The Real Reason Pubs Are Closed

Image by Christian_Birkholz from Pixabay The Coronavirus has affected the whole world, but here in Ireland the response has differed somewhat from the rest of the planet. The pubs have been closed for business since the first lockdown during the season of Lent. People are running around destroying the economy over a virus with a … Continue reading The Real Reason Pubs Are Closed →

Advent: The Birth Of Christ, His Ancestors And The Significance Of Our Own Family Tree

Image by Please Don't sell My Artwork AS IS from Pixabay This article by Stephen McElligott was first published in Dunleer Parish MagazineWhen we take a glimpse at the Gospel, one of the many chapters we enjoy reading is the genealogy of Jesus in the beginning of Matthew or Luke. . . said no Christian … Continue reading Advent: The Birth Of Christ, His Ancestors And The Significance Of Our Own Family Tree →

Ireland Has Replaced The British Empire With Europe

Image by Capri23auto from Pixabay Rome couldn't tame us, the English couldn't tolerate us, but the boys in Brussels along with the IMF hand us some money and we roll over in submission. We've replaced the English empire with the European one. It's proof that Ireland cannot live as an independent nation unless it's willing … Continue reading Ireland Has Replaced The British Empire With Europe →

5 Things Catholics Do That Don’t Help Their Deceased Loved Ones

1.Assume They're In Heaven In Ireland we have what is known as a "wake". It's where we lay out the deceased in a coffin in our homes for a few days and pray for them. At these events mourners will often say their loved ones are in heaven during the course of their conversation or … Continue reading 5 Things Catholics Do That Don’t Help Their Deceased Loved Ones →

There Is A Way You Can Beat Depression During Irish Lockdown

Image by Ryan McGuire from Pixabay Ireland has become the only country in Europe to enter a second national lockdown. For those of us who suffer with depression and anxiety this can be a very bad time. On approach to one of the most stressful times of the year, the prospect of spending Christmas without … Continue reading There Is A Way You Can Beat Depression During Irish Lockdown →

Mary Chose The Better Part But The World Needs Martha Also

We are all fully aware of the biblical passage that describes Martha and Mary in the presence of Christ. Martha is running around busy preparing stuff for Jesus and is preoccupied with "stuff". Mary is preoccupied with listening to the Lord and contemplating his words and presence. After Martha does a bit of complaining because … Continue reading Mary Chose The Better Part But The World Needs Martha Also →

France Plans Punishment ‘Virginity Test’

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay The BBC reports on this which you can read in full here. This is the new so-called tolerant left who despise quite literally anything to do with virginity and religious practices. If it's not the religion of secularism, the heathen modern world will discard of you. They claim religious people … Continue reading France Plans Punishment ‘Virginity Test’ →

St.Carlos Acutis Teaches Careerist Internet Catholics A Lesson

St.Carlos Acutis will be beatified on October 10th. If you haven't already, you can read his story here.St.Carlos name was unknown to the Catholic world. He led a very simple Catholic life in his diocese. Nobody knew about his website that documented Eucharistic miracles from around the world. Nobody knew about his deep love for … Continue reading St.Carlos Acutis Teaches Careerist Internet Catholics A Lesson →