John's Prie-Dieu

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