Ready to trust?
June 26th, 2016
June 26: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeWill you choose to follow Jesus wherever he goes? To say”yes” without hesitation requires great trust. The reign of God needs servants to trust. (Luke 9:5... Read More
One Man's Journey of Discernment
June 22nd, 2016
A speech given by our newest deacon, Rev. Barry Matthews, at our recent seminar on the vocation to the priesthood:
Friends, I come from a family where my siblings are not what we might call ‘Gospel ... Read More
An Update on Our Recent Vocations Seminar
June 20th, 2016
On Tuesday June 7th 2016 the Armagh Diocesan Vocations Commission hosted a “Vocations Seminar” in the Synod Hall on the Cathedral grounds. Attended by over 70 people representative of organisations s... Read More
Ready to follow?
June 19th, 2016
June 19th 2016 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary TimeFollowing Jesus demands carrying the cross and waking in his steps. Do you have the courage to be a follower? Trust that Jesus will give you what you n... Read More
Free to follow Jesus?
June 12th, 2016
Love abounds when forgiveness is experienced. Forgiveness frees one to follow Jesus. Rededicate your life to Jesus. (Luke 7:36-8:3) If you think God is calling you to priesthood, call Fr Peter McAn... Read More
Meet our new deacon!
June 6th, 2016
On the Feast of Corpus Christi this year (May 29th), 9 men from various dioceses throughout Ireland were ordained to the diaconate in St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, home of the national seminary fo... Read More
Raised from the dead
June 5th, 2016
Jesus raises from the dead the son of a widow. All are amazed. God could be asking you to raise his people from the death of sin and despair as you minister to them as a priest. If you think God is... Read More
What have you got to offer?
May 29th, 2016
Jesus asked, “Why do you not give them something to eat yourselves?” What do you have to offer to the hungry world? (Luke 9:11-17) If you think God is calling you to priesthood, call Fr Peter McAnen... Read More
Open to Love
May 22nd, 2016
The love of God is being poured forth into our hearts. Open yourself to receive and share that love. Is God calling you to spread love through a Church vocation? (Romans 5:1-5) If you think God i... Read More
Be courageous with your gifts!
May 15th, 2016
The disciples of Jesus made bold proclamations through the promptings of the Spirit. What is the Spirit prompting you to do? Be courageous and act on it! (Acts 2:1-11)
If you think God is calling ... Read More
Be a faithful witness
May 7th, 2016
Jesus promised his disciples that they would be clothed in power from God. As a follower of Jesus, you are also given that same promise. Pray for the grace to be a faithful witness. (Luke 24:46-53) ... Read More
Time with God
May 1st, 2016
If we love, we know the presence of God.
Take time to be aware of God’s loving presence.
Are you open to the Holy Spirit? (John 14:23-29)
If you think God is calling you to priesthood, call Fr ... Read More