone I did not go to pray as such …
Where God Is and Has Been
“In Nature we see where God has been. In our fellow man, where He still is at work.” – Robert Brault
If A Man Has Not His Dreams
Here is an old verse, from when I lived in Birr in 1995 or so! Its about having the confidence to believe …
A Fool, By Dreams, He Lives His Life
A fool, by dreams, he lives his life And wonders why nothing comes true Little he tries, as his life away he …
Each Step We Take
We know not what lies ahead, As our journey through life we make We walk to meet it regardless With each faltering …
Hands Clasped Of Those Beside Us
Among the hate and fear we see Daily, in our lives and on TV: Somewhere the message of God is lived out …