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Thanksgiving

28 November 2013 in /by

Today is a day of Thanksgiving in my country of origin. I won’t be eating any turkey or pumpkin pie today, but I am spending some time in gratitude. This prayer by William Barclay (1907-1978) reminds me of particular people for whom I am especially thankful, and for things I don’t always think of in […]

Today He will hear you

14 November 2013 in /by

This poem reminds me that our God is a welcoming God whom we can find in the present moment. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. God never says  you should have come yesterday.  He never says  you must come again tomorrow.  But today,  if you will hear His voice,  today He will […]

Listening to God

12 November 2013 in /by

We may not be used to silence, it may not be our natural way of being because we live in the world filled with noise, and yet it is precisely in the moments of stillness that we can hear the voice of God speaking to us gently, as He spoke to Elijah in the cave. […]

Author Arlene Ussery: A Novel Path of Healing

5 November 2013 in /by

Author Arlene Ussery will be speaking in the Christ Church Cathedral Crypt on Friday, 8th November 2013, from 7 to 9pm, on interacting with novels and healing insights. There is no charge for admission, but donations are welcome. For further information, please contact our Ministry Facilitator, Iva Beranek (iva[at]ministryofhealing[dot]ie).  

Celebrating All Saints

31 October 2013 in /by

Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Grant us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that we may come to those inexpressible joys that you have prepared for those who truly love […]

And isn’t it true?

11 October 2013 in /by

The Cork University Maternity Hospital’s Annual Service of Remembrance is later this evening (Friday, 11th October 2013, 7pm). I’m reminded of this poem by Pádraig Ó Tuama from his collection Sorry for Your Troubles (thanks again, Richard, for the recommendation). And isn’t it true for all of us and isn’t it true for all of us […]

Prayer Ministry Training

11 October 2013 in /by

A Dublin & Glendalough training programme for prayer ministry begins this month on 26th October 2013, to be held at the Church of Ireland Theological Institute. The programme is open to those within the Dublin & Glendalough dioceses who feel a calling to prayer ministry. No prior theological training is necessary; however every applicant must […]

Dublin & Glendalough Diocesan Service

3 October 2013 in /by

The Annual Diocesan Service of Wholeness and Healing takes place on Sunday, 20th October, at 3.30pm in Christ Church Cathedral. With guest preacher Daniel Nuzum and music from the cathedral choir, the service is sure to nourish the soul. There will be an opportunity for the laying on of hands and blessing with oil. All […]