A moral compass offers direction informed by values. Christianity, is a wonderful moral compass, based on gospel values of faith, hope and love. I found recent majority votes, regarding abortion up to 40 weeks and the proposed legalization of euthanasia in the English parliament very depressing. Society without a moral compass quickly disregards the integrity The post The Shawshank Redemption 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.

As we move through life, we all can agree with the wisdom, “Our health is our wealth”. Health of body and Peace of Mind are important and valued gifts, that perhaps are not fully appreciated, until they are made feel vulnerable. I Pray, as we begin the summer months, that we all will be blessed The post St. Peregrine appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

In a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and valleys of Mount Kilimanjaro, Thomas, a humble farmer, faced a severe drought that threatened his crops and livelihood. With each passing day, the parched fields seemed to mock his efforts. Desperation crept in, and Thomas turned to God for guidance. One night, as he knelt in The post Power of the Possible appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.

First Holy Communion, continues to be an incredibly special day, not just in the life of young people, but for their entire families and indeed school communities. I appreciate the role our local catholic schools play in faith formation and how generously the school community embraces this occasion. Our local parishes, have indeed been uplifted The post The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor. appeared first on Portlaoise Parish.