Young People are Awesome!
It is simply amazing what young people can do once they are mobilised and inspired. Some weeks ago I attended a meeting in Waterford where young people from Waterford, Carlow … Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Edmund Rice
Walking alongside the Homeless 2
On the periphery, we come to see the pain of the crucified Christ laid bare in the world. They live without the superfluous trappings that dim our view and numb our senses. They are stripped to the core, to the essentials. We who oft cast a derisory glance in their direction are the impoverished ones. They, in their vulnerability, become the source of great blessing to those who cross the threshold and dare to let go of all that once defined us. Continue Reading →
Coats for the Homeless
In recent years, especially following the 2007 financial crash in Ireland, the number of homeless people in Dublin has increased dramatically. It has become a serious and intractable problem. According … Continue Reading →
Advent: As we Begin
In the dark days of Winter, as we journey to the Winter solstice, we enter upon the liturgical season of Advent. As we begin our thoughts turn inward to what … Continue Reading →
Where it all Began
Deep in the heartland of County Kilkenny, Ireland, in hurling country, lies one of the best conserved 17th century buildings in Ireland. It is the cottage where Blessed Edmund Rice … Continue Reading →