John's Prie-Dieu

My Article:  I asked Catholic A.I .bots a few Questions is in Catholic365 - 1 August 2025 Link: https://www.catholic365.com/article/51270/i-asked-catholic-ai-bots-a-few-questions.html

My Article: Misogyny, Women and Self-respect is in: Catholic Voice Journal - 24 July - 6 August 2025 Issue 426 Pages 14-16 Paper Journal, Fortnightly

Here are my articles that were published between July and September 2025. Publications: Catholic Voice Journal, Catholic365 I asked Catholic A.I .bots a few Questions Catholic365 - 1 August 2025 Link:  https://www.catholic365.com/article/51270/i-asked-catholic-ai-bots-a-few-questions.html Misogyny, Women and Self-respect Catholic Voice Journal - 24 July - 6 August 2025 Issue 426 p14-16 Paper Journal, Fortnightly

I was in the Cathedral in Galway and they have a little shop I picked up some nice Catholic Religious objects Below are some pics... The nice bag ... The Merch.. St Francis Prayer for peace: The other side of this was the hands in prayer above. Jesus: This is a nice thought: The other side of this was the cross above.. I thought this was very nice and it could get someone through the day

My Article: Is Parochial House Service your Cup of Tea is in Catholic Voice Journal - 12 - 25 June 2025 Issue 423 Page 4 Paper Journal. Fortnightly.

This week I volunteered at the St. Anthony of Padua Triduum Novena in the Franciscan Abbey Church in Galway Of course I have a lot of pics .. The Area set up .. I was sitting at that table recruiting for the Secular Franciscan Order The banners (youfra is the youth branch). I am in the adult branch: The table:  The Flyers (you can zoom in, can't you?): Ok, now for an exclusive, behind the scenes. The view from behind the table lol:

My Article : Navigating the Online World as a Catholic. The Virtual Armor of God is in:  Catholic365 - 29 May 2025 Link: https://www.catholic365.com/article/50420/navigating-the-online-world-as-a-catholic-the-virtual-armor-of-god.html

I was at a talk about  Synodality - A Reason for Great Hope (4 hours long) it was in Croí Nua Spirituality Centre Galway City Some pics: This was a really cool building. I was never there before. The talk was by: Julieann Moran. She is the General Secretary of the Synodal Pathway of the Catholic Church in Ireland pic: She was accidentally included in this pic. I was actually trying to capture the text on the screen It related Synodality to the Gospel of Mark 2:1-12  We had to think about what everyone was thinking and feeling in the story and what we would do in that situation Then it was basically talking about synodality and everyone said it was taking F-O-R-E-V-E-R  Also, we had to sit in circles and do a  'Conversation of Spirit' I wasn't really sure what that was. It sounded a bit scary. I think they need to change the name. Everyone sat in small circles I had a smart group Everyone took turns to speak for 2 minutes Pause No responses or interruptions. Then any ...

Today I had my RITE OF ADMISSION into the Secular Franciscan Order in Galway. I have been learning for a year and now I am progressing in my Formation. It is the Secular Franciscan Order or Lay Franciscans. They gave me a little TAO cross and the Rule. The Rule isn't a book of rules btw It is daily prayers you're encouraged to pray and information on the Order.  

Lay Franciscans Introduction meetings Once a month Abbey Church Galway City I'll be there too :) (poster designed by me)

My Article: The Blame God Game is in: Catholic Voice Journal - 1-14 May 2025 Issue 420 Page 6 Paper Journal. Fortnightly.  

I was walking around Galway and I popped into  St. Mary's Dominican Church in the Claddagh I knew it was there because of the Knights of St Columbanus Camino last year but, I hadn't looked inside. Here are some pics (you know how to zoom in, don't you?) Just wow, isn't that amazing.. (not to mention all the cute little creatures) Another shot with the cute little creatures in focus, the barrier blocks the photo a bit Then there is an old fashioned confession box, but the Dominicans call it the  Sacrament of Reconciliation  One side says 'Kneeler' I assume that means the confessor The other side says 'seat' And last, but not least, inside the door an ACTUAL Prie-Dieu (Prayer Desk) The Prie-Dieu area There was a lot more, but I didn't want to appear like a tourist or something, maybe another day...

My Letter to the Editor is the Irish Daily Mail today Letter about my Pope Medal. Including Picture. Letters - Irish Daily Mail - 28 April 2025 Page 39, Paper Edition. On the day.

Letters to the Editor April - June 2025 Letter about my Pope Medal. Including Picture. Letters - Irish Daily Mail - 28 April 2025 Page 39, Paper Edition. On the day.

I remember collecting coupons in the Irish Daily Mail and the Irish Mail on Sunday to get this commemorative medal. It took weeks, and perhaps a few extra runs to the shop. But now I can look at this and remember Pope Francis in Ireland

Easter Sunday. St John the Apostle Church Galway You know how to zoom in, don't you? A slightly different angle... To the right of the above pictures... Yes, there were sweets at the door on the way out, but no Easter Bunny, thank God !!! Also, the Easter holy water was available at the side of the church.

 A little Easter Weekend reading.. Not an Easter Egg or bunny in sight :)

 My Article: Warning. Do Not Be Afraid is in Catholic365 - 15 April 2025 Link: https://www.catholic365.com/article/48809/warning-do-not-be-afraid.html

Palm Sunday 2025 Galway Ireland

 Check out my Article in Totus Tuus The Immaculate Conception Totus Tuus -  April 2025 Issue 43 Page 14 Published every second month

Here are my articles that were published between January and March 2025. Publications: Totus Tuus, Catholic365, Catholic Voice Journal Is Parochial House Service your cup of tea? Catholic Voice Journal. 12-15 June 2025 Issue 423 Page 4 Paper Journal. Fortnightly. Navigating the Online World as a Catholic. The Virtual Armor of God Catholic365 - 29 May 2025 Link:  https://www.catholic365.com/article/50420/navigating-the-online-world-as-a-catholic-the-virtual-armor-of-god.html The Blame God Game Catholic Voice Journal - 1-14 May 2025 Issue 420 Page 6 Paper Journal. Fortnightly. Warning: Do Not Be Afraid Catholic365 - 15 April 2025 Link: https://www.catholic365.com/article/48809/warning-do-not-be-afraid.html The Immaculate Conception Totus Tuus -  April 2025 Issue 43 Page 14 Paper Journal. Published every second month

I received my package of Jubilee 2025 merchandise Here are some unboxing pictures: The box itself has some interesting logos: and the 'goods' A 'Luce and Friends' themed Jubilee pin and a Jubilee Rosary: Picture of the pin at the top of the page. Here are pictures of the Jubilee rosary. It has a Tau cross on it. All guaranteed to provoke some interest.