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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

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One of the themes of today’s gospel and Old Testament reading is “return”. In about 536 BC Cyrus the Great, King of Persia, allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem.

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

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It is refreshing to hear a story about Mary told in scripture. Only Luke and John bring Mary to life as a person and allow her to speak.

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Saint of the Month: St Paula of Rome

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Feast day: 26 January

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Solemn Novena 2022

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The Solemn Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help takes place online between 21 February and 1 March.

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The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

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John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He was preparing people for the coming of the Messiah, using the symbol of water to indicate a resolution to turn away from sin.

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Second Sunday of Christmas

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Mark begins his gospel with the adult Jesus.

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The Feast of the Holy Family

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The four gospels each have their own way of describing Jesus' origins.

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

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We are now very near Christmas, and the gospel reading today takes us back to the time when Mary and Elizabeth shared the news of their expected babies.

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Concert: Live from Galway

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Live from Galway is a concert of choral music presented by Galway City Chamber Choir, Galway City Children's Choir and Dublin Brass Ensemble.

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Third Sunday of Advent

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We are now being bombarded by a cascade of advertising, persuading us that we need all kinds of delicious foods and drinks to make us perfectly happy.

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