As I write this article, the cardinal electors, are currently in conclave. Their task, to select the 267th successor of Peter. I pray that the spirit of discernment and peace, will descend upon them and their choice will reflect the heart of Jesus. This weeks early morning walk celebrating “Darkness into light” has an important The post Darkness into Light 2025 appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

As I write this article, looking out of my window, the month of May, begins in splendid sunshine. Birds singing loudly, new leaves on the trees suggesting a new season, a new time. In this Easter Season, Christ’s resurrection, continues to inspire hope. These are very historic days in the history of the Catholic Church. The post Conclave 2025 appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

The death of Pope Francis, fills me with a deep sadness as we mourn the loss of a kind, courageous, and gentle pastor.  I also have a sense of gratitude to God for the great leadership he has given to the Church over the course of his papacy.  The first Latin-American to be pope, he The post The Peoples Pope appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

Sunday 27th of April, Carlo Acutis, will be formally canonized and declared saint. This will take place in an open air ceremony in Saint Peters square the Vatican. He will be the first saint, born in this new Millennium. His life is a testimony, to how we can achieve wonderful fruits, when we are open The post Saint Carlo Acutis appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

These days of bright blue skies, and spring blossoms, make it easy to identify with the Easter message. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, Easter reminds us we belong to such a positive and wonderful reality. Despite the turmoil of war in Gaza, persecution of Christians in Syria and economic uncertainty, Easter 2025 is a The post Easter 2025…. A Time Of Hope appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

The month of April has begun with splendid sunshine and blue skies. This is a beautiful time of year, nature awakens within us all a time of hope and new beginning. Next week, we begin Holy Week, beginning on Sunday 13th, Palm Sunday. The past few weeks of lent have moved quickly by. These days, The post Preparing For Holy Week appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.