Glanmire Catholic Parish

16 hours ago

First letter of St Paul to the Corinthians 1:23-24

... here are we preaching a crucified Christ; to the Jews an obstacle that they cannot get over, to the pagans madness, but to those who have been called, whether they are Jews or Greeks, a Christ who is the power and the wisdom of God. ... See MoreSee Less

Glanmire Catholic Parish

7 days ago

Fr. Newman this morning at 10:30 Mass reflected on the Transfiguration gospel passage. And quoted a poem by Annie Dillard:

How We Wake

"Mornings, when light spreads over the pastures like wings, and fans a secret color into everything, and beats the trees senseless with beauty, so that you can’t tell whether the beauty is in the trees -dazzling in cells like yellow sparks or green flashing waters- or on them- a transfiguring silver air charged with the wings’ invisible motion; mornings, you won’t be able to walk for the power of it …"

The trees are dazzling this morning!

Jesus on the mountain was called in love by God and then went on to face great suffering for love of us. We also today call people by name in love to help them in life. ... See MoreSee Less