Posts by Carmel New Ross

EASTER HOMILY – Rev Jim Noonan OCD

EASTER HOMILY This morning, we gather to celebrate the profound gift of hope that flows from our faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Pope Francis has declared 2025 a Jubilee Year of Hope—a time for us to reflect deeply on the Gospel message that calls us to be messengers of hope in a world often burdened by despair.  Easter embodies this great feast of hope, reminding us that our God is constantly at work, even in the darkest moments…

October 15th – Feast of St. Teresa of Avila – We Should Always Be Mindful of Christ’s Love

From the autobiography of Saint Teresa of Jesus. We should always be mindful of Christ’s love           Whoever lives in the presence of so good a friend and excellent a leader, who went ahead of us to be the first to suffer, can endure all things. The Lord helps us, strengthens us, and never fails; He is a true friend. And I see clearly, and I saw afterward, that God desires that if we are going…