John's Prie-Dieu

My Article: Catholicism is the Backbone of Irish Education is in: Catholic Voice Journal - 27 November - 10 December 2025 Issue 435 Pages 26 - 27 Paper Journal. Fortnightly.

Advent Afternoon Retreat Galway Details below:

  My Letter: Religion is schools is synodal is in: The Irish Catholic- Letters - 20 November 2025 Page 25 Paper Edition. Weekly Paper Digital edition: (3rd Letter down): https://www.irishcatholic.com/drowning-out-the-offertory/

2025 - Letters to the Editor - July - December 2025 Religion is schools is synodal The Irish Catholic- Letters - 20 November 2025 Page 25  Paper Edition. Weekly Paper Digital edition: (3rd Letter down): https://www.irishcatholic.com/drowning-out-the-offertory/

My Article : How Brands and Fashion Undermine your Catholicism is in:  Catholic Voice Journal - 13 - 26 November 2025  Issue 434 Page 26 - 27 Paper Journal. Fortnightly

Remembrance of the Dead Ceremony in Knocknacarra Galway This was in the St. John of the Apostle Church, Galway It is when you remember all the people who died in the Parish during the last year The Mass Leaflet: The writing is in Irish/Gaeilge Ar dheis De go Raibh n-anamacha uaisle meaning  At the right hand of God were noble souls (Don't worry no one really understands Irish) They had a wooden stand on the alter and people would put their candles on it The Priest would call out the names of the dead and a relative would be called up to light their candle and place it on the stand. The light from the candles made it difficult to get great pics but you get the idea. Before the candles were lit: The Candles: They had the names of the deceased on the other side.

I have completed another course in Synodality. Key topics of the Synod's Final Document - XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. Santa Clara Jesuit School of Theology November 2025

Check out my article: If I am what I have, What am I? Lessons from Storage, Hoarding and Real Estate Shows in Catholic 365  23 - October 2025 Link: https://www.catholic365.com/article/54161/if-i-am-what-i-have-what-am-i-lessons-from-storage-hoarding-and-real-estate-shows.html

Here are my articles that were published between October to December 2025. Publications include Catholic365, Catholic Voice Journal, Catholicism is the Backbone of Irish Education Catholic Voice Journal 27 November - 10 December 2025 Issue 435 Pages 26 - 27 Paper Journal. Fortnightly. How Brands and Fashion Undermine your Catholicism Catholic Voice Journal - 13 - 26 November 2025  Issue 434 Page 26 - 27 Paper Journal. Fortnightly If I am what I have, What am I? Lessons from Storage, Hoarding and Real Estate Shows Catholic 365  23 - October 2025 Link: https://www.catholic365.com/article/54161/if-i-am-what-i-have-what-am-i-lessons-from-storage-hoarding-and-real-estate-shows.html

Check out my Article on  St. Charles of Sezze OFS. Secular Franciscan Order (& YouFra)  The Third Order of St Francis in Ireland  National Newsletter - September 2025

Come and See the Lay Franciscans in Galway 13 Sept Saturday 11.15 Approx. In the Abbey Meeting room beside the card shop in the Abbey in Galway

My Article Proving the Invisible  is in: Catholic Voice Journal 4 - 17 September 2025 Issue 429 Page 16-17 Paper Journal, Fortnightly.

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 St. Charles of Sezze OFS. Secular Franciscan Order (& YouFra)  The Third Order of St Francis in Ireland  National Newsletter - September 2025 Proving the invisible Catholic Voice Journal - 4 - 17 September 2025 Issue 429 Page 16-17 Paper Journal, Fortnightly. 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...