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For the day that’s in it; Gaudete (English: /ˈɡaʊdeɪteɪ/ GOW-day-tay, Ecclesiastical Latin: [ɡau̯ˈdete]; “rejoice [ye]” in Latin)[a] is a sacred Christmas carol, thought to have been composed in the 16th century. It was published in Piae Cantiones, a collection of Finnish/Swedish sacred songs published in 1581. No music is given for the verses, but the standard tune comes from older liturgical books. The Latin text is a typical […]

Matthew 11.16-19   Jesus contrasts peoples’ attitude to John the Baptist and attitude to himself.

Many spiritually dead people walk our streets today. We pray that the Christmas child may rekindle their spiritual life.

A great monastery had diminished. A Rabbi used a cell, close by the monastery, his presence was detected by the monks. The Abbott seeked out his advice. People had lost faith in God; what were they to do? His advice: the Messiah is one of the monks.  The monks behaviour towards each other changed; one […]

Feast of St. Fergal / Virgilius from Co. Meath who became Bishop of Salzburg, Austria (c. 774) A noted mathematician and astronomer who believed the world was round. St. Luke c.21.  Jesus said “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away”

Brendan gave us a beautiful reflection on how we should remember those that have died, at the end of today’s Eucharist. Hear his reflection once more and bring your loved ones closer to your heart and the heart of Jesus; “Everyone loves to be remembered. But if we want to be remembered, we have a […]

We are a ‘Christ-Centred’ people. We remember the tweleve members of the Noamh Olaf’s GAA club who died in the past year. This club is a beacon of Hope for all, particularly young people; it has a strong ethic of support and care for people.

Father Emmett invites us to explore the differences between ‘real’ Christian behaivour and ‘fake’ Christian behaviour. The King of the Universe, Jesus Christ, will judge me on the ‘real’ love I have demonstrated. Model yourself on Jesus. This week, reach out to someone, with your love, with the love of Jesus, present in you.

Father Padraig assuers us that life will never be conquered by death. Jesus will always have the last word.   Photo Credit: AFP/Getty

God said “My Temple will be called a house of prayer. But you have turned it into a den of thieves”!”