by Sue Martin | Jun 14, 2024 | News
I will hear what the Lord God has to say; a voice that speaks of peace, peace for his people. His help is near for those who fear him, and his glory will dwell in our land. Merciful and faithfulness have met; justice and peace have embraced. Faithfulness shall spring...
by Sue Martin | May 24, 2024 | News
Our readings this week invite us to reflect on the wonder of being chosen to be part of God’s plan. In the First Reading, we hear how Amos, a shepherd, responds to God’s call to bear witness. Despite not being welcomed, he stands his ground, knowing that he has been...
by Sue Martin | May 24, 2024 | News
During the past year the Dublin Archdiocese has really been encouraging us all to think in terms of our ‘Partnership of parishes’ and to change, adapt and benefit from this new configuration. The ‘Building Hope Initiative’ is the name given to this process and there...
by Sue Martin | Apr 19, 2024 | News
Today’s readings centre on the theme of love: the totally faithful, unconditional love of God for us. The First Reading describes a turning point in the growth of the Early Church. Peter visits the house of Cornelius, a Roman centurion and Gentile, announcing that...
by Sue Martin | Apr 19, 2024 | News
I was invited to the home of a young woman whose wedding was coming up so that I could get to know her parents. The senior couple lived in a very fine house, with large well-proportioned rooms, many open fires, lovely art on the walls and then as the invitation was...
by Sue Martin | Mar 21, 2024 | News
In January 2023 I drove down to Limerick with a couple of friends to see the retrospective exhibition of the German Irish sculptor and artist, Imogen Stuart being held in Mary Immaculate College. I was excited to see her work as I first became aware of her when I was...