In mid-winter as we are now, only the barest signs of Spring are visible. But we have no doubt that Spring is just around the corner even though the ground still carries many of the dead leaves of last Summer.
We continue to live in a time of change, in society, in political life,…
Many people are attracted to silence and solitude. They find the peace and quiet of nature very much to their liking. Some people are attracted to the sea shore to gaze on the vast ocean. Others find their way to the great outdoors. Others again take up hill walking or mountain climbing. All these activities…
One hundred and seventy years ago the world was plagued by the cholera epidemic.
In his poem ‘In Memoriam’, Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote “Ring out old shapes of foul disease”. Could he ever have guessed that his words would ring true again with the Covid Pandemic! The human spirit is strong and now again, we…
On Tuesday 6th January, we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. We are celebrating how the Three Wise Men or Magi saw a new and different star in the sky and decided to follow it. Prompted by the Holy Spirit, that star led them on a remarkable journey to a humble stable where they recognized,…
Over the centuries there have been many powerful leaders in our world. In the last 100 years we have had the Tzar in Russia, Hitler in Germany, Mugabe in Zimbabwe, Idi Amin in Uganda and Mussolini in Italy. Some of these leaders seize power but many of them were elected and were popular in their…
The Nativity Scene or the Christmas Crib is first of all a beautiful Christmas decoration. But of course, it is much more. Its origins go far back in history. St Francis of Assisi, on a visit to Rome, had been struck by the mosaics, showing the birth of Jesus, in the Roman Basilica of Saint…
Rosbercon:
Wednesday – Christmas Eve, Vigil Mass: 8.00 p.m.
Thursday – Christmas Morning: 11.00 a.m.
Mullinarrigle:
Christmas Eve, Vigil Mass: 6.00 p.m.
Tullogher:
Christmas Morning: 9.30 a.m.
All Masses from Rosbercon Church will be streamed live through our webcam on www.rosberconparish.ie
We remember with great affection the people who made a real difference to our lives. We are forever grateful to them for their kindness. As we look to Christmas, we reflect on the difference that the coming of Christ makes to the world. I like to reflect, in particular on two gifts Christ brings us.…
This weekend we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent. The word ‘Advent’ means ‘coming’. The celebration of Advent is particularly welcome to those who know themselves to be poor, and who look forward to something greater to come. The season of Advent lasts for four Sundays leading up to Christmas.
The first two Sundays…
This weekend we celebrate the feast of Christ the King. An old priest said after the Vatican Council, ‘My Christ used to be Christ the King, but now he has to be Christ the Carpenter’. Yet in this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus says to Pilate; yes, I am a King. For this I was born and…
