Fr. Paddy’s Blog

The Peoples Pope
April 24, 2025

The death of Pope Francis, fills me with a deep sadness as we mourn the loss of a kind, courageous, and gentle pastor.  I also have a sense of gratitude...

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Saint Carlo Acutis
April 17, 2025

Sunday 27th of April, Carlo Acutis, will be formally canonized and declared saint. This will take place in an open air ceremony in Saint Peters square the Vatican. He will...

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Easter 2025…. A Time Of Hope
April 10, 2025

These days of bright blue skies, and spring blossoms, make it easy to identify with the Easter message. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, Easter reminds us we belong to...

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Preparing For Holy Week
April 3, 2025

The month of April has begun with splendid sunshine and blue skies. This is a beautiful time of year, nature awakens within us all a time of hope and new...

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Prayer….Food for the Soul
March 28, 2025

As we get closer to Holy Week it is good to reflect on how we pray. Prayer is often personal and perhaps is best practiced in silence. Thomas Green S.J....

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What is Peace Of Mind?
March 20, 2025

This week we celebrate the effects of the spring equinox. For the next six months there will be more light than darkness. Light is good for the mind and body....

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St. Patrick Inspires Faith
March 13, 2025

St Patrick inspires faith… As I write this article, Taoiseach Micheál Martin is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on March 12, 2025, as part...

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Vocation is a fulfilling way of life
March 7, 2025

There is a real sense here in Ireland, that the vocation crisis, to the priesthood, is having real consequences in terms of aging clergy and many priest-less parishes. Here in...

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Prayer for Pope Francis
February 27, 2025

As I write this article, I'm very conscious that the health of Pope Francis, seems to be seriously declining. Pope Francis has led the Catholic Church with a deep sense...

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Make The Most of Lent 2025
February 21, 2025

Our world is indeed going through very troubled times. In a time of turbulence, it is important to be reminded that Christian values such as faith hope and love are...

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Matt Talbot….. A Powerful Recovery
February 13, 2025

Addiction is lived reality for many good people. The life story of an Irish man and his recovery is an inspirational one. Matt Talbot was born May 1856 in Dublin...

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St. Valentine’s Day
February 6, 2025

This week we celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. Traditionally this day is associated with romance and love. Historically it is interesting to trace its evolvement. There were probably at least three...

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