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
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
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.
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
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
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
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