Glanmire Catholic Parish

5 days ago

John 1:37
Jesus turned round, saw them following and said, ‘What do you want?‘ They answered, ‘Rabbi,’ – which means Teacher – ‘where do you live?’ ‘Come and see’ he replied

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost:

...Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll:

...One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. ‘Which road do I take?’ she asked. ‘Where do you want to go?’ was his response. ‘I don’t know,’ Alice answered. ‘Then,’ said the cat, ‘it doesn’t matter....

From the first book Samuel:

‘Samuel! Samuel!’ Samuel answered, ‘Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.’
Samuel grew up and the Lord was with him and let no word of his fall to the ground. ... See MoreSee Less

Glanmire Catholic Parish

5 days ago

For Presence
by John O’Donohue

Awaken to the mystery of being here and enter the quiet immensity of your own presence.

Have joy and peace in the temple of your senses.

Receive encouragement when new frontiers beckon.

Respond to the call of your gift and the courage to follow its path.

Let the flame of anger free you of all falsity.

May warmth of heart keep your presence aflame.

May anxiety never linger about you.

May your outer dignity mirror an inner dignity of
soul.

Take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek no attention.

Be consoled in the secret symmetry of your soul.

May you experience each day as a sacred gift woven around the heart of wonder. ... See MoreSee Less

Glanmire Catholic Parish

6 days ago

Christian Unity

The ‘Week of Prayer for Christian Unity’ begins on Monday next, 18th January and ends on 25th January, the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.

This year, due to the restrictions, traditional means of celebrating the Week of Prayer are not possible. However, you are invited to pray with all Christians each of the eight days in your home.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in 2021 has been prepared by the Monastic Community of Grandchamp in Switzerland:

corkandross.org/diocesan/monday-18th-is-start-of-week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity/ ... See MoreSee Less

Glanmire Catholic Parish

6 days ago

Bishop Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork and Ross, issues a statement on the Publication of the Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes.

I believe that it is only in acknowledging the truth of this reality and the hurt and pain experienced that we can begin the journey of healing.

Click on this link for the statement:

corkandross.org/diocesan/bishop-fintan-i-feel-a-sense-of-shame-and-embarrassment/ ... See MoreSee Less