2. To broadcast such a deeply offensive and blasphemous clip about God & Our Blessed Mother Mary during the Christmas season on ‘NYE Countdown Show' on
@RTE
,
@RTEOne
& on Eve of the Solemn Feast of Mary, Mother of God is insulting to all Catholics and Christians.
@deeforbes_dee
1. I am shocked that producer/editor of 'NYE Countdown Show'
@RTE
@RTEOne
didn’t realise how deeply offensive was a mocking 'news report' accusing God of rape & reporting his imprisonment. This outrageous clip should be removed immediately & denounced by all people of goodwill.
God rest
#PatHume
, who gently guided the hand of
#peace
over many years - Derry’s “First Lady” and a friend to all who suffered during troubled times. We owe you and John a great debt of gratitude.
@derryjournal
On
#GoodFriday
morn, 21 yrs after our historic peace accord, we wake up to shocking news of pointless, violent death on the streets of
#Derry
. Please pray for her family, friends and colleagues today who must now carry such a heavy cross of grief and pain. Rest in peace.
At noon, after
#Angelus
on 25 March, Feast of
#Annunciation
, let us consecrate
#Ireland
and her people to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for protection from
#coronavirus
I invite my brother priests and bishops and all the faithful to join me. More later...
Evil is already prowling around our land - destroying life; stealing away happiness; stirring up violence and discord. Such evil seeks to snuff out the memory of ‘the rock from which we were hewn’; if we lose our spiritual memory we lose our sense of identity; we lose our way.
Such a moving experience - to place the relic of my saintly predecessor, St Oliver Plunkett, on the very spot in London where he was martyred for the faith in 1681 - witnessing for forgiveness,
#peace
and
#reconciliation
- still much needed on his beloved island of Ireland.
The outstretched arms of
#StFrancis
at the
#Capuchin
Friary,
#Creeslough
seem to say: Why, Lord, Why? How will we come to terms with what has happened?
Into your hands, Lord, we commend all those who are questioning, hurting and grieving today.
Pray pray pray that Ireland will “choose life” and that the lives of all women and their unborn children will always be loved, valued, welcomed and respected in this country.
Please pray for
#PopeFrancis
Loving God, give Pope Francis health in mind and body during these days of hospital treatment. May he get some rest and space to regain his strength. Bless all those who are caring for him and his fellow patients.
Amen
Our heartfelt prayers for all in the
#Creeslough
community, especially those caught up in the Friday’s tragic explosion, their families and loved ones, and all in the emergency services who have reached out to rescue and help.
Lord bring comfort and strength to all.
I join my prayers with those of many families and young people around Ireland who are shocked and saddened at the tragic road deaths near
#Clonmel
In a spilt second, life can be be lost, and homes devastated with grief. May Jesus hold them all close to his heart.
Such shocking and heartbreaking news from Cookstown last night. Please pray for all the families concerned, especially those who today are mourning the tragic loss of young life, and for all who were caught up in this traumatic incident.
Before you sleep, pray for the people of
#Haiti
and
#Afghanistan
- our brothers and sisters who, for different reasons, may not be able to sleep easily tonight.
Pope Francis this morning described Pope Emeritus Benedict as ‘very ill’ and asked us to offer ‘a special prayer’ for him. Please remember him in your prayers today e.g by a visit to your local church or by offering a decade of the rosary at home in your family for him.
Looking forward to joining Pope Francis in his consecration of
#Russia
and
#Ukraine
to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Friday 25 March
#FeastOfAnnunciation
In preparation please pray over these nine days 17-25 March for
#PeaceForUkraine
and in the world
Offering Mass in my native Derry, Sunday morning 30 January, at 9.30 am from (available to join on webcam) in memory of all those who died or were injured on
#BloodySunday
, and for their families
#BloodySunday50
#peace
At the funeral Mass for the late
#SeamusMallon
RIP at St James Church, Mullaghbrack, it was good to welcome Mrs Pat Hume and send our good wishes to
#JohnHume
- another fearless advocate for
#peace
He remains in our prayers and thoughts.
Pope Francis re these days:”It is not the time of (God’s) judgement, but of our judgement: a time to choose what matters & what passes away, a time to separate what is necessary from what is not. It is a time to get our lives back on track with regard to you, Lord, and to others”
Please keep the young people of
#CoTyrone
in your prayers, and the families, friends and teachers of Lauren, Conor and Morgan. Today the principal of
@StPatsCollege
#Dungannon
gave me this lovely photo of Lauren and her friends with me at
#CSW2019
“Take care of each other”.
I will always remember John’s commitment to peace, reconciliation, non violence and social justice. He put Catholic Social Teaching into practice - sometimes at great personal cost and risk. Rest in peace
#JohnHume
“In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” - perhaps the first prayer we learned from our parents and grandparents. Pray it often
#TrinitySunday
At Saint Peter’s Basilica,
#Vatican
, with Archbishop Dermot Farrell
@DublinDiocese
joining more than 100,000 people of all ages & nationalities filing by the body of the late
#PopeBenedictXVI
and praying for the happy repose of his soul. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
Thinking tonight of the families and friends of Lauren, Morgan and Connor. Please remember a prayer for them. Let’s continue to take care of each other, especially during these difficult times.
May the healing presence of Christ ease the immense heartbreak in the family home, school, and parish of Joseph Sebastian (16) and Rueven Joe Simon (16). Their sudden loss is so difficult for family, friends and community to understand - keep them all in your thoughts and prayers
On this important, historic day for
@niassembly
I offer my prayers for new FM Michelle O’Neill
@moneillsf
DFM Emma Little-Pengelly
@little_pengelly
the members of
@niexecutive
& MLAs. I encourage all to work together for the common good and peace by immediately addressing
The admission into intensive care of
#PrimeMinister
#BorisJohnson
somehow brings graphically home to us the seriousness of
#Covid_19
Let us remember him, and all those in hospital tonight, together with those who are caring for them. Draw near to them, Lord.
Share this ancient blessing as the
#NewYear
begins - it’s more than 2500 years old!
#BlessingOfAaron
“May the Lord bless you and keep you.
May the Lord let his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
May the Lord uncover his face to you and bring you peace”
Thanks to the 3000+ who joined
#LightTheFire
at Slane to pray for a renewal of faith, hope and love in Ireland
“Light the flame in our hearts once again, and the fire will burn in the darkness, as on that ancient hill, the embers burning still.” (Dana)
St Patrick, pray for us
“Christ has no body now, but yours” Read this powerful testimony of Christ’s healing and loving presence written by one of our hospital
#chaplains
#covid19
“We confess that bishops priests, deacons and religious in the Church have done violence to children and youth ...we bishops did not live up to our responsibilities; we have sinned in thought, word and deed, in what we have done and failed to do”
#PBC2019
Praying for healing, courage and serenity for
#PrincessofWales
, Prince William and their children. A diagnosis of cancer is life changing for anyone, with all the uncertainty & worry it brings - all the more so for a young mother. Please keep them and all those living with cancer
“Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord” - people all over
#Ireland
are praying for those involved in the
#Thailandcave
rescue mission, for those trapped, their friends and families
@WMOF2018
Statutory Instrument 171 of 2021 with penal provisions, published without consultation, is confusing and unnecessary with regard to public worship. The Churches have been cooperating fully with
#COVID19
restrictions to protect health, life and the common good.
@DonnellyStephen
Through the wonders of technology I was able to “concelebrate” here in Armagh my mother’s anniversary Mass as it was taking place in Derry. Thanks Fr Michael. May she rest in peace.
@ThreeDerry
Here at the famine memorial
@CarfinGrotto
Many Irish migrants to Scotland had little or nothing to bring with them for the journey. But they carried hope for a brighter future and in their hearts a love for God, for family and their homeland.
Please pray for Donegal man, Fr Niall Coll, on the day of his ordination as Bishop of
#Ossory
in St Mary’s Cathedral
#Kilkenny
- called to be a leader, teacher and shepherd of his people
For strength, wisdom, courage, gentleness…. May God bless him always.
@OssoryDiocese
Our parishes have been preparing to open cautiously and safely for Mass, assessing carefully the numbers who can safely use each Church building with appropriate distancing. Disappointed to see cap of 50 for all buildings. We need to allow local decision making and flexibility.
Remember
#AshlingMurphy
her broken-hearted family, pupils colleagues and friends.
#Tullamore
parish priest says, “The shock and sorrow is beyond words” Enlighten our darkness O Lord, comfort our sorrowing hearts. Pour Your peace into grieving hearts; shower Your love on all…
God, gentle Father, bless all Mothers on
#MothersDay
Thank you for their sacrifices in bringing us to life and faith; for their love and care, smiles and wisdom.
Give all Mothers courage and strength in body, mind and spirit as they live their unique vocation of love.
Amen.
I unreservedly apologise... The Church must acknowledge before the Lord and before others its part in sustaining a “harsh ... cold and uncaring atmosphere” - statement on publication of the report by the Commission of Inquiry into Mother & Baby Homes
My dear Aunt Girlie praying a few years ago. A heartfelt and trusting
#prayer
, perfect for these trying times.
#Bless
our homes and families Lord. God bless Girlie and all those in
#nursingcare
today, and those who are caring for them.
#coronavirus
“Christ with me,
Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left.”
Looking forward to celebrating 150th anniversary of dedication of St Patrick’s Cathedral
#Armagh
24 August 2023
#StPatricks150
Join in this prayer for the parish community in
#Creeslough
and all those who are grieving and trying to come to terms with the tragic events there. I was able to visit the community and some of the families and to pray before the ten candles in St Michael’s Church
“For me, prayer is an aspiration of the heart, it is a simple glance directed to heaven, it is a cry of gratitude and love in the midst of trial as well as joy; finally it is something great, supernatural, which expands my soul and unites me to Jesus.”
― St. Therese of Lisieux
The words of the Angel of Peace at
#Fatima
“Do not be afraid! I am the Angel of Peace. Pray with me…
My God, I believe; I adore; I trust, and I love Thee. I beg pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not trust, and do not love Thee.”
Rest in peace, Fr Tony Corr, Diocese of Dromore
Please pray for Fr Tony’s brothers and sister, extended family and parishioners, brother priests and all who knew and loved him. His sudden death has come as a great shock to us all.
As you lay down to sleep, and early the morning, please remember a prayer for all those who died or were injured in the tragic road accident at
#Aughnacloy
. Pray also for the first responders and those who have reached out to comfort and console.
Prayerful greetings from our diocesan pilgrimage to
@lourdes_france
The sick and suffering are the heart of a Lourdes pilgrimage. We remember the intentions of all who have asked us to pray for strength in body; for healing of the mind; and, for spiritual healing.
I am very pleased that, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, Pope Francis has included a prayer for lasting peace in Ireland after today’s Regina Coeli in Rome.
#GFA25
Mass at 8 am for Feast of
#StBrigid
The shrine of her birthplace at Faughart is in the Archdiocese of Armagh. Fond memories of my mother, God rest her, making the crosses..
A Naomh Bríd a Mhuire na nGael,
scar orainn do bhrat.
Take a few minutes out from your schedule this
#HolyWeek
to visit your local church. Be still in the presence of the Lord. Contemplate beauty, love, truth. Give thanks for life, family, friends. Ask God’s mercy and forgiveness. Praise!
#NotreDame
#ChristusVivit
Keeping President Higgins in my prayers tonight. Beannacht Dé ort A Uachtaráin
Please remember him and all who were taken to hospital for whatever reason today.
@UachtaranIRL
🙏
“The moral law, guardian of human rights, protector of the dignity of man, cannot be set aside by any person or group, or by the State itself, for any cause…The law of God stands in judgement over all reasons of State”.(Drogheda 1979)
#StJohnPaulII