RTE News- Take back captured jihadists, Trump tells Europe February 17, 2019European nations must take back hundreds of Islamic State group fighters captured in Syria, President Donald Trump said, after a delay in announcing what he said would be the end of the "caliphate".
- US aid piles up on Venezuelan border February 17, 2019Venezuelan opposition leader, Juan Guaido, said he was mobilising about 600,000 volunteers to help bring American aid into the country next week, despite President Maduro saying that the aid was a pretence for a US invasion
- Groups welcome defrocking but call for more action February 17, 2019An international organisation representing survivors of clerical child sexual abuse has given a conditional welcome to the defrocking of the disgraced former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.
- Harris indicates Govt will not re-tender for hospital February 17, 2019Minister for Health Simon Harris has indicated the Government will not be re-tendering for the building of the National Children's Hospital.
- Lessons of the past lost on those in control of Brexit February 17, 2019Michael Gallagher went home to Circular Road, Omagh, in the early hours of Sunday morning to break the news to his family.
- Nauert ends bid to be next US ambassador to UN February 17, 2019Former Fox News anchor and State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert has withdrawn from consideration to be the US ambassador to the United Nations amid criticism that she lacked the gravitas for one of the top diplomatic posts.
- Viable devices found in Co Armagh security alert February 17, 2019Two viable devices have been discovered in Co Armagh following a security alert.
- Flybmi cancels flights, files for administration February 17, 2019Airline flybmi has suspended flights and is filing for administration, blaming uncertainty around Brexit.
- Foster warns SF restoration of devolution is 'no game' February 16, 2019DUP leader Arlene Foster has warned Sinn Féin that the restoration of devolution is "no game".
- Flood risk for 20,000 Dublin city buildings - Council February 16, 2019Over 20,000 buildings are at risk from flooding in Dublin city and another 10,000 are likely to become at risk according to Dublin City Council.
- Take back captured jihadists, Trump tells Europe February 17, 2019
Daily Archives: March 1, 2016
The Vision Of Judgment By Lord G Byron
I Saint Peter sat by the celestial gate: His keys were rusty, and the lock was dull, So little trouble had been given of late; Not that the place by any means was full, But since the Gallic era ‘eight-eight’ … Continue reading
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A Prayer for a Mother’s Birthday by Henry Van Dyke
Lord Jesus, Thou hast known A mother’s love and tender care: And Thou wilt hear, while for my own Mother most dear I make this birthday prayer. Protect her life, I pray, Who gave the gift of life to me; … Continue reading
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Today Is Tuesday – My Novena Day
Novena to Saint Martha. St. Martha, I resort to thee and to thy petition and faith, I offer up to thee this light which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. Comfort me in all my difficulties through the … Continue reading
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Tagged Novena, Novena to Saint Martha, prayers, special requests
