‘Let them take up their cross and follow me’

by Sue Martin | Jun 30, 2026 | News

Today’s readings remind us that whilst we may find ourselves caught between the values of God’s kingdom and those of the world around us, we will always have the love of God to protect and uphold us. Jeremiah laments that answering God’s call has led to him being...

A few words from Fr Joe……………..

by Sue Martin | Jun 15, 2026 | News

The first time you see a young person in their school uniform walking by you really know that summer is over and a new academic year is kicking off. The end of August is always a time to focus on our students, Leaving Cert points and CAO offers received send last...

‘Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest’

by Sue Martin | May 6, 2026 | News

Praise to God, and joy in God’s merciful love, justice and peace, are themes which run through the readings for this Sunday. The First Reading from Zechariah describes how God will defeat his enemies and establish himself as king – not through war and aggression, but...

A few words from Fr Joe…………..

by Sue Martin | Apr 14, 2026 | News

On Wednesday evening my Ordination Class from 1986 met to have our common celebration to mark the 40th Anniversaries of our individual ordinations. We came together in the little church of St Brigid in Straffan for a Mass of Gratitude in which we also remembered the...

Fr Joe Words

by Sue Martin | Aug 28, 2025 | News

Last weekend a group of young singers from the Mount Merrion Family Mass Choir travelled to Cork to participate in the Choral Festival there. They were accompanied by adult leaders and some of the older teens. At the same time a group of 15 boys from Oatlands College...

‘I am the good shepherd … I know my sheep and my own know me’

by Sue Martin | Jan 23, 2025 | News

Today’s readings invite us to contemplate the tender image of Christ as the Good Shepherd, who leads, protects, and cares for his flock. His relationship with the sheep is one of trust, recognition, and belonging, where the sheep follow only their shepherd, the one...