Banishing Serpents

Just as St. Patrick and St. Michael banished serpents into the sea centuries ago, so we too may have some serpents to expel. “Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt...

Window over the World

Little Skellig viewed through the oratory window on Skellig Michael (Photo by Anne Herridge) Little Skellig centred through stony window frame,Here upon the greater rock which bears Archangel’s name,Watching o’er the world on Ireland’s western verge,Here where Michael...

Psalm 91 ~ A reminder for troubled times

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most Highwill rest in the shadow of the Almighty.I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save youfrom the fowler’s snareand from the deadly pestilence.He will cover you with...

Fearfully and wonderfully made

Even our molecules tell the story of salvation and contain a diagram of the cross to show us the way home to our Father. “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well” (Psalm 139:14). The physiotherapist...

The parable of the property and the politician

The enemy wants to trap you, steal your property and destroy your giftings. Stand firm, resist and he will flee. “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is within you, whom you have [received as a gift] from God, and that you are not your...