John's Prie-Dieu

 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

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 !!!

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.

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:

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. 

Learning about the Synod History, Theology and Practice of Synodality (Second Course in the Series) Boston College Formación Continua Online School of Theology and Ministry

Here are my Catholic Letters to the Editor from 2024. Publications include Irish Examiner, City Tribune, Irish Daily Mail and Irish Catholic  For Xxxx's Sake (about Xmas) Letters To the Editor - Irish Examiner Newspaper - 11 November 2024 Page 6. Paper Edition. On the day. Digital Version: Link:  https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/yourview/arid-41513840.html (Scroll down to the third letter) Christmas or Xmas? Your Letters - People and Views - Galway City Tribune - 08 November 2024 Page 42 Paper Edition. Weekly paper. X marks the spot (About Xmas) Letters - Irish Daily Mail - 08 November 2024 Page 37 Paper Edition. On the day. Do you love Luce? Opinion/Letters - The Irish Catholic Newspaper - 07 November 2024 Page 29. Weekly Paper. Digital version: Link:   https://www.irishcatholic.com/shifting-resources-to-support-assisted-dying/ (Scroll down to third letter)