Larne’s Lenten Journey

Larne’s Lenten Journey

Lent is a season of reflection, repentance and renewal — a sacred time of surrendering in carrying our crosses, trusting in God, and discovering hope even in the midst of suffering, writes Columban Lay Missionary Joan Yap. Larne is a single mother of two daughters now...
Lent: Sacred Waters

Lent: Sacred Waters

As we begin Lent, the Society’s Central JPIC Coordinator, Amy Woolam Echeverria, reflects on Jesus’ meeting with the Samaritan women at the well. The story of Jesus meeting the woman at the well is a deep source of hope and comfort for Christians. By encountering the...
Holy Thursday’s Radical Ceremonies

Holy Thursday’s Radical Ceremonies

Lent concludes with Holy Thursday’s ceremonies. Columban missionary Sr Kathleen Coyle reflects on Jesus’ washing of the disciples’ feet and final meal with them (Jn13:3-17).   The scene was the cenacle. There were two main events; the destruction of the old model of...
Lent and St Kevin

Lent and St Kevin

Fr Tim Mulroy recalls a legend concerning St Kevin’s devotion not only to God but also to the natural world which has a special resonance for Lent. The season of Lent invites us to alternate between meditating on Jesus as he embraces his cross and going with...
Reflection for Spring

Reflection for Spring

Nothing is so beautiful as Spring – When weeds, in wheels, shoot long and lovely and lush… From ‘Spring’ by Gerard Manley Hopkins Even the weeds in spring delight the heart of the poet, Gerard Manley Hopkins. After the dark days and cold winds of winter spring touches...