IMPORTANT RE-OPENING INFORMATION: An Taoiseach announced the re-opening of churches from 10th May. Numbers remain below 50, with distanced seating (apart from families). Where possible, entrance and exit will be by different doors, sanitising will be available, and face masks are to be worn, inside and outside churches, with no unnecessary gathering before or after. We are not yet singing, and we receive the bread alone at Communion. If you are not feeling well, or been in contact with someone unwell, then do not attend. Some may still be very cautious about gatherings; there is no pressure on you to attend. You must do what is best for you and yours. Resources will still be made available. There are currently no baptisms or confirmations, and we are to remain vigilant in our adherence to guidelines. Masks need to be worn at all services, and if you forget send word to a churchwarden who will have spares.
READING & MEDITATING ON GOD’S WORD One of the brothers at Glenstal Abbey describes reading Scripture as entering “the text of meeting”.
Read MoreSAINT PATRICK In school assemblies we often reflect that Patrick was an unlikely patron saint for Ireland.
Read MoreFASTING & SELF DENIAL Benedictine monks take obedience as one of their vows.
Read MoreREPENTANCE In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength Isaiah 35 (From Holy Baptism : The Decision) Do you reject the devil and all proud rebellion against God? I reject them.
Read MoreSELF EXAMINATION Years ago I borrowed a very funny but insightful book called “The 77 Habits of Highly Ineffective Christians”.
Read MoreA video on the Word for Epiphany II by Dean Paul Draper.
Read MoreTimes / locations of all Christmas Services Please note safety protocols for all services, which are as follows: Masks are to be worn inside and outside of our churches.
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St. Carthages Cathedral, North Mall, Lismore, Co. Waterford, Ireland.