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Reflections from Ardfoyle on life during COVID-19
By Kathleen McGarvey OLA A prayer that is with me a lot these days is the prayer used by the AA: Lord, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the Courage to change the things I can and, the Wisdom to know the difference’. With the advent of...
An Easter Message (COVID-19)
To all our friends and loved ones, we want to assure you that you have not been forgotten. We remember you each day in our prayers in our communities in both in Ireland and in Tanzania. We are experiencing trying times. It is especially difficult when we are unable to...
African Catholics Without a Church
After the outbreak of the health crisis due to COVID-19, drastic measures have been taken by the governments of many African countries, with the closure of structures and isolation; on the other hand, the African Bishops' Conferences have ordered the closure of the...
Where to Find Live Streams for Celebrating Mass
Churches around the world have taken to the internet to live stream their services due to the restriction on public gatherings due to COVID-19. Below you will find a list with links to various online broadcasts. If there are any you think we should add, please...
RIP Sr Eugenius Colbert OLA
Farewell to Sr. Eugenius Colbert, 24th March 2020 Good afternoon and welcome. We are gathered today to bid farewell to a very unique lady, a true woman of strength, an absolute legacy, Sr Eugenius Colbert. Throughout her life, even up to the end, Sr Eugenius was a...
Words from our Provincial Leader on COVID-19
We are living in uncertain times. Unprecedented times. With drastic actions being implemented around the world to try and "flatten the curve" of the Corona Virus. It means that many people face an uncertain future. The impact of this virus is not only to our health. ...
Pope Francis’ Prayer to Mary During Corona Virus Pandemic
[Translation done by Catholic News Service of the prayer Pope Francis recited by video March 11 for a special Mass and act of prayer asking Mary to protect Italy and the world during of the coronavirus pandemic.] O Mary, you always shine on our pathas a sign of...
Closing the Inequalities Gap to Achieve Social Justice
World Day of Social Justice 2020 The 20 February has been the UN observance known as World Day of Social Justice since 2009. The purpose of the day is to focus on issues of social injustice and to advocate for solutions. The World Day of Social Justice encourages us...
North Belfast Prayer Walk
Sr Eithna Synnott OLA recently took part in the North Belfast Prayer Walk. For anyone in Belfast, it is a wonderful initiative and the organisors invite you to join them for Relentless Prayer through the Lent season. More from Stephen Whitten on how the...
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