- Parish of O'Gonnelloe

Dear brothers and sisters, every moment of our life is a time for believing, hoping and loving. The call to experience Lent as a journey of conversion, prayer and sharing of our goods, helps us – as communities and as individuals – to revive the faith that comes from the Living Christ, the hope inspired by the breath of the Holy Spirit, and the love flowing from the merciful heart of the Father.
May Mary, Mother of the Saviour, ever faithful at the foot of the cross and in the heart of the Church sustain us with her loving presence.

May the blessing of the risen Lord accompany all of us on our journey towards the light of Easter.

From the message of Pope Francis for Lent 2021

Reflection

The world would like to change you;
There are pressures all around.
You must decide just who you are,
Then firmly stand your ground.
You have an image of yourself,
An ideal sense of you;
And to this vision you must always
Struggle to be true.
You know what you are good at,
And you know where your talents lie;
But if you’re ruled by others,
Your uniqueness could pass by.
Remember, there is much to learn;
But all new things aren’t good.
Wisdom lies in what you’ve learned
And what you have withstood.