Roman Catholic Diocese of Cloyne, County Cork, Ireland.
Wednesday 20th St. Fabian martyred in 250 during the persecution of Decius after being pope for 14 years St. Sebastian, tradition has it that Sebastian was a Roman soldier who converted and was martyred for his faith. Thursday 21st, St….
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The week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on Monday 18th January and finishes on Monday 25th the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.
Intention for Evangelisation — Human Fraternity. “May the Lord give us the grace to live in full fellowship with our brothers and sisters of other religions, praying for one another, open to all.”
“Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, Though all things pass, God does not change. Patience wins all things. But he lacks nothing who possesses God; For God alone suffices.” – St. Teresa of Avila
This week we continue looking at the Introduction to Hebrews as outlined in the New Jerusalem Bible: the author is trying to encourage people to hold firm in faith. The passage continues: “To these exiles the author presents Christian life…
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This week the long-awaited report of the Commission on the Mother and Baby Homes was published. Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh, issued a statement on the publication of the Report and we wish to unite our thoughts and prayers…
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To access the webcam for Masses log on to www.churchservices.tv and enter ‘midleton’ in the search box or click this link. Sunday Saturday Vigil 6.10pm Sunday Morning 8am, 10am and Noon Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday 10am in line with…
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Wednesday 13th, St. Hilary of Poitiers (315-367) c.353 was elected bishop of Poitiers and distinguished himself in his stand against the heresy of Arianism. He was exiled by the emperor Constantius from 356 to 359 and used that time to…
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The Pope’s Intentions for January — Intention for Evangelisation – Human Fraternity. “May the Lord give us the grace to live in full fellowship with our brothers and sisters of other religions, praying for one another, open to all.”
Chapter Two of ‘Fratelli tutti’ is based on the parable of the Good Samaritan. Pope Francis begins exploring the parable within its context. The understanding of relationships in Old and New Testament are presented in nn.57 to 62. He refers…
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Between now and February 6th the First reading at most of the weekend Masses is taken from the Letter to the Hebrews. The place, date and writer of this book of the New Testament are uncertain and much debated. It…
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Quote: “The surest way to determine whether one possesses the love of God is to see whether he or she loves his or her neighbour. These two loves are never separated. Rest assured, the more you progress in love of…
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Due to current weather conditions the 8am Mass is cancelled until further notice.
Sunday Saturday Vigil 6.10pm Sunday Morning 8am, 10am and Noon Weekday Masses: Monday to Friday 8am and 10am; Saturday 10am in line with Covid19 restrictions. The restrictions are at level 5. No Congregations for daily and Sunday Masses until further…
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Tuesday January 5th, St. Charles of St. Andrew (1821-1893) Born in Holland, he became a Passionist priest in 1846 and came to Mount Argus in Dublin in 1857. Was renowned as a confessor and a supporter of the poor of…
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