Time and Seasons come and go, so far 2025 seems to have moved very quickly, it’s hard to believe, this week we begin the month of August. Traditionally August is associated with harvest and Thanksgiving. The ancient Celtic festival of lunasa was a celebration for all what had been gathered. People were grateful, to their The post August….A Time to Harvest appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

Our health is our wealth. Health of body and peace of mind are indeed rich blessings that many long for. Western culture, continues to value life on how the human person can contribute to society or economy. This is in stark contrast to the gospel vision, that life is both gift and sacred, that humanity, The post Saint Camillus de Lellis appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

In a statement announcing Br Kevin’s death on 02 July 2025 at Mount Desert Nursing Home in Cork, the Capuchins said he was known throughout the country and beyond as “a Brother to the poor”, particularly through his work in the Capuchin Day Centre for homeless people which he founded on Bow Street, Dublin in The post Brother Kevin…. A Living Saint appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

It was disappointing to read that tourists visiting our beautiful island has greatly reduced in recent times. Ireland has benefited hugely from tourism, especially many of the service industries. Ireland is now deemed the second most expensive country to live in Europe. The cost of living no doubt is prohibiting people from visiting our country. The post Enjoy Your Coffee….. appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

These weeks many cemetery masses take place in every parish across the country. I really like these occasions when family and communities unite in the brightest days of the year to remember loved ones gone before us. It is in stark contrast to the month of November, traditionally associated with devotion to the holy souls. The post A Summer Solstice Prayer appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

Time moves by too quickly, soon we arrive at the longest day of the year June 21st. These long bright days I pray will bring blessing of faith hope and health for us all. Traditionally in the month of June devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus takes place. This Sacred Heart is one of The post Spirit of God, Loving and Free appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.