Category: Priesthood

The Knowledge of the Glory of God

Treasure in Earthen Vessels “We have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us” (2...

Of Pastoral Mercy

One can get the impression, of late, that pastoral mercy is something newly discovered in the Church and that until now no one has really...

And then your hearts will be glad

Homily, Second Day of Retreat to Priests of the Diocese of Galway Knock Shrine, Co Mayo Tuesday, 9 May 2017 The Collect of the Mass...

Compunction

Homily, First Day of Retreat to Priests of the Diocese of Galway Knock Shrine, Co Mayo Monday, 8 May 2017 Having heard these things, they...

Lest we betray Him with a kiss

The Call to Holiness My monastic vocation, as it has developed and matured over the years, is intimately bound up with the lives of my...