Easter 2026 finds itself in the context of a troubling war in the Middle East. The sacred and holy city of Jerusalem has felt the consequences. Christians prohibited from public worship and a palpable sense of tension and unease throughout this war-torn region. Pope Leo, in his Easter message, reminds Christians that we are all The post Easter 2026 a time of Grace…. appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

Easter 2026 finds itself in the context of a troubling war in the Middle East. The sacred and holy city of Jerusalem has felt the consequences. Christians prohibited from public worship and a palpable sense of tension and unease throughout this war-torn region. Pope Leo, in his Easter message, reminds Christians that we are all The post Easter 2026 A Time of Grace….. appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

In recent times, there has been much commentary, regarding a gentle reawakening and appreciation of the Christian faith. In Paris, London and Dublin, record numbers of adults are being baptized this Easter 2026. This is indicative of a deep spiritual hunger that is now being satisfied in the rich tradition of our faith context. Jesus The post Easter is much more than chocolate and lamb! appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

Soon we will enter into the rich tradition of observing Holy Week. A week, that embraces every aspect of the human story. from joy to sorrow, despair to hope, from darkness into light. It’s wonderful to embrace the brighter evenings, soon our clocks go forward, and summertime begins. For millennia, this time of year was The post Spring Cleaning appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

This week we celebrate our national holiday Saint Patrick’s Day. The origin of these festivities, belong to our rich Christian heritage which Patrick himself fanned into flame. The current volatile situation in the Middle East continues to affect the global economy. Many Irish citizens feel vulnerable regarding the escalation of both fuel and gas prices. The post St. Patrick’s Day 2026 appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

After a long dark and very wet winter, it’s great to welcome the brightness and new life, associated with spring. As we continue in this season of lent, to prepare for Holy Week and Easter, this is a great opportunity to be aware of God’s presence in our lives. The violent war in the Middle The post Doing the little things well appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.