Some years ago divers located a 400 year old sunken ship off the coast of Northern Ireland. Among the treasures they found on the ship was a man’s wedding ring. […]

This past week there has been a lot of talk about climate change and we have seen dramatic and colourful images on different programmes of what will happen in our […]

All the readings in today’s Mass speak to us about one of the eternal truths, namely eternal life. An old and infirm man was living in a shack on the […]

One of the disadvantages of social media is that it turns us all into spectators, onlookers, and bystanders. It’s very easy to pass judgement by posting something on Facebook or […]

One of the dreams and desires of many Christians is to visit the Holy Land, and retrace the landmarks associated with the life of Jesus Christ. One of the central […]

In Ireland today we hear and see a lot of homelessness, and many times we come across homeless and poor people. In my former Parish in Borris the Parochial House […]

Story told of this wealthy person who lived in Scottish Highlands, he was richly endowed with worldly goods. Stately mansion, overlooking a beautiful valley.  There was a basic emptiness in […]

The gospel today gives us three classic parables of Jesus, each one exploring the notion, which is at the heart of the spiritual life, namely that God is the one […]

Discipleship is a costly business. We all know too well that to be a follower of Christ in the world today is a daunting task; sufferings, trials, temptations will be […]

Some time ago in Florida the Manager of the Miami Dolphins American Football team, Don Shula was on holidays with his family in Maine. One day as it was raining […]