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Patrick's first appearance on Irish soil was not as a conquering hero but as a trafficked slave. Later he seized an opportunity to flee from the land of his captivity to a place of safety. After several years of preparation, drawn by the Holy...
Our celebration of Mass today is full of comfort and consolation. This we would expect, as we are celebrating the love of God poured out for us through Mary, Our Blessed Lady, under her title of 'Our Lady of Lourdes'. This is how we should...
As a new year dawns, we look for hope. Surely this next year can't be as bad as the one to which we say 'Goodbye'? There are two versions of hope worth pondering. One is that hope comes when we can look forward to an uncertain future from the...
The great benefit of making a journey is that it can provide a much-needed space for reflection and thought. Although we can prepare for a journey, get the right tickets, guide books and read the literature, it is only in setting off that the...
The imagery and symbolism of light surrounds us at Christmas time: Christmas trees, home decorations, street lighting, and plenty of candles! One of my most powerful experiences of the coming of light is that of watching the dawn, the slow...