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by Fr. Silvester O'Flynn OFM. Cap.
The Moon over Sacred Heart Church, Darrara
This image captured by Philip Joyce shows the moon rising above the Sacred Heart Church, Darrara following the evening Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
I look up at your heavens, shaped by your fingers, at the moon and the stars you set firm
Psalm 8:3
The Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament occurs at Darrara church every Tuesday evening 7:00pm to 8:00pm.
All welcome.
I look up at your heavens, shaped by your fingers,
at the moon and the stars you set firm
Psalm 8:3
Father Fergus Ryan invites you to join him for evening prayer
Especially for each evening of the November Novena (Sat 2 Nov to Sun 10 Nov 2024)
Vespers of the Dead
The final lenten reflection is now published for Holy Week and Easter Triduum and explores “Easter is like Christmas; it’s just for children”
Is Easter just for Children?
The sixth of seven reflections is now published and asks - Why should I hope in the Church in 2024?
Why should I hope in the Church?
The fifth of seven reflections is now published and asks - Is it wrong to be joyful when there is so much suffering today?
Is it wrong to be joyful?
The fourth of seven reflections is now published and asks - Should we hope in each other?
Should we hope in each other?
The third of seven reflections is now published and asks - If Jesus saved us, why do we still experience pain, suffering, illness and death?
Why do we experience suffering?
The second of seven reflections is now published and asks - What does Baptism mean to me?
What does Baptism mean to me?
Finding Hope in a Hopeless World is a series of seven reflections which can be used by groups and individuals as we prepare for Easter
The Christian message is one of hope, yet living in a world that is often touched by war, violence, and brokenness can make hope seem more fragile.
Pope Francis said, “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.” He calls Christians to be ‘pilgrims of hope,’ who carry the light of Christ into every situation.
Each week during Lent, a reflection will be added to the website
Do I feel loved?
This arrangement of the Coventry Carol for Cello and Keyboard attempts to capture the deep mystery of the birth of Jesus
Both the tender babe and the terrifying order of King Herod.
The overused word 'awesome' sums it up.
The Coventry Carol (click to listen to the video)
Play the VIdeo
Prayer to Our Lady
A Prayer written by Bishop John Buckley
Mary, Mother of Jesus and of all the human family, with great joy we call you Blessed.
Be close to us always.
May no day pass without a prayer to you in our hearts and on our lips.
May you be a mother to us throughout all the years of our lives,
a mother ever ready to help us.
Stay with us, Mary,
when there is peace at home,
when joy and happiness make life easy.
Stay with us, Mother,
whenever we have sickness in the home;
it is then we need you most.
Should death come to any member of the family, old or young,
then comfort us in our grief and wipe away our tears.
And, Mary, when we close our eyes in death may we find you
waiting to welcome us at the gates of heaven. Amen.
A setting of Kyrie Eleison (Lord, have Mercy) as Gaeilge
The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love - Psalm 103:8
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Reflections
- Moon over Darrara
- Vespers of the Dead
- Lent 7 - Is Easter just for Children?
- Lent 6 - Why should I hope in the Church?
- Lent 5 - Is it wrong to be joyful?
- Lent 4 - Should we hope in each other?
- Lent 3 - Why do we experience suffering?
- Lent 2 - What does Baptism mean to me?
- Lent 1 - Do I feel loved?
- The Coventry Carol