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: Homelessness
Homeless in Manchester
For your Lenten practice. Could you take a little time out to view the YouTube below. It is a powerful BBC documentary on the experience of being homeless in Manchester. … Continue Reading →
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 →