Pilgrim of Invea
The pilgrim died, as the least of men But others learned in a dream That he, who had arrived alone one night …
Before the Very First Poem
In a time before poetry was written or read, Before a song was sung, or a tale said, They lived in a …
Reflections on Fundamentalism and Paganism
The statues by which some faiths pray To help or to for them intercede Angers those of a fundamentalist streak Who see …
Tragedy at Kien-ning
Mary Darley, in missionary work in China, told the story of a lady so devoted to Bhuddism, that she lost her life …
A Cry, Silent, In The Night
This little verse of faith I wrote some years back, and am putting online again. A cry, silent in the night, Taken …
Remembering Mothers Pilgrimage in Modern Times of Pestillance
That church to while my mother went On pilgrimage way back then: Dedicated to St Anne, mother of Mary In an age …
Saint Patrick and the Plague of the Pubs
The pubs are shut – it’s not the guards – and we have no parade Coronavirus is on the rampage, it has …
Christmas Reflection 2019
What does He who died for us
In his heart Sacred feel
As we tell our kids that there is no God
But Santa Claus is real?
Simple Prayer for Complex Times
There are those who say that prayer is dead In the Ireland of today Where rationalism and science of modern times Has …
Last of the Faithful at St Augustine’s Holy Well
I saw a couple with their children go to the Holy Well on Lough Atalia today. The child appeared to have a bad cough, not a condition the well was known for as far as I know. The only time Ive seen actual pilgrims come to it in all my years in the city. I hope it works for them.
It Is But Stone
It is but stone – yet how it burns! It that stood when bombs from sky rained down: When heads to baskets …
The Nun Who Changed a Bishops Heart
In memory of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Strong of will, conviction and faith As are all who to their way by God are …
The Church Of The Quill
Im not a great one for churches, unless visiting ruined ones! But I worship God in my own way… another of the …
Saint Donatus of Fiesole
At Inishcaltra he learned to write At his mothers knee to pray In Italy he learned to fight In Ireland he was …
The Tithe Child of Romsey
One tenth of all – the parsons share From cows in pasture to poultry flock From grain blowing in the breeze To …
She A Son Bore to the World
She a son bore to the world A prophet it would reject Persecute and crucify And show to him no respect… After …
Being Easter Sunday, Will the Sun Dance in the Morning?
It being Easter Sunday, At the dawn, will the sun dance? Should the clouds chance to be clear This year to see …
Stations of the Cross While Walking Home From Work on Good Friday Morning
A reflection on Good Friday, contrition, the death of Christ, the arrogance and sins of the church, the current hope of lasting …
What the Virgin at Knock Really Would Say If She Could Speak
My Son, he is Angry, with those who done wrong, Especially those who done so while hiding behind His name, God will …