Friday past, 5th March, was the Feast Day of Saint Ciaran of Saigher. Ciarán was Bishop of Saigher (Seir-Kieran) and is the Patron Saint of the … [Read more...] about What’s in a Name? – Ciaran McAlister
Adult Faith Resources
Create! – Kirsty McCartney
I come from a line of women who were able to create the most amazing things with their hands. My granny on my dads’ side was the best baker I have … [Read more...] about Create! – Kirsty McCartney
Weekly Lenten Reflections by Guest Speakers
As we journey through Lent, we have a series of reflections by guest speakers to help you draw closer to Jesus and to Care, Hope and … [Read more...] about Weekly Lenten Reflections by Guest Speakers
Lenten Assemblies
As we celebrate Lent 2021 join us in prayer each Monday with assemblies led by Bishop Donal Mc Keown, Fr Paul Farren and Fr Patrick … [Read more...] about Lenten Assemblies
Hibernation – a Happy Fault of Lockdown-Paula McKeown
Home schooling has many parents figuring out how to explain new concepts to their children. I found myself teaching about hibernation and migration. … [Read more...] about Hibernation – a Happy Fault of Lockdown-Paula McKeown
Care, Hope and Pray – Activities for young and old – 40 good deeds in 40 days
Why not spend a little time helping others this Lent? Why not spend time with God? Carrying out 40 good deeds during Lent is a wonderful way to … [Read more...] about Care, Hope and Pray – Activities for young and old – 40 good deeds in 40 days
Lent-A Season of Grace-Fr Aidan Mullan
Wednesday of this week is Ash Wednesday and so begins the 40 days of Lent. For the people of Israel and indeed for early Christians the number 40 was … [Read more...] about Lent-A Season of Grace-Fr Aidan Mullan
How to create a Sacred Space in your home for Lent
Why not make a Sacred Space in your home this Lent? - a place of quiet, of peace, where you can talk to Jesus and tell him how you care for yourself … [Read more...] about How to create a Sacred Space in your home for Lent
Care, Hope and Pray- Lenten Resources for Schools, Young People and Families
Are you getting ready for the Season of Lent? The resources will help schools, students, young people and families to prepare for Easter. Whether … [Read more...] about Care, Hope and Pray- Lenten Resources for Schools, Young People and Families
A Community of Faith, Hope and Love in Pandemic – Geraldine O Connor
As we approach the anniversary of the first case of Covid in Northern Ireland few could ever have predicted, twelve months ago, how a virus … [Read more...] about A Community of Faith, Hope and Love in Pandemic – Geraldine O Connor
Saint Brigid – A Woman of Inner Strength and a Listening Heart
On February 1st, 2021 we celebrate the feast of Saint Brigid of Kildare (Church of the Oak) who along with Patrick and Colmcille/Columba is one of the … [Read more...] about Saint Brigid – A Woman of Inner Strength and a Listening Heart
The Feast of Saint Brigid
1 February is the feast day of Saint Brigid, patroness of Ireland. This short liturgy gives everyone the opportunity to pray togetherAssembly for … [Read more...] about The Feast of Saint Brigid
A New Year filled with Hope, expectations of Great Joy and many Blessings-Roisin Rice
As I read the various posts on social media over the last few days of 2020, it struck me that there was an overwhelming consensus of good … [Read more...] about A New Year filled with Hope, expectations of Great Joy and many Blessings-Roisin Rice
New Beginnings-Fr Declan Boland
Every year at this time we spontaneously and genuinely wish each other ‘Happy New Year.’ We have all being doing it for decades and it is a heartfelt … [Read more...] about New Beginnings-Fr Declan Boland
The Importance and Gift of Christmas-Stephen Orr
This year has been very difficult with COVID-19 and has presented families with many challenges, for example, being unable to visit each other … [Read more...] about The Importance and Gift of Christmas-Stephen Orr
Celebrating Christmas – “Unto us a child is born” (Is 9:6)
At Christmas we celebrate the gift of Jesus, our hope and peace, Jesus, the light of the world. We invite you to use these resources to help you, as … [Read more...] about Celebrating Christmas – “Unto us a child is born” (Is 9:6)
Praying the O Antiphons in Advent -17th-23rd December
“How important are the beautiful O Antiphons that the Church has us pray over the course of these days.” (Pope Francis) There are many … [Read more...] about Praying the O Antiphons in Advent -17th-23rd December
‘The Magnificat’ – Anne Marie Hickey
As we journey through Advent, it is important to take time and reflect on the gift of Mary, our Mother. Pope Francis says of Mary, ‘She teaches us the … [Read more...] about ‘The Magnificat’ – Anne Marie Hickey
Advent – a time to wait?
Tell me, O rose, what thing it is That now appears, now vanishes? When the American poet Edwin Markham wrote these words, he was referring to a … [Read more...] about Advent – a time to wait?
Advent- Niamh McLaughlin
On Sunday the 29th of November, the Church will begin to celebrate the season of Advent and the beginning of the new liturgical year. When the word … [Read more...] about Advent- Niamh McLaughlin
Advent Resources for Parishes and Families
To support families and parishes, in the celebration of the Season of Advent, there are resources available through the Diocesan Catechetical Centre. … [Read more...] about Advent Resources for Parishes and Families
Preparing our Hearts for Christmas-Advent Resources
Advent is the time set aside by the Church to prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas, into our hearts, into our lives and into the world. We … [Read more...] about Preparing our Hearts for Christmas-Advent Resources
Preparing to Celebrate the Feast of Christ the King
On Sunday 22nd November, the Church celebrates the feast of Jesus Christ, the universal king. Jesus is king, not only of the world, but of the entire … [Read more...] about Preparing to Celebrate the Feast of Christ the King
A Prayer when Baking a Christmas Cake
Are you getting ready to bake your Christmas cake? God has given us so many gifts in life and soon we will celebrate the gift of his Son Jesus to the … [Read more...] about A Prayer when Baking a Christmas Cake
Learning Sanctity from Children-Lisa Hendey
Although I began my writing career penning non-fiction for adults, in recent years my emphasis has strongly shifted toward crafting work that will … [Read more...] about Learning Sanctity from Children-Lisa Hendey
The Gift of Care – Isobel Mc Dowell
I am increasingly grateful for the gift of growing up in a family of unconditional love, faith and care. God was ever present in our family and this … [Read more...] about The Gift of Care – Isobel Mc Dowell
Resources for Parishes and Families in November
To support parishes and families, there are resources available through the Diocesan Catechetical Centre. Information and links to the resources can … [Read more...] about Resources for Parishes and Families in November
November- a time of Remembering our Beloved Dead
November is a month when the Christian Community takes time to remember all those who have died. During this month there are different ways we can … [Read more...] about November- a time of Remembering our Beloved Dead
November: A Month to Remember our dearly Departed
Each November we gather as a Christian Community to remember those who have gone before us and to offer our consolation and support to those among us … [Read more...] about November: A Month to Remember our dearly Departed
Blessed Carlo Acutis- A Saint for the Young
“Carlo is a concrete example of ‘what holiness looks like in the 21st century.” (Cecilia Cicone) To celebrate the recent Beatification of Carlo … [Read more...] about Blessed Carlo Acutis- A Saint for the Young
