Image by Alberto Adán from Pixabay To a person knee deep in a culture that promotes self esteem, egoism and the importance of looking cool in front ones friends, the Church looks corny and off putting. When they hear a four chord pop song of a man with a soft voice singing, "Oh Jesus loves … Continue reading Corny Churchy Stuff That Scatters Not Gathers
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Very Few Wish Me A Happy Birthday On Christmas Day
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Yes, I am one of the unfortunate ones who will be spending my Christmas day waiting for people to forget it's my birthday. It really doesn't bother me all that much because I've grown accustomed to it since the day I was born. Like all birthday boys and girls … Continue reading Very Few Wish Me A Happy Birthday On Christmas Day
A Check For £19.50 From Mr. Alan Oates
Image by Shutterbug75 from Pixabay This morning I found a check (spelled "cheque" for Europeans) that I could not cash from 15 years ago. It was from a lovely man called Mr. Alan Oates. Alan was touching 40, about 5,5 in feet with ginger hair that was curly on top and short on the sides … Continue reading A Check For £19.50 From Mr. Alan Oates
10 Famous Quotes Of C . S . Lewis
The Chronicles Of Narnia By C . S . LewisSource: Web "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else." "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." "True humility is … Continue reading 10 Famous Quotes Of C . S . Lewis
Saying No To Grace And Being Content To Suffer
In this post I want to explore the idea that we are often handed liberty by God but refuse to take it. We once possessed a great love for God, but overtime it dwindled because our failures became overwhelming. I use a scene from Star Wars in which Luke takes his old light saber from … Continue reading Saying No To Grace And Being Content To Suffer
Why I’m Reluctant To Teach My Sons Guitar
I'm relaxing in my kitchen on a pleasant winters sunny afternoon. The steam from my ginger tea tickles the back of my sore throat, and I let out a cough. Soon after, the door opens, and my sons are about to make me gasp for air again. He (my 6-year-old) approaches me with head hanging … Continue reading Why I’m Reluctant To Teach My Sons Guitar
Video: La Forza Del Destino
Rummaging through your shed in search of something can often reveal lost treasures. That is what happened when I came upon an old music score of years ago when in search of a book. When I was younger, I played this composition by the popular Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi titled, "La Forza Del Destino" (The … Continue reading Video: La Forza Del Destino
3 Horror Movies You Must Watch
STIGMATA Stigmata is a 1999 American supernaturalhorror film directed by Rupert Wainwright and starring Patricia Arquette as a hairdresser and atheist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who is afflicted with the stigmata after acquiring a rosary formerly owned by a deceased Italian priest who himself had suffered from the phenomenon. Gabriel Byrne plays a Vatican official who investigates her case, and Jonathan Pryce plays a corrupt Catholic Church official. THE RITE The Rite is a 2011 supernatural horror film directed … Continue reading 3 Horror Movies You Must Watch
Ghost Story #1: The German Princess
Image by Enrique Meseguer from Pixabay It's that time of year again when everyone will be telling their spooky ghost stories. Some will be of mythical nature while others based on the truth. I want to share with you a few short scary stories that are credible and based on good witness. These are people … Continue reading Ghost Story #1: The German Princess
Debate On Cork RedFM: Should Yoga Be Taught In Catholic Schools?
I debated this on the Neil Prenderville show on Monday. It is now available to stream or download. The debate begins around 53mins into the podcast. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Source: http://www.redfm.ie
