This week we begin the month of October. Beginning on Thursday with the feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux (1873–1897), known as the “Little Flower” or Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, this iconic saint lived a short, outwardly ordinary life that has inspired millions through her “Little Way” of spiritual childhood—finding The post Doing The Little Things Well appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

 This month, September marks the 25th anniversary, of the brutal terrorist attack, on the twin tower buildings, New York, that changed lives forever. While time has moved quickly, the loss and devastation as a consequence to this this disaster, remains present in the memories of billions. The first to be registered dead was an Irish The post American Pietà……. Father Mychal (Michael) Judge, OFM appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

St. Francis of Assisi (Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone) died on the evening of October 3, 1226 (around age 44), at the Porziuncola near Assisi; his feast day is October 4th. This year marks the 800th anniversary of his death. The year is being marked by a special Franciscan Jubilee. It celebrates a year of The post St. Francis of Assisi 800th anniversary appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

Life’s greatest classroom isn’t a lecture hall—it’s the messy, beautiful journey of living itself. Every joy, every heartbreak, every quiet moment of doubt carries a lesson if we’re willing to listen. God often teaches us through the unexpected—through failures that humble us, relationships that stretch us, and seasons of waiting that build our trust. Think The post Back to School appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

Dolly Parton (January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026) lived a life that, viewed through a Christian lens, shines as a vivid testimony of God’s grace meeting human grit, creativity, and generosity. She died peacefully at 80 in Nashville, as announced by her nephew Bryan Seaver, who shared that she “has lived in the light and The post Dolly Parton an iconic Christian appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

Britain’s prime minister called for serious reflection after a leading Cambridge Black professor who faced a storm of plagiarism accusations died tragically, days after resigning from a prestigious role at the University. Jason Arday, who became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead, a huge loss to his wife and young family. He The post Britain’s prime minister called for serious reflection … appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.