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Martina and Pat Sheehan join John and Shane on this weeks programme and lead us through a short reflection asking us where do we pause to listen and find those signs of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Martina and Pat takes us through a reflection asking are we too worried about the things to come or regretting about the things we have done rather than sitting in the moment that we have now, the moment where God has said he sits as I AM.You can find more reflections from Martina and Pat on their Facebook page or sign up for weekly emails at their website.

So we enter into another weeks programme as we live through these strange and surreal times. John and Shane are joined by Fr Eamon Roche from Fermoy this week to reflect on Mary and us - which we felt was appropriate given it is the month of May after all.We have our regular reflection on the Sunday gospel as well as a quick fleeting visit to our celestial guides for the coming week.

John interviewed Sr Bride Counihan recently where she shared her story. She shared how she remembers of sitting in an office of an ice-cream company in Cork many years ago and wondering is this all there is in life?. Bride shares her wonderful journey from working in SoutHill & Moyross to spend many years working in Brazil.Today after 10am Mass in Abbeyfeale, we broadcast a 15 mins excerpt of this interview.We plan to broadcast the whole interview with Sr Bride on SacredSpace102fm in June.

On this weeks programme, Noirin Lynch joins Shane and John to reflect on how things are at this moment in time. As always, Noirin leads us through some thought provoking and often slightly different way of dealing and how do we find hope in the midst of so much change? Sometimes its tempting to insist that a familiar prayer or line of scripture MUST make sense of it all – but of course we are in unfamiliar times, so old usual’s can be great but can also be useless. And that’s ok. What matters is that we connect with God, not how we connect in this strange new time!"How are you? Several people spoke to me last week about how it special Holy Week was – a real sense of journeying down into the tomb – and how hard it was to feel the usual joy of Easter, the sense of resurrection. A friend said she felt down in a small dark place still. And I was reminded of the Lasaux caves in France where explorers one day found themselves in small underground caves, dark and dull. And someone raised a torch and found that prehistoric artists had drawn the most beautiful and amazing images of animals and hunters all around the roof in beautiful colours. Totally surprising everyone - in this dark place, beauty was all around.Is it possible to find God in the darkness, in the dullness? Can there be beauty here?Kim Rosen has a stunning simple poem about the caterpillar moving into a cocoon. Before I read it, can I tell you that when a caterpillar forms a cocoon, it has no intention of becoming a butterfly. Slowly in the darkness the cells of the caterpillar began to vibrate and change, and when enough cells vibrate, the caterpillar liquifies and begins to reform in this new way – a weak, vulnerable butterfly that will need to push the blood through its wings as it squeezes out of this tight space. Kim Rosen writes:Do you know howthe caterpillarturns?Do you rememberwhat happensinside a cocoon?You liquefy.There in the thick blackof your self-spun womb,void as the moon before waxing,you melt(as Christ didfor three daysin the tomb)conceivingin impossible darknessthe sheerinevitabilityof wings.I am reminded of the apostles leaving Jerusalem to walk home, by Emmaus. Men who had made a huge commitment to Jesus, who had left normality and followed hope. Men who found their hero knocked, rejected and even shamed with crucifixion. Men who tried to make sense of it all as they walked. Men whose heartbreak was vibrating out of them in waves of hurt – and their dream liqueifying. What sense could be made of it all? I wonder why didn’t Jesus interrupt them and just tell them the answer … as the women had already? Surely they only needed to hear from him and it’d all make sense. Yet he didn’t rush them – he let them speak, listened, offered possibilities, allowed them time in this dark place, this cocoon of disappointment.Rebecca Solinit is an American writer and had a lovely article this week about fairy tales and living in the now. She reminded me that, in her words, ‘Nearly all of us would like to be at the end of the story, because to live in the middle of it is to live in suspense and uncertainty about what will happen.’ Isn’t that so Emmaus! Jesus stayed with them in the middle of it all, the ending was not guaranteed. Isn’t that what these weeks are like – if we only knew the ending of the story it would be so much easier!God is present in the groceries delivered, in the cowslip in a corner, in the phone call, in the soft pillow or strong support. If its hard to find God in the extraordinary, its ok to find God in the ordinary – that is the work of poets. See the beauty, celebrate the beauty, call it hope!I’ll finish by sharing where I found God in these weeks – in good people. Ordinary people who were kind or gentle or positive. Signs of Hope and Healing. Moments of joy and of peace. I wish you all this.

On this weeks programme John and Shane are joined by an old friend of the radio programme - Noirin Lynch. As always through music, poetry and reflection Noirin leads us through some thought provoking and often slightly different way of looking at how we are dealing with our current situation and how do we find hope in the midst of so much change?She reminds us that we are in unfamiliar times, so old usual’s can be great but can also be useless. And that’s ok. What matters is that we connect with God, not how we connect in this strange new time!We have our regular visit to the saints of the week as well as our reflection on this weeks Sunday's gospel which of course is the gospel of Good Shepherd Sunday or Vocation Sunday.Items referenced by Noirin during her reflection this week which listeners may like to look into:In impossible Darkness - A poem by Kim RosenDo you know howthe caterpillarturns?Do you rememberwhat happensinside a cocoon?You liquefy.There in the thick blackof your self-spun womb,void as the moon before waxing,you melt(as Christ didfor three daysin the tomb)conceivingin impossible darknessthe sheerinevitabilityof wings.Lascaux – cave paintings Pema Chodrun – Turn your thinking upside down Sarah Bessey – Love the particular The Pale blue dot Rebecca Solinit - Life inside this strange new fairy tale

On this weeks programme John and Shane start a series looking at various questions during this surreal time. They are joined by Fr Eamonn Conway to reflect on questions surrounding our experience of Covid-19 and what we can discern during this time and asking ourselves "What really matters at this time?". We have our regular reflection on the Sunday Gospel as well as a quick visit to our celestial guides of the week.Over the weeks of the emergency we have had much time to pause and reflect with many questions arising. On this weeks programme Fr Eamonn joins us to explore different types of questions about where is God in this crisis and asking ourselves what really matters at this time? Fr Eamonn reminds us that Pope Francis has described this as a time of choosing. Our first choice is to respond to the crisis by differentiating between what truly matters and what passes away; to distinguish between what is absolutely necessary and what is not.Our second choice is to recognise that whether we like it or not our lives are always lived as a kind of high wire act,not the calm controlled existence that we thought it was.

Over the weeks of the emergency we have had much time to pause and reflect with many questions arising. On this weeks programme Fr Eamonn joins us to explore different types of questions about where is God in this crisis and asking ourselves what really matters at this time? Fr Eamonn reminds us that Pope Francis has described this as a time of choosing. Our first choice is to respond to the crisis by differentiating between what truly matters and what passes away; to distinguish between what is absolutely necessary and what is not.Our second choice is to recognise that whether we like it or not our lives are always lived as a kind of high wire act,not the calm controlled existence that we thought it was.

Fr Bryan Shortall joins John and Shane on this weeks programme to reflect on Easter and how the message of Easter Day is the reason for our hope - both now during this trying time with lockdown and Covid-19 fears and also into the future.

ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA !!!! CHRISTUS RESURREXIT, RESURREXIT VERES ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA!!!ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA!!!! CHRIST IS RISEN, HE IS RISEN INDEED, ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA!!!On this weeks programme John and Shane are joined by Fr Bryan Shortall to reflect on the Easter message and the hope that it gives us in the difficult times that we are currently in during the Covid-19. We have our regular reflection on the Sunday gospel - this week of course being the Resurrection Gospel.

"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?!" The words of Jesus from the cross according to the gospel of St John echo across the world on Good Friday and at the moment in time they seem to speak to our very hearts, to the feeling at the very marrow of our bones. On this weeks programme, we reflect on Holy Week through reflections and music as we journey through this Paschal time together

On this weeks programme John and Shane reflect on Holy Week and share various thoughts on times during the week and what it means for Christians especially in this challenging time."My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?!" The words of Jesus from the cross according to the gospel of St John echo across the world on Good Friday and at the moment in time they seem to speak to our very hearts, to the feeling at the very marrow of our bones. On this weeks programme, we reflect on Holy Week through reflections and music as we journey through this Paschal time togetherWe have some local notices including West Limerick 102fm's Religious broadcast schedule during the week as well as our weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel.Credit should be given to quotes used during the programme to "Fasting and Feasting" by Aidan Mathews (available from Veritas) and "Bread and Wine: Readings for Lent and Easter" from the Plough Publishing House.

SacredSpace102fm has an interview with Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick reflecting on the currency Covid-19 emergency and the spiritual care that needs to be taken at this time as individuals and as communities.

We will broadcast Mass on our 10am slot this Sunday March 15 instead of our Sacredspace102fm and on Sunday's during the current period of Covid-19 RestrictionsFor SS102fm regular listeners, the programme will be broadcast on the repeat slot at 11pm and will also be available as usual on our podcast page under Come & See Inspirations available on most podcast streaming sites

On this weeks programme SS102fm continues our new series for the "joyous" season of Lent. Over the five Sundays of Lent we will journey with the Lord towards Jerusalem and Calvary as we walk through the "Via Dolorosa" with reflections on the Stations of the Cross as a Lenten time out, allowing us to have a moment to encounter the Divine during this holy season.This week we continue our series of reflections on the Stations of the Cross. John & Shane are joined by members of the Limerick Emmanuel Community. Geraldine Creaton, Gerard Hanley and Barbara Hanley share their reflections on the 4th, 5th and 6th Stations4th Station of the Cross - Jesus meets his mother5th Station of the Cross - Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry his cross6th Station of the Cross - Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.

On this weeks programme SS102fm begins our new series for the "joyous" season of Lent. Over the five Sundays of Lent we will journey with the Lord towards Jerusalem and Calvary as we walk through the "Via Dolorosa" with reflections on the Stations of the Cross as a Lenten time out, allowing us to have a moment to encounter the Divine during this holy season.This week John and Shane are joined by Rose O'Connor from the Limerick Diocesan Office to reflect on the first three Stations of the Cross with some musical interludes to aid us our reflection.1st Station of the Cross - Jesus is condemned to death2nd Station of the Cross - Jesus receives his cross3rd Station of the Cross - Jesus falls for the first time

On this weeks programme we broadcast an RTE interview by the late Marian Finucane with Mark Patrick Hederman OSB from Glenstal Abbey which was originally broadcast by RTE in June 2019. Marian interviews Dom Mark about his new book "Living the Mystery" which is published by Columba Books. We have our regular visit to the celestial guides of the week and a reflection on this weeks Sunday gospel.

On this weeks programme (a little later than we normal do it) John and Shane take a look back at the main events in the ecclesial year in 2019 looking at what happened for things papal, international stories as well as things which happened nationally and locally in Ireland. We have our regular saints of the week including the selection of this years radio programme patron (St John Bosco) and a short reflection on this weeks Sunday gospel which is that of the Feast of the Presentation. Belatedly we also have a short segment to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz for Holocaust Memorial Day which is a short excerpt from the address of the German President in Israel on 23rd January 2020.

John and Shane take a look back at the main events in the ecclesial year in 2019 looking at what happened for things papal, international stories as well as things which happened nationally and locally in Ireland. We also do a small bit of crystal ball gazing what is coming up in 2020 for things ecclesial. Belatedly we also have a short segment to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz for Holocaust Memorial Day which is a short excerpt from the address of the German President in Israel on 23rd January 2020.

On this weeks programme John and Shane are joined by Sr Mara Grace who joins us to update us on some planned events for young people upcoming in the diocese including:The Dominican Sisters will be hosting a retreat for young women who are discerning their vocation and would like to explore the religious life from 14-16 February. Interested women can email limerick@op-tn.org for more information.From 27 February to 3 March 2020 Sr. Theresa Anne will be offering a course for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level I at St. Saviour's Church in Limerick. The €150 fee includes lunch and supplies. If you are interested in applying or would like more information email limerick@op-tn.org.The Dominican Friars and Sisters will be hosting the Upward Call Retreat for young adults from 13-15 March,2020 at Ennismore Retreat Centre, Cork. The all inclusive cost is €60. To book email limerick@op-tn.orgTheology on TapYoung Adults are invited to join us for 'Theology on Tap' at Bobby Byrnes Limerick on Tuesday 11 February beginning at 8pm. Fr. Conor McDonough will speak on the relationship of science and religionUpward Call Pilgrimage this August - This pilgrimage from 25-30 August,2019 to Rome, Bracciano, and Ostia with the Dominican Friars and Sisters is open to all young adults (18-35). Spaces are limited so please book soon: limerick@op-tn.orgSr Mara Grace also reminds us of their ongoing Catechesis for 3-12 year olds We have our regular reflection on the Sunday gospel as well the Saints of the Week

This week we are joined by Dr Jessie Rogers, Professor of Scripture at St Patrick's College Maynooth. Dr Jessie shares her thoughts on the Apostolic Letter of Pope Francis, Aperuit illis, in which he established that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be the Sunday of the Word of God. Starting with her thoughts on 'What is the Word of God' Dr Jessie shared on some of the topics Pope Francis included in his Apostolic Letter - Why the Pope wanted a Sunday of the Word of God; the connection between the Holy Spirit and the Scriptures; the four readings at Mass; the Homily; the Enthronement of the Word of God and the Blessing and Commissioning of Lectors.In addition we have our regular review of the saints of the week plus a reflection on the Sunday Gospel.

Excerpted from this weeks programme we have interview with Dr Jessie Rogers, Professor of Scripture at St Patrick's College Maynooth. Dr Jessie shares her thoughts on the Apostolic Letter of Pope Francis, Aperuit illis, in which he established that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be the Sunday of the Word of God. Starting with her thoughts on 'What is the Word of God' Dr Jessie shared on some of the topics Pope Francis included in his Apostolic Letter - Why the Pope wanted a Sunday of the Word of God; the connection between the Holy Spirit and the Scriptures; the four readings at Mass; the Homily; the Enthronement of the Word of God and the Blessing and Commissioning of Lectors.

On this weeks programme John and Shane are joined by Annette O'Donnell who shares with us her faith experiences in different places and different ways. We have our regular reflection on the Sunday gospel which is Matthew's account of the Baptism of the Lord as today marks the close of the liturgical season of Christmas. We also have our regular visit to the saints of the week and other bits and pieces.

Annette O'Donnell shares with John and Shane around her faith experiences and in particular with the Seek Youth Conference in 2019 in the USA.

On this weeks programme John and Shane reflect on the feast of the Epiphany which is celebrated in Ireland on January 6th. We have our regular reflection on this weeks Sunday gospel as well as a quick visit to the saints of the week and other liturgical odds and ends.

On this weeks programme John and Shane reflect on the feast of Epiphany and the different traditions and customs around the celebration of the last major feast of the Christmas season. St Matthew tells us (2:1-12) that Wise Men came from out of the east seeking the new born child as the Messiah of the whole world not just for the people of Israel. Their homage to him upon locating him in Bethlehem is representative of the whole world who adore the Holy Child and recognise his Divine Kingship, he who is the Light of the World."They set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh."The feast of the Epiphany in the latin rite tradition focuses on the manifestation or showing of the Child Jesus to the Magi or Wise men who have come to seek the new King of the Jews. The three wisdom seekers represent the gentiles; those outside the covenanted community of Israel to whom the Messiah will also come. Where the shepherds represented the Chosen People, the three magi represent all those who truly search and seek for God in our world even if from out side our community and experiences. The questions this familiar part of the Christmas narrative can pose to us include:What "star" do I follow in my life? Do I follow the Morning Star which is Christ or do I have other things I follow?Am I open to seeing the Divine in others even if they are different from me?Like the Wise men, am I willing to trust in God and go where She leads me, even if it means travelling far (literally or metaphorically), believing that God will be "my staff and my shield"?But like the shepherds, the three magi did not stay in Bethlehem, they had to go back out into the world, back to their homes and families and daily lives; just like we have to. But they took the message of what they had seen and heard with them. Epiphany demands that like these kings we should return to our own countries a different way, carrying to all those we meet the light of Christ. "For behold, darkness shall cover the earth," says the Epistle of the Epiphany Mass, "and a mist the people: but the Lord shall arise upon Thee, and His glory shall be seen upon Thee. And the Gentiles shall walk in Thy light..." These words may be applied to us, upon whom the light of Christ has indeed risen, and who have the responsibility to radiate that light in the darkness of our own world. It is clear how much the feast of Epiphany must mean to all who are engaged in the apostolate and are striving to extend the kingdom of Christ.

On this weeks programme John and Shane continue to mark the Octave of Christmas with more Christmas favourites in music and with some reflections about Christmas carried over from our Christmas Day programme. As it is the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas today is the feast of the Holy Family a beautiful feast day and give a moment reflect on the meaning of family in each of our lives - that communion of love between people which is the key stone of society.We have our regular reflection on the Sunday gospel as well as a quick visit to the saints of the week as well. And as we head in to the celebrations, may the SS102fm team wish all our listeners a happy and peaceful New Year 2020

This little programme excerpt from our broadcast on 29th December 2019 includes reflections from Noirin Lynch, Fr Frank Duhig and Sr Patricia Hogan. Recorded as part of our Christmas programmes for the Christmas Season 2019.

John's 8 year old Grandson, David Bond, makes his debut on our programme as he recalls the Christmas story for us.

From all the Sacred Space102fm team, wishing you and yours every best wish and blessing of this Holy & Festive Season and into the New Year 2019. May the Peace of the Babe of Bethlehem be the gift you receive this Christmastide.FromJohn, Ann, & Shane *******************"In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.’ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,‘Glory to God in the highest heaven,and on earth peace among those whom he favours!’When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.’So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger.When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child;and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them.But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them." - (Luke 2: 1-20)

As the holy season of Advent draws to an end, on this weeks programme John and Shane are joined by Fr Chris O'Donnell to reflect on the fourth Sunday of Advent and how we have some last chances to find the daily "divine moments" of preparation in the manic chaos of the preparations for Christmas Day.

As the holy season of Advent draws to an end, on this weeks programme John and Shane are joined by Fr Chris O'Donnell to reflect on the fourth Sunday of Advent and how we have some last chances to find the daily "divine moments" of preparation in the manic chaos of the preparations for Christmas Day.We have our regular reflection on the Sunday gospel as well as some local notices as well as the celestial guides who take us through Christmas week.

Bishop Brendan Leahy joins the SS102fm team for a chat looking at various items. We have a discussion with Bishop Brendan looking at various things including:His highlights of the year just gone where he focused on the "special-ness" of the annual Chrism Mass and the ecumenical solemn Carrying of the Cross on Good Friday from St Mary's Cathedral to St John's Cathedral. We examine the state of vocations in the diocese including the fact that Limerick doesn't seek priests from abroad and his openness to considering the introduction of the permanent diaconate.The developments in relation to the Pastoral Units within the diocese.What does he think of the move in the Dublin archdiocese to move sacramental preparation towards a parish based model.Responding to the issue of growing public levels of racism.Things undertaken during the year to promote ecumenism

On this weeks programme John and Shane are joined by Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick for what is almost becoming an annual chat and catch up. We have a discussion with Bishop Brendan looking at the bishops highlights of the year, discuss the current state of vocations in the diocese and the issue of foreign priests, migration, ecumenism, and the development of pastoral units across the diocese. We have a look at our saints of the week as well as a short reflection on this week's Sunday gospel.

On this weeks prorgamme John and Shane are joined by Betty Baker and Sarah O'Rourke to share about the centenary of the arrival of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians more commonly known as the Salesian Sisters to Ireland in 1920. In addition to our interview with them, we have our weekly look at the celestial guides of the week and other liturgical odds and ends and a short reflection on the Sunday gospel for the second Sunday of Advent. For listeners looking for the series of forthcoming events to mark the centenary of the sisters in Ireland you can get further information at www.salesiansisters.net or at the FB page - Salesian Sisters 100 Years in Ireland.

Betty Baker and Sarah O'Rourke join the SS102fm team this weekend to discuss the forthcoming centenary celebrations which the Salesian Sisters are due to start celebrating on 8th December. Now before anyone gets confused, yes a few weeks ago we had Fr Dan O'Carroll on talking about the Salesian Father's centenary of arrival in Ireland but 2020 will be the Salesian Sisters turn!Events kick off in Milford on December 8th at 3pm and the sisters have a pretty packed calendar of events planned between now and November 2020 which Betty takes us through in the programme. But that is after Sarah takes us down memory lane outlining the tumultuous arrival of 3 Italian sisters and 1 English sister into Limerick in the middle of the War of Independence and the start of the Civil War and the challenges from church and State for them to get into the heart of their ministry of education for girls and young women with the Department of Education holding out until 1947 before granting them recognition!For listeners looking for the series of forthcoming events to mark the centenary of the sisters in Ireland you can get further information at www.salesiansisters.net or at the FB page - Salesian Sisters 100 Years in Ireland.

On this weeks programme John is joined again by Fr Frank Duhig. As we enter the season of Advent and the beginning of a new liturgical year, Fr Frank shares some reflections with us.The word Advent comes from the Latin word Adventus, meaning arrival or coming. Advent talks about two comings, First we recall the birth of Jesus and also about the coming of Jesus at the end of time.Our readings at Mass during Advent help us to prepare for the coming of Jesus, to open our hearts to welcome him. This period of waiting allows us to take stock of our lives, looking to see what lies in our hearts that should not be there and remove any obstacle that prevents us from welcoming Jesus. The Sacrament of Confession fits perfectly into Advent as it prepares us for Christmas in a more meaningful way. We also include a short reflection on the Advent wreath.

The word Advent comes from the Latin word Adventus, meaning arrival or coming. Advent talks about two comings, First we recall the birth of Jesus and also about the coming of Jesus at the end of time.Our readings at Mass during Advent help us to prepare for the coming of Jesus, to open our hearts to welcome him. This period of waiting allows us to take stock of our lives, looking to see what lies in our hearts that should not be there and remove any obstacle that prevents us from welcoming Jesus. The Sacrament of Confession fits perfectly into Advent as it prepares us for Christmas in a more meaningful way.

This podcast combines the various reflections on the Mass shared by Fr Frank Duhig over the last few weeks on SacredSpace102fm. We thank Fr Frank for the many hours he gave in preparing and presenting to all of us this gift which no doubt will help us to appreciate each Mass we attend.

This week Fr Frank Duhig returns to continue his reflections on the Mass. Fr Frank tells us how Christ is present in four different ways when the Eucharist is celebrated. Theologians point out that Christ is present in the congregation, in the ordained priest, in the Word of God and in what we call the Eucharistic species, the Real Presence of Christ. We use the phrase 'I believe' four times in the Creed. First we focus on our belief in God the Father, then the Son, followed by the Holy Spirit and finally the Church founded by Christ. Fr Frank then reflects with us on the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Moving from the Ambo to the Altar, the Mass continues with the Offertory or the preparation of the Gifts. The Eucharistic Prayer now follows at the the heart of which is the Consecration Prayer when our gifts of Bread and Wine become the the Real Presence of Christ as the Priest prays 'THIS IS MY BODY, THIS IS MY BLOOD'. Fr Frank reminds us that none of us understands this but we accept by faith based on the teaching of Jesus.Fr Frank reminds us of the importance of what he calls the Great Amen at the end of the Eucharistic Prayer. After reflecting on everyone praying the 'Our Father' prayer, Fr Frank reflects on the Sign of Peace before we come to the part of the Mass where Jesus offers us his Body at Communion. We now come to the end of Mass and Fr Frank reminds us of being 'sent out' to go in Peace to love and serve the Lord.

On this weeks programme John continues his discussion with Fr Frank Duhig reflecting on the Mass. We have our regular visit with the saints of the week as well as a short reflection on this weeks Sunday gospel. This week Fr Frank Duhig returns to continue his reflections on the Mass. Fr Frank tells us how Christ is present in four different ways when the Eucharist is celebrated. Theologians point out that Christ is present in the congregation, in the ordained priest, in the Word of God and in what we call the Eucharistic species, the Real Presence of Christ. We use the phrase 'I believe' four times in the Creed. First we focus on our belief in God the Father, then the Son, followed by the Holy Spirit and finally the Church founded by Christ. Fr Frank then reflects with us on the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Moving from the Ambo to the Altar, the Mass continues with the Offertory or the preparation of the Gifts. The Eucharistic Prayer now follows at the the heart of which is the Consecration Prayer when our gifts of Bread and Wine become the the Real Presence of Christ as the Priest prays 'THIS IS MY BODY, THIS IS MY BLOOD'. Fr Frank reminds us that none of us understands this but we accept by faith based on the teaching of Jesus.Fr Frank reminds us of the importance of what he calls the Great Amen at the end of the Eucharistic Prayer. After reflecting on everyone praying the 'Our Father' prayer, Fr Frank reflects on the Sign of Peace before we come to the part of the Mass where Jesus offers us his Body at Communion. We now come to the end of Mass and Fr Frank reminds us of being 'sent out' to go in Peace to love and serve the Lord.

This week Fr Frank Duhig shares his reflections on various parts of the Mass in the first of two programmes, He reminds us of the words of Jesus when he said ' Go therefore in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teach them all I have told you and know that I am with you always to the end of time', At each Mass Jesus fulfills this promise - to be with us always. Fr Frank leads us through from the start of each Mass, In the name of the father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit though to the Penitential Rite, the Gloria and concludes this week's reflections on the Liturgy of the Word.

This week Fr Frank Duhig shares his reflections on various parts of the Mass in the first of two programmes, He reminds us of the words of Jesus when he said ' Go therefore in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teach them all I have told you and know that I am with you always to the end of time', At each Mass Jesus fulfills this promise - to be with us always. Fr Frank leads us through from the start of each Mass, In the name of the father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit though to the Penitential Rite, the Gloria and concludes this week's reflections on the Liturgy of the Word.

On this weeks programme Fr Dan Carroll joins John and Shane to share about the Salesian order founded by St John Bosco which is celebrating its centenary in Ireland in 2019. The Salesians came to Ireland in 1919, on the invitation of Dr Louis Hallinan, the Bishop of Limerick. On the feast day of the Immaculate Conception, 8th December 1919, four Salesians, led by Fr Sutherland, arrived in Copsewood House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick. They opened an Agricultural College, the first foundation of the Salesians in Ireland. Fr Dan takes us through who Don Bosco was, and the history and current ministries of the Salesians in Ireland as they mark this important milestone in their history but also look to the future.

On this weeks programme John and Shane are joined by Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon from the Irish Institute for Pastoral Studies to talk to us about the Programme for Pastoral Lay Ministry which the IIPS is helping to facilitate.We have our regular notices and saints of the week as well as a brief reflection on this weeks Sunday gospel.This training programme is designed and developed as an initiative across the Dioceses of the Cashel Province in association with the Irish Institute for Pastoral Studies at MIC Thurles. It provides training for those who are interested in working as volunteer catechists or lay pastoral workers at parish and pastoral unit level by developing a programme with rich academic content and pastoral skills while at the same time promoting the personal and spiritual development of the participants with an awareness of the cultural context in which participants will minister. The programme is both practical and theoretical and is grounded in pastoral spirituality.The programme runs for 30 months. The programme normally runs one weekend per month (Friday evening and all-day Saturday for 8 months per annum). After an initial six month period of discernment the candidate enrols in a credited Certificate in Pastoral Ministry awarded by Mary Immaculate College.Information evening in Newcastle West at the Longcourt Hotel at 7.30pm Wednesday 27th November.

On this weeks programme John and Shane are joined by Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon from the Irish Institute for Pastoral Studies to talk to us about the Programme for Pastoral Lay Ministry which the IIPS is helping to facilitatel.This training programme is designed and developed as an initiative across the Dioceses of the Cashel Province in association with the Irish Institute for Pastoral Studies at MIC Thurles. It provides training for those who are interested in working as volunteer catechists or lay pastoral workers at parish and pastoral unit level by developing a programme with rich academic content and pastoral skills while at the same time promoting the personal and spiritual development of the participants with an awareness of the cultural context in which participants will minister. The programme is both practical and theoretical and is grounded in pastoral spirituality.The programme runs for 30 months. The programme normally runs one weekend per month (Friday evening and all-day Saturday for 8 months per annum). After an initial six month period of discernment the candidate enrols in a credited Certificate in Pastoral Ministry awarded by Mary Immaculate College.Information evening in Newcastle West at the Longcourt Hotel at 7.30pm Wednesday 27th November.

On this weeks programme we reflect on November as the month of memory and how we remember and pray for our Holy Soul's - those of our families "who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith". Shane leads us in a reflection on facing death, grief and remembrance. Using scripture, poetry and music we pause in the rush of the life, to pause and think and remember about the one constant in life. We have our regular catch up with the Saints of the Week and a short reflection on this weeks Sunday gospel Luke 18:9-14

November is the month of memory as we remember and pray for our Holy Soul's - those of our families "who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith". On this weeks programme, Shane leads us in a reflection on facing death, grief and remembrance. Using scripture, poetry and music we pause in the rush of the life, to pause and think and remember about the one constant in life, the final journey that we must all make one day.

Good Shepherd sisters Sr Patricia Hogan and Sr Teresia Byrne join John and Shane on this weeks programme to reflect on Mission Sunday 2019 which has as its theme from Pope Francis "Baptised and Sent - The Church of Christ on Mission in the World". Between then Sr Patricia and Sr Teresia have more than 100 years of experience of mission sharing the love of the Good Shepherd and reflect on it during this weeks programme.

On this weeks programme we are joined by Sr Patricia Hogan and Sr Teresa Bryne who have between them more than 100 years working on the missions to lead us in a reflection on Mission Sunday. We have our regular notices including saints of the week and finish off the programme with our reflection on this weeks gospel Luke 18:1-8 reflecting on perseverance in faith and prayer.

On this weeks programme we are joined by Fr Eamon Conway from Mary Immaculate College in Limerick to discuss the canonisation of John Henry Newman and ask the question why should Irish Catholics be interested in this newest English saint to be raised to the glory of the altars? Fr Eamon takes us through various facets of his life and explores some of his writings and his contribution to the life of the church right down to the present day.