Cathedral News

The rosary will be prayed in procession each Sunday evening in October at 8:00pm.

The apostles were specially chosen by Jesus and it seems they were beginning to think of themselves as an exclusive group. They scolded a man who cast out devils in their Master’s name.

Jesus has been beginning to reveal to his disciples what lay ahead of him in Jerusalem. It is a terrifying prospect; the Romans had no mercy on those who were seen as a threat to their authority.

Jesus had been teaching in Galilee, where he got a reasonably friendly reception. Now he was moving northwards.

We are delighted to welcome Fr John Gerard Acton, who has taken up his appointment as curate at Galway Cathedral.

Isaiah spoke about what happens when God is present to people. Life is restored in that the desert is watered and people are healed of their disabilities.

Jesus directed some of his harshest criticism towards the pharisees and scribes. They were supposed to give leadership to the Jewish people, since they were experts in the Law.

Today’s theme is commitment. Joshua asked the Israelites to make a choice between the God who brought them out of Egypt or the gods of their neighbours.

The Orthodox and Eastern Catholic tradition teaches that when Mary’s life came to an end she fell asleep.

St John Vianney, Curé of Ars and patron of parish priests, is remembered on 4 August.