John's Prie-Dieu

 Did you know that every year in the Claddagh Church they change the display on the Right hand side? During the 7 weeks of Easter and Christmas they put up a display of Jesus preaching with lots of cute little animals, but outside of the seasons they reveal an amazing statue of St. Dominic surrounded by Saints accompanied by a hound of heaven with the torch... Easter and Christmas looks like this... The rest of the year:

Some event posts about my Church Tour (see previous post) In this weeks Irish Catholic 17th June and Galway City Tribune 18 June for full post see newspapers... or previous post...

I have signed up for:  Our Lady of Banada Prayer Association Praying to our Lady of Banada for the conversion of family members who have left the faith. The Legion of the Holy Family. Under the patronage of: The Sacred Heart of Jesus, The Immaculate Heart of Mary, The Most Chaste Heart of Joseph

Check out my FREE Churches of Galway Tour Check out my FREE Tour Churches of Galway Details Below:  Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/galwaycivictrustdchasnagaillimhe/2251785

2026 Articles - April to June This is a list of my articles between April to June 2026. Publications include Catholic365 Provoked by the Holy Spirt (A Personal Catholic Journey from Ireland) Catholic365 - 1 June 2026 Link:  https://www.catholic365.com/article/59632/provoked-by-the-holy-spirt-a-personal-catholic-journey-from-ireland.html

 Check out my new Article in Catholic 365 Provoked by the Holy Spirt (A Personal Catholic Journey from Ireland) Catholic365 - 1 June 2026 Link:  https://www.catholic365.com/article/59632/provoked-by-the-holy-spirt-a-personal-catholic-journey-from-ireland.html

Some pics of the Church of St John the Apostle in Knocknacarra Galway In the lobby: On the alter the life of Jesus The Birth of Jesus and his Minsitry The Crucifixion The Ressurection

Announcements for the OFS in the paper today Also, talking about my work for the Secular Franciscan Order as PRO  in Community Notes in the  Galway City Tribune  page 31  

Another Catholic Virtual Run He is Risen Celebrating the Resurrection It was 21km so that's 13.1 Miles There was a choice of distances... Nice image on the medal, the stone moved aside... Just in time for Easter !!!

 Hi, everyone.  I've been helping the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) in Galway  with their socials. Link: https://linktr.ee/ofsgalway Maybe have a look and seek if there is anything you Like (Comment or Share) :) Preview Image (Link Above):

 I have completed the St. Francis Way Virtual Challenge Cert: 503km/312 Miles I  Started November 16 2025 and  Completed March 10 2026 Running Bib: Here is the medal: Front (you can spin the middle around to see St. Francis) Back:  Notice the sparrows in the corners. And of course the ribbon: It took so long it became part of my life for five months. But it was rewarding too.

Easter ornament in the shops hmmm... Close enough :D

  My Article AI Girlfriends, Living Forever and Talking to the Dead is in Catholic 365 01 February 2026 Link:  https://www.catholic365.com/article/58349/ai-girlfriends-living-forever-and-talking-to-the-dead.html

A few pictures of St. Francis Chruch on Forster Street Galway One side has an old church, but if you go to the other side there is a huge modern Church with the Stations of the Cross on the stained glass windows. (you know how to zoom-in, don't you?) Pretty impressive?  I might go back and take a pic of each frame.

My Article:  The Little Drummer Boy as a Call to Vocations and Evangelization is in  Catholic365 01 January 2026 https://www.catholic365.com/article/58001/the-little-drummer-boy-as-a-call-to-vocations-and-evangelization.html First one of the year!!!

2026 Articles - January to March This is a list of my articles between January to March 2026. Publications include Catholic365 AI Girlfriends, Living Forever and Talking to the Dead Catholic 365 01 February 2026 Link:  https://www.catholic365.com/article/58349/ai-girlfriends-living-forever-and-talking-to-the-dead.html The Little Drummer Boy as a Call to Vocations and Evangelization Catholic365 01 January 2026 https://www.catholic365.com/article/58001/the-little-drummer-boy-as-a-call-to-vocations-and-evangelization.html

Happy Christmas from Galway Ireland (you know how to use zoom don't you) Church of St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra, Galway St. Nicholas Church, Galway The Cathedral, Galway The crib in the Abbey church in Galway  Landscape version: Accidental Selfie, you can see the roof of the church though

My Article: The Rainbow Covenant  is in:  Carhoilc365 -  10 December 2025 Link: https://www.catholic365.com/article/57722/the-rainbow-covenant.html

Tiny Traders Village Jesus pin. I was in the Tiny Traders Village in Galway and I got this nice Jesus pin I had to go all the way to the far back to find a pin section. It has Jesus with his head in his hand and he's saying: 'I didn't say that' It just shows how much Jesus is misquoted. especially by secular media anyways, sit back and enjoy the pic..

My Letter No room for Advent in Westside Library is in: The Irish Catholic - Letters - 04 December 2025 Page 27 Paper Edition. Weekly Paper Digital Edition (3rd Letter down):  https://www.irishcatholic.com/letters-3/

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 No room for Advent in Westside Library The Irish Catholic - Letters - 04 December 2025 Page 27 Paper Edition. Weekly Paper Digital Edition (3rd Letter down):  https://www.irishcatholic.com/letters-3/ 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