Author Archives: John McKenna

At The Core. 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time (28.07.13)

Posted on August 3, 2013 by John McKenna

17th Sunday of Ordinary Time (28.07.13) At The Core ‘Eureka!’ can be a cry from the soul, a moment of deep joy when a truth is revealed. Diarmuid O’Murchu, a priest member of the Sacred Heart Missionary Order and respected … Continue reading →

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HOSPITALITY 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time (21.07.13)

Posted on July 27, 2013 by John McKenna

16th Sunday of Ordinary Time (21.07.13) HOSPITALITY Hospitality is an attractive word. It can arouse memories of welcome and warmth, of food and geniality. Hospitality features in our Scripture for the 16th Sunday of the Year. It is central to … Continue reading →

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THE THERAPY OF FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND CHURCH

Posted on July 27, 2013 by John McKenna

THE THERAPY OF FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND CHURCH 2004-06-13 Thirty years ago, Philip Rieff wrote a book entitled, The Triumph of the Therapeutic. In it, he argues that the widespread need for private therapy today exists mainly because community has broken … Continue reading →

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Bulletin. 16th Sunday of the Year. July 21st – July 27th

Posted on July 20, 2013 by John McKenna

16th Sunday of the year 21st July 2013 Masses this week   Prayers of the Church Week 4  Mass Week 16 Saturday 6.30pm Special Intention Sunday 8.30am Margaret Mary 10.30am John Torevell Monday 8.30am Private Intention Tuesday 10.00am Pat Andrew … Continue reading →

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15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (14.07.13)

Posted on July 20, 2013 by John McKenna

15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (14.07.13) Today, we hear again Christ’s immortal parable about the Good Samaritan. Why did the priest and the Levite not stop to help this poor unfortunate? As John says in his Gospel:  “Jews have no … Continue reading →

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STRUGGLING WITH BEING BLESSED

Posted on July 20, 2013 by John McKenna

STRUGGLING WITH BEING BLESSED 2004-07-26 Rock star, Janis Joplin, was once asked, “What’s it like being a pop idol?” Her answer: “It can be awful sometimes. You have no idea how hard it is to go out on stage and … Continue reading →

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One Word With Many Applications

Posted on July 18, 2013 by John McKenna

14th Sunday of Ordinary Time (07.07.13) One Word With Many Applications The word ‘mission’ has many applications. Its remarkable versatility ranges from space travel to religious expedition, from politics to commerce, from military endeavours to following a vocation. The common … Continue reading →

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