Category Archives: Religion

Saint Patrick’s Day Message President Michael D. Higgins March 2021

Áras an Uachtaráin, Wednesday, 17th March 2021 As our people envisage their emergence from the destructive and debilitating, all-enveloping fog that is the pandemic of COVID-19, as our planet wounded, and in peril from what was a discarded respect for … Continue reading

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Old Ireland Was No Country For Women

Some poor Irish women of the past suffered much so we could own property, vote, earn a living and live the life we want. Thank-you brave ladies. We still have not got pay and promotion equality or even even representation … Continue reading

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Special Intention Novena

Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favors. This time I ask for a very special one. (Here mention your request.) Take it, dear Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart, where … Continue reading

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The Book of Kells

Title: The Book of Kells Publisher: Ireland Of The Welcomes, Online Full Text & Source: http://irelandofthewelcomes.com/the-book-of-kells/ Online, The Internet, 17/3/2018 Sample Text: The Book of Kells, one of great treasures of medieval Europe, is an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in … Continue reading

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Tenderness Is Not Weakness

“Tenderness is not weakness; it is fortitude. It is the path of solidarity, the path of humility.” Pope Francis http://t.ted.com/7QTcTrl ” Good evening – or, good morning, I am not sure what time it is there. Regardless of the hour, … Continue reading

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Lent By George Herbert

Welcome deare feast of Lent: who loves not thee, He loves not Temperance, or Authoritie, But is compos’d of passion. The Scriptures bid us fast; the Church sayes, now: Give to thy Mother, what thou wouldst allow To ev’ry Corporation. … Continue reading

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St.Patrick’s Day – A Day When The Whole World Celebrates The Irish Culture

Date: 17th March (Every Year) St.Patrick’s Day Website: http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/ Title:St. Patrick and Identity Author: National Museum, Ireland Full Text & Source: http://www.museum.ie/Country-Life/Featured-Topics/St-Patrick/Decorative-arts St. Patrick and the symbols associated with him have been used to emphasis Irish identity and can been … Continue reading

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Researching your family history in Ireland: Where to start

Title:Researching your family history in Ireland: Where to start Author:Irish Genealogy Toolkit Full Text & Source: http://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/irish-roots.html The Internet, Online, 6/8/2016 Sample Text: So where to start? Start with yourself and work backwards.  Talk to your relatives. Find your ancestor’s … Continue reading

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Virtual Hymnal

Title: Hymns – An Online Hymn Book Author: Marcus Tidmarsh Full Text & Source: http://www.songandpraise.org/ The Internet, Online, 3/5/2016 Sample Text: Most Popular Hymns Amazing Grace Ave Maria Jerusalem Holy, Holy, Holy The Battle Hymn of the Republic Joyful, Joyful  … Continue reading

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Novenas: Wonderful Prayers

Best of luck to all the school kids and university students doing exams. Do your best and say a prayer. Trust in God. Title: Novenas Author: Our Catholic Prayers Full Text & Source: http://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/novenas.html The Internet, Online, 3/05/2016 Sample Text: … Continue reading

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Easter Blessings To All

Easter Prayer Lord, the resurrection of Your Son has given us new life and renewed hope. Help us to live as new people in pursuit of the Christian ideal. Grant us wisdom to know what we must do, the will … Continue reading

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Easter in Ireland

Title: Easter in Ireland Author: Time And Date Full Text & Source: http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/ireland/easter Sample Text: Quick Facts Easter Sunday is an occasion for Christians to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, which occurred after his crucifixion according to Christian belief. Easter 2016 Sunday, … Continue reading

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The Hope Prayer #prayingforbrussels

  Hope By Fr Liam Lawton Lord When a darkened sky surrounds me And sets upon my life and the greying mist still lingers and haunts the coming night Let me find hope When the cry of hurts and sorrows … Continue reading

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Praying For Brussels

My heart bleeds for the people of Brussels. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With Love From Ireland A Hope Prayer Heavenly father, I am your humble servant, I come before you today in need of hope. There are … Continue reading

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Happy St.Patrick’s Day

Happy St.Patrick’s Day Title:St. Patrick Author: Catholic Online Full Text & Source:http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=89 The Internet, Online, 17/3/2016 Sample Text: St. Patrick of Ireland is one of the world’s most popular saints. He was born in Roman Britain and when he was … Continue reading

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St.Patrick’s Festival 2016

Title: St.Patrick’s Day Festival (March 17th 2016) Author:Ireland, St.Patrick’s Day Festival Full Text & Source:http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/info The Internet, Online, 16/2/2017 Sample Text: St. Patrick’s Festival was established by the Government of Ireland in November 1995. The principal aim of St. Patrick’s … Continue reading

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Make Me Strong In Spirit

Make me strong in spirit By Abby Willowroot Make me strong in spirit, Courageous in action, Gentle of heart, Let me act in wisdom, Conquer my fear and doubt, Discover my own hidden gifts, Meet others with compassion, Be a … 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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Happy Valentines Day

St.Valentine’s Day: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=159 St. Valentine, the Real Story: http://www1.cbn.com/st-valentine-real-story Saint Valentine (Latin: Valentinius) is a widely recognized third-century Roman saint commemorated on February 14 and associated since the High Middle Ages with a tradition of courtly love.

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Nine Day Novena to Saint Anthony

St.Anthony St. Anthony of Padua is one of the Catholic Church’s most popular saints. Saint Anthony of Padua, patron saint of lost and stolen articles, was a powerful Franciscan preacher. St. Anthony of Padua’s life is what every Christian’s life … Continue reading

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