Holy Week is the most wonderful time in the life of the Church. This year it was celebrated wonderfully in Balally. Our new liturgy group coordinated things magnificently ( Sarah, Anne, Patsy, Michael, Brid and Mr David) . So much work and preparation went into the moments of celebration. It was teamwork at its best.… Continue reading Holy Week 2022âĤThanks from Father Jim
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Abbot Christopher Visits Balally
It was wonderful to have Abbot Christopher from Glenstal visit us. He gave a very challenging talk about the Rule of St Benedict , blessed our new icons and led us , along with Sarah , in a beautiful sung Compline . We will have to find a suitable place to venerate the icons .… Continue reading Abbot Christopher Visits Balally
Praying With The Psalms: Online Course
The Sisters of Sion are running a 6 week online course on Praying with the Psalms beginning in February 2021. They like to invite anyone from Balally who would like to join us. Praying with the Psalms âFor God alone my soul waits in silence; from God comes my salvation.â (Psalm 62:1) Invitation to explore… Continue reading Praying With The Psalms: Online Course
Readings And Homily: 22nd November 2020
Readings And Homily: 21st November 2020
Father Emmett invites us to explore the differences between ‘real’ Christian behaivour and ‘fake’ Christian behaviour. The King of the Universe, Jesus Christ, will judge me on the ‘real’ love I have demonstrated. Model yourself on Jesus. This week, reach out to someone, with your love, with the love of Jesus, present in you.
Readings And Homily: 20th November 2020
Readings and Homily: 15th November 2020
Readings And Homily: 31st October 2020
Father Emmett explains that all of us are called to be a shining light, a beacon of Hope, in the world, no matter what ‘stained glass’ colour of light we individually transmit. He asks us to pray for the a beatitude, a gift from God that will help us to lead a truly happy life,… Continue reading Readings And Homily: 31st October 2020
Readings and Homily: 25th October 2020
Father Dermot states that the system of Direct Provision, in Ireland, is shameful. Thankfully there has been a commitment given to correct this situation by 2023. Everyone we come across is our neighbour, including all persons that have come to the country we call our own. May we hear the words of Jesus Christ anew,… Continue reading Readings and Homily: 25th October 2020
Readings and Homily: 24th October 2020
Readings and Homily: 24th October 2020 Father John Delany tells us a wee bit about himself. He also explains that a person who lives according to a multitude of prescribed rules, for the sake of the rules, themselves, is in danger losing touch with the purpose and the meaning of the rules. Father John finishes… Continue reading Readings and Homily: 24th October 2020