Author Archives: John McKenna

SOME REFLECTIONS ON THE PRIESTHOOD

SOME REFLECTIONS ON THE PRIESTHOOD 2006-10-15 On the tenth anniversary of my ordination, I published a reflection on the priesthood, intending it as a challenge to the Catholic community to understand its priests more empathically. Maybe I’m more mature today, … Continue reading

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Presentation of the Lord (02.02.14)

Presentation of the Lord (02.02.14) Insight Through A Change Of Mindset Our authentic interpretation of history may require a mindset change. Events from distant cultures and times carry meaning hidden from us today, even when the language appears to remain … Continue reading

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Teach Us To Pray

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME The fifth session, “ teach us to pray” is scheduled for  Thursday 13th of February. It will start promptly at  6.30pm and will finish in time for the children  to attend the school dance.

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Bulletin. February 2nd – 8th

SCRIPTURE  The Lord said to Moses, “ Consecrate to me all the first-born; whatever is the first to open the womb among all the people of Israel, both man and beast, is mine “(Exodus 13.1) And Moses said to the … Continue reading

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Liverpool Care Pathway

March 2nd, 2013 You may recently have heard or read criticisms of the Liverpool Care Pathway in the press. The Liverpool Care Pathway is a system of care designed by the Liverpool Marie Curie Hospice and the Royal Liverpool Infirmary … Continue reading

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Prayers and help needed

March 16th – Prayers and help needed Your prayers are asked for Linda Carty, a Catholic British grandmother. She has been on Death Row in Texas since 2002. It would also help if you would add your name to an … Continue reading

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WHEN WHAT IS PRECIOUS IS TAKEN FROM YOU

WHEN WHAT IS PRECIOUS IS TAKEN FROM YOU http://www.ronrolheiser.com/ 2009-06-28 Perhaps the reality that is hardest of all to accept in life is the unalterable fact that everything that is precious to us will, in some way, eventually be taken … Continue reading

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