This weekend there are 7 special liturgies scheduled for Communions and Confirmation celebrations. Over 200 children and their families are anticipating the gatherings that were postponed in the Spring to take place this weekend. As I write, on Thursday morning, it’s impossible to know what will actually happen. In the new guidelines that were issued during the week, Level 2 and a half permits these celebrations, but if we move to Level 3 then it’s not possible as all liturgies will move online with no one attending in person. This is not a very comfortable place to be! However, disruptions to life have become pretty normal for everyone and after 6 months of coping with Covid 19 we are all adept at making the changes that the virus demands. Last Saturday during the celebration of Confirmation I was struck again by the simple support that the gifts of the Holy Spirit bring and ‘patience’ is one which I struggle with but know would be a huge help at this time. Perseverance too is an amazing gift and the strength shown by those who are guiding us through this turbulent time so often draws on the example of the frontline workers, the carers and those who risk their own health to support the sick and vulnerable. Every now and again during the week the voice of a survivor of Covid is heard on the airwaves and their gratitude for the return to good health always sounds like a prayer of thanksgiving. So, we will adapt and accommodate and do what is necessary and now, or in time, we will have all these celebrations
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- Psalm 84 (85)
- ‘Take nothing for the journey except a staff’
- A few words from Fr Joe……………….
- ‘As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Remain in my love.’
- A few words from Fr Joe…………………
- A few words from Fr Joe………………
- Christ, our hope, is risen! Alleluia!
- Ash Wednesday
- LECTIO DIVINA FOR LENT
- You are my Child, the Beloved; my favour rests on you’
- ‘Prepare a way for the Lord!’
- A few words from Fr. Joe….
- ‘Stay awake! Be ready!’
- A few words from Fr Joe……………..
- ‘For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord my God’
- A few words from Fr Joe…………………..
- ‘But you, who do you say I am?’
- A few words from Fr Joe…………………..
- ‘Come to me, and I will give you rest’
- A few words from Fr Joe……………..
- ‘Peace be with you!’
- A few words from Fr Joe……..
- ‘The Father will give you another Advocate to be with you forever’
- A few words from Fr Joe…………………..
- ‘No one can come to the Father, except through me’
- A few words from Fr Joe……………….
- Their eyes were opened and they recognized him
- A few words from Fr Joe…………..
- Rejoice!
- Walk While You Can on Tour 2023 – ‘The Camino’ – A walk of Remembrance
- God has saved us by his own grace
- A few words from Fr Joe………………….
- The Lord is Compassion and Love
- A Light in the Darkness
- Mount Merrion Parish Pastoral Council
- Week of Christian Unity
- Jesus, Light of the World
- A few words from Fr Joe…………..
- A Christmas Blessing
- A few personal words from Fr Joe…………………
- ‘Let us walk in the light of the Lord’
- A few words from Fr Joe……………………
- For you the sun of righteousness will shine out with healing in its rays
- A few words from Fr Joe…………………
- A few words from Fr Joe
- God be merciful to me, a sinner!
- Sing a new song to the Lord!
- A few words from the Parish Priest …………..
- It is the Lord who keeps faith for ever
- A few words from Fr Joe…………………………
- ‘Rejoice with me … I have found my sheep that was lost!’
- A few words from Fr Joe………………..
- True discipleship
- A few words from Fr Joe………….
- The readings for this Sunday speak of humility, and help us think about the order of things in the kingdom of God.
- A few words from Fr Joe……………..
- ‘The last shall be first …’
- A few words from Archbishop Dermot
- There is more to life than wealth and riches
- A few words from Father Joe…………………
- Jesus our Guest
- A few words from Father Joe…………………..
- ‘And who is my neighbour?‘
- A few words from Fr Joe…………………
- The Kingdom of God is very near you!
- A few words from Fr Joe……………….
- ‘Follow me’
- A few words from Fr Joe…………..
- The Lord is the strength of his people
- A few words from Fr Joe………..
- Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit
- A few words from Fr Joe………..
- A few words from Fr Joe………..
- A few words from Fr Joe…………………….
- ‘A peace the world cannot give, this is my gift to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.’
- ‘Love one another, just as I have loved you’
- A few words from Fr Joe…………….
- ‘I know them and they follow me.’
- A few words from Fr Joe…………….
- He saw and he believed!
- A few words for Easter Sunday
- ‘Into your hands I commit my spirit’
- A few words from Fr Joe
- ‘Rejoice! This child of mine was lost, and is found!’
- A few words from Fr Joe…………….
- God of Compassion and Love
- A few words from Fr Joe……………….
- ‘This is my Son the Chosen One. Listen to him!’
- A few words from Fr Joe……………….
- ‘If you are the Son of God …’
- A few words from Fr Joe……………..
- The disciple will imitate their teacher
- A few words from Fr Joe……………..
- ‘My soul, give thanks to the Lord!’
- A few words from Fr Joe………….
- Happy are those who trust in the Lord
- A few words from Fr Joe………………………….
- A few words from Fr Joe…………………
- ‘Put out into deep water!’
- Christ the prophet