Today marks the Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse. Dioceses and religious orders around the country are joining in prayer today in support of all those who have suffered. This Prayer of Atonement has been penned to help focus our hearts and minds as we remember those who have suffered so…
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Archive: February 2021

Gospel Reflection for the First Sunday in Lent, year B
Repent and Believe You may have missed out on the ashes this year but the message of Lent is unchanged: repent and believe in the gospel. To repent literally means to think again, to take an honest look at your life. To believe in the gospel means to be guided by the following questions: what…
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Blessings on St Valentine’s Day
The over arching symbol of St Valentine’s Day is, without doubt, the heart. This heart is the symbol of love. It’s red, full and vibrant; filled with life, joy and expectation. The Carmelite Friars in Whitefriar Street Church, Dublin are keepers of the heart of St Valentine. Each year engaged couples from all over Ireland,…
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Gospel Reflection for the 6th Sunday, Year B
A Touch of Kindness We will be commencing Lent next Wednesday. Because the churches are closed you may not be able to receive the blessed ashes, although some parishes will have sachets of ashes available for collection. With or without the ashes you can still observe Lent. During Lent we are encouraged to give up…
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