Fr. Paddy’s Blog

I am greatly taken by the life story of Carlo Acutis, a young, talented and deeply spiritual teenager whose life story is a real example of Christian Hope. Carlo was born in London May 3rd, 1991, to Italian parents who…

Last Wednesday we began Lent, the season of reflection that leads us towards the three days of the Triduum, with Easter Sunday falling on April 12th. It is a time to ask questions, a pause time on a journey, a…

Lent begins on Wednesday 26th February. Christians around the world mark the beginning of Lent with the celebration of Ash Wednesday. This ancient day and season has a surprising modern appeal. I experience outside of Christmas, more people attend Church…

A 24 year old boy looking out the train window shouted… ‘Dad, look the trees are going behind!’ Dad smiled and a young couple sitting nearby, looked at the 24 year old’s childish behaviour with pity, suddenly he again exclaimed……

This Tuesday, February 11th is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and also World day of Prayer for the sick. Behind many hall-doors in our parish and throughout the length and breadth of our country, there are people who are…

Prime Time Extra on RTE television invited Peter McVerry SJ to tell the nation what he would do in his first 100 days if he were elected Taoiseach of the country. The programme is part of a three-week sideways look…

The following article was recently penned by Fr. Brendan Hoban. It’s a very honest reflection from a man who is almost 50 years ordained a priest. ‘’Pope Francis keeps on beating the same drum, but is anyone listening? His Christmas…

A second class student in primary school recently wrote the following wisdom……… One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die, so there will be enough people to take care of things…

Belief is central to identity, and we live our lives based on our systems of beliefs. Faith, particularly organised religion, demands a faith that requires adherence to certain rules, requirements, etc. When you get into the Catholic Church, you’re dealing…

It’s hard to believe we are almost ready to begin another new year, the rituals of celebrating a new year is an ancient one. It’s been for centuries that the New Year’s Day is observed on January 1st. However, we…