Cathedral News

It is probable that most of us do not have enemies as such. Often it is more the case that some people annoy us and we are tempted to strike back with some unkind words.

Luke’s account of the beatitudes differs from that of Matthew, in that in Matthew's gospel Jesus preaches from  a mountain, which signifies the nearness of God (Matthew:13-16).

St Margaret of Cortona lived in thirteenth-century Italy, and is remembered on 22 February.

The first reading and the gospel describe the presence of God in very different ways. Isaiah has a vision of God enthroned in splendour.

Luke wrote for gentiles and possibly Hellenic Jews. The whole purpose of his gospel is to tell them the story of Jesus.

Mozart's Great Mass in C Minor is performed by Galway Choral Association on Saturday 8 February at 8:00pm.

Today’s gospel is especially appropriate at this time. The wealthy are becoming even richer, while the poor are being left behind.

The Cathedral will remain closed for the duration of the status-red weather warning on Friday 24 January 2025.

There were probably a large number of people at the Wedding Feast of Cana. Jesus and his twelve disciples would have swelled the number.

The annual Solemn Novena runs from Monday 17 February until Tuesday 25 February.