“Can we at least put priesthood back on the menu in our families and in our parishes, as a valid and worthwhile life-choice, alongside all the other ways in which people are called by God”.   For some years now, we seem to have been living in a time of massive upheaval such as

Chrism Mass homily of Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick, celebrated at Saint John’s Cathedral, Limerick Our Chrism Mass this year is taking place during a Jubilee Year with its focus on hope.  During the ceremony we will bless the oils that will be used in sacraments that communicate hope.  Priests will renew their promises recognising

Homily of Bishop Larry Duffy at Mass of Chrism Service is at the heart of today’s scripture readings. Here are readings that are alive and addressed to each one of us. In the first reading, the prophet Isaiah speaks with the voice of an animated one:                     “The Spirit of the Lord has been given

Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for Chrism Mass Our Wellspring of Hope – Christ, the One High Priest Holy Thursday is the Feast of Communion, it is the Feast of One-ness, of Unity.  It is a feast in two parts: the second part is this evening when we remember the Lord’s Supper, and how we

This Sunday, 20 April, marks Easter Sunday, a day when Christians honour the sacrifice of the Cross and celebrate the presence of the Risen Christ.  The traditional Christian greeting for this day, “Christ is risen, Alleluia!” reflects the immense joy and happiness that Easter brings to all.  The Easter season is celebrated for fifty days,