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.

As we get closer to Holy Week it is good to reflect on how we pray. Prayer is often personal and perhaps is best practiced in silence. Thomas Green S.J. wrote a famous book called “When the well runs dry”. Green detailed how on a walking tour of Ireland, he took shelter from the rain The post Prayer….Food for the Soul appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

This week we celebrate the effects of the spring equinox. For the next six months there will be more light than darkness. Light is good for the mind and body. As we prepare for the Season of Easter, we first have to face the darkness of Good Friday. Peace is a sacred gift. Peace of The post What is Peace Of Mind? appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

St Patrick inspires faith… As I write this article, Taoiseach Micheál Martin is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on March 12, 2025, as part of the traditional St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. This meeting continues a long-standing tradition where the Irish Taoiseach visits the U.S. president to mark the occasion, The post St. Patrick Inspires Faith appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.