God made of her tears—the Rosary
Verse 3 and the last, of this poem came from an old woman in America. Fr.Placid Nolan, op added the other versesOur Lady wept sweet tears of joyWhen first she held her baby boy;Her son, foretold by...
View ArticleDealing with recession and depression
All over the world these days, the TV and radio are beating out a continuous story about the financial crisis that is upon us. The more we listen to the torrent of depressive words that are rolling...
View ArticleMotherhood of souls
Motherhood of souls is Mary’s essential function. Without participation in that, there can be no real union with her. True devotion comprises the service of souls. It is not enough to praise, we are...
View ArticleThe Tent of Meeting
Domine quo vadis? Lord with are you going, asked Peter as he was running away from Rome to escape death.Jesus met him on the way and replied:Peter, I go to Rome to be crucified again.Peter understood...
View ArticleEucharistic Tent of Meeting
Domine quo vadis? Lord with are you going, asked Peter as he was running away from Rome to escape death.Jesus met him on the way and replied:Peter, I go to Rome to be crucified again.Peter understood...
View ArticleGod needs each one of us
Ascension Day:This is a great day of Mercy. It is the final work of mercy when Jesus goes to prepare a home for each one of us: I go to my Father and to your Father, I go to prepare a place for you. In...
View Articleworldpriest.com
Recently I was given the opportunity of appearing live on theWebsite entitled: worldpriest.comThe occasion, was the close of the Year for Priests and they asked me to say a few words on the Rosary in...
View ArticleThe Catena of the Legion of Mary
Catena is the Latin word for link or chain. It is the sign of the Holy Slavery of Jesus and Mary as taught by St. Louis Marie de Montfort. It reminds Legionaries that they are bound by the sweet chain...
View ArticleBeads for Meditation
For those who may be shy of producing the Catholic beads in public, it may be of help to know that they are not alone when they pray the Rosary. Hindus, Buddhists and many other folk, use the beads as...
View ArticleRosary Video
The picture shows Dominican Friars singing the Night Office with Our Lady watching over them as they sign the Salve Regina-- Hail Holy Queen!www.worldpriest asked me to put a Nine minute talk on their...
View ArticleDOOR INTO THE SACRED
This new work by Fr. Paul Murray is a Meditation on the Hail Mary. In his introduction, the author writes: "My hope in writing this tiny book is that, by giving space to some of the most moving and...
View ArticleStand in your Presence
At Mass say: We thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you. The presence of God in our lives is what enlightens our darkness and keeps us from fainting on the way. We are...
View ArticleTeresa of Calcutta
I have loved Jesus in the night:Teresa of CalcuttaA Secret revealed by Paul Murray,OPDarton, Longman & ToddThis is more than a book about a saint. It is a treasure in a whole field of literature...
View ArticleA Home in Heaven
Ascension Day is a day of Mercy,-- the day when Jesus goes to prepare a home for us:I go to my Father and to your Father, I go to prepare a place for you. In my Father’s House, there are many mansions....
View ArticleRosary Retreat
I am looking forward to meeting you, even for a day or two at the Six day Retreat that begins as the Dominican Retreat Centre, Tallaght Village. It begins Saturday August 14, at 7.30pm.The Theme I hope...
View ArticleOur Lady’s Birthday
Welcome to this celebration of Our Lady’s Birthday. If you have the heart of a child, then its a party and all are invited. Here are some things to remember when invited to a...
View ArticleFrank Duff Prayer
God our Father, You inspired your servant Frank Duff with a profound insight into the mystery of your Church, the Body of Christ, and of the place of Mary the Mother of Jesus in this mystery.In his...
View ArticleArticle 7
The following is from a talk to mark thirty years of the Charismatic Prayer Group in the Dominican Priory, Tallaght.In keeping with the First Reading of our Mass, we too can praise God this night and...
View ArticleLegion Pilgrimage at Knock
His Eminence Sean Cardinal Brady spoke these gracious words to very large group of members of the Legion Pilgrimage at Knock this September.I have chosen the following to form an Allocutio to the Curia...
View ArticleBe still and wait
The first requirement for meditation is stillness, stillness of body but more importantly, stillness of the heart “Be still and know that I am God.”“Be still before the Lord and wait for him.” (Psalm...
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