What an odd report on this eve’s soccer match: “The Republic of Ireland suffered an agonising defeat to France in their opening World Cup qualifier at Tallaght Stadium tonight, cursing the gods after a remarkable climax.” Courtesy of RTE Sport!
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Bishop Brendan Leahy shares his reflections on spending nearly 8 weeks over two years in the #Synod Hall in Rome as we await the voting this Saturday on the final document from the #synodonsynodality@Synod_va@synodalpathway
Irish Bishops’ pastoral letter on welcoming immigrants: A Hundred Thousand Welcomes?
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On a weekend when heavy rain and winds had blown across his diocese, it seems more than coincidence that a new pastoral message from the Bishop of Cork and Ross should begin with a scripture quote: “Even the winds the seas obey Him”.
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#SaintOfTheDay: Wanting to be a simple monk in the quiet of a monastery, Bernard of Clairvaux was called to be a very active member of the Church in his day. Playing many roles for the sake of the Church.. A man of many talents, Bernard used his abilities for the service of God.
One of those moments … #Carmelite nuns who attended the Solemn Profession of Sr. Máire Bríd O'Driscoll as a @therednuns in Dublin being introduced to Máire's niece baby Analise O'Driscoll by her father Pádraig after the Mass.
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@philhealy2 Phil you can come home with your head held high! Brilliant relay leg. So close … to the top of the world! Not a mean place to be. Well done.