Life is But a Weaving My life is but a weaving Between my God and me. I cannot choose the colors He weaveth steadily. Oft’ times He weaveth sorrow; [...]

From Eileen: My favourite poem is Begin by Brendan Kennelly. I have always found it very inspiring. Begin Begin again to the summoning birds to the sight of the light [...]

From Helene: My favourite violin pieces would be Meditation from Thais by Massenet and An Cuilin Irish Air. The hymn I would like to hear “ Thine be the Glory”. [...]

From Gemma: I have loved Seamus Heany’s work for a long time. My suggestion for our curent celebration is James Plunket’s “I see Hs blood upon the rose”. I suggest [...]

From “Jimmy”: My favourite poem is ‘When All the Others were away at Mass’ by Seamus Heaney ‘When all the others were away at Mass’ When all the others were [...]

From Trish: My favourite hymn is ‘O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder’ / ‘How Great Thou art’. How Great Thou Art” is a Christian hymn based on [...]

From Trish: My favourite violin pieces are Beethoven’s Romance for Violin No. 2 in F Major Op.50, and Monti: Csárdás.    

From Freida: My Favourite Violin Piece has always been:- ‘Brahm’s Lullaby for Violin, Op. 49, No. 4’. (The Cradle Song) I have loved this music (and the lyrics) for as [...]

From Freida:   My Favourite Hymn – I love the universal prayer ‘The Our Father’ sung so beautifully by Andrea Bocelli. He sings this hymn with such respect and fervour [...]

From Freida: In answer to Father Peter’s request for a favourite poem, favourite hymn and favourite violin piece here are my choices:- Favourite Poem – ‘Youth and Age’ by Samuel [...]