31st May, The Most Holy Trinity.

Introduction The Trinity is the great mystery of faith, what the old Celtic church called “the three in one and one in three”. Our readings deal with each person of the Trinity in turn. The first describes the majesty of God the Father. The second the power of the spirit in us, and the third … [Read more…]

Fr Con Buckleys Book Launch A Great Success

Dear beloved readers, I include some photos of the recent launch of my book of Homilies etc, “Wheels of Light”, which can be got from Authorhouse UKĀ  . I also enclose one of the poems I read at the launch, which was a great success. I hope you are well and enjoying life as I … [Read more…]

24th May, Pentecost Year B.

Introduction On Pentecost Sunday we celebrate the coming of the Spirit on the apostles. It was their confirmation as it were, when their faith was strengthened and they were empowered to go out to establish and spread the church. All of us received the same spirit at our confirmation. Lets confess any ways we fail … [Read more…]

17th May The Ascension of the Lord

Introduction: We end our Easter celebrations with the Ascension of the lord. He had to go so as to send the Spirit and begin the church. But he is with us all days in this until the end of the world. Lets confess any ways we may have failed our great lord. Homily Nowadays the … [Read more…]

10th May Sixth Sunday of Easter Year B.

Introduction This Sunday, our scripture focusses on mission. Christ tells us to go out into the world and witness to, and draw others to him by word and example. Lets confess ways we fail in this.. Homily Today, the gospel asks each of us to go into the world and bear fruit from union with … [Read more…]