The Lord gave his Spirit to them all!

by Sue Martin | Sep 24, 2021 | News

Today’s readings sound a note of warning against the small-heartedness that seeks to limit God’s love, or reject the action of God’s Spirit in the world. They proclaim the indwelling of the Spirit in the lives of all. Moses rejoices that two elders absent from the...

‘Anyone who welcomes one of these little children in my name, welcomes me.’

by Sue Martin | Sep 17, 2021 | News

Our readings this Sunday speak about wisdom, but from different perspectives. We can see the First Reading as a prophecy of the Lord’s Passion, where the ‘godless’ regard with contempt those who listen to and follow God’s voice, condemning them to cruel death. The...

A few words from Fr Joe………………

by Sue Martin | Sep 17, 2021 | News

Each year when the appeal is made for Crosscare we are reminded of the many ways the Church in Dublin is at the service of the poor and people in need here at home. The range of services Crosscare offers embraces many aspects of life dealing with hunger and...

You are the Christ!’

by Sue Martin | Sep 10, 2021 | News

This Sunday we contemplate Jesus, who is, as Peter declares, the Christ, the anointed one of God. Our readings help us to understand the journey Jesus takes to show his love for us. The First Reading from Isaiah is part of the song of the Suffering Servant. He is to...

A few words from Fr Joe………………

by Sue Martin | Sep 10, 2021 | News

The last trip I made before Covid was a two-night visit to Munich to visit my niece, her husband and two children. I always enjoy seeing them when they visit Ireland but with so many people to see and so much to do when they are back, it is hard to have much time with...

Say to all faint hearts, ‘Courage, do not be afraid. Look, your God is coming to save you!’

by Sue Martin | Sep 2, 2021 | News

God’s word is always calling out to us anew, inviting us to ways of seeing more keenly and hearing more deeply. What are today’s readings bringing to my attention? Isaiah, in the First Reading, offers a theme as he calls us to see what needs to be seen, to hear...