Be Silent

Second Sunday of Easter reminds us of Thomas’ doubt turning into faith and of Divine Mercy, displayed in Christ’s wounds. A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan

Today is Divine Mercy Sunday. This is a meditation on Divine Mercy by Fr Gavan Jennings

"He is not here, for he has risen, as he said he would” (Mt 28:5-6). That is the wonderful news that we celebrate today, that Christ is risen. And that is a reason too for a new joy. As the news of the resurrection spreads we contemplate the altogether special appearance of Jesus to Mary his mother and also his appearance to the holy women. A meditation by Fr Tom Dowd.

Today we thank God for the gift of the priesthood as we pray very especially for all priests. We consider the common priesthood all the faithful share and the treasure of the Eucharist. A Meditation by Fr Donncha O hAodha.

St Patrick and St Joseph both put their lives at the service of the great task God has given them. A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan

Laetare Sunday allows us to reflect on the fact that Lent is really a joyful time as we discover that the deepest and most lasting joy is only to be found in God and not in creatures. A Meditation from Fr Gavan Jennings for Fourth Sunday of Lent.

In the great season of Lent our Lord encourages us to give him our whole heart. We can do this only because He has given his whole Heart to us in the first place. A meditation by Fr Donncha O hAodha.

On 14 February 1930 St Josemaria grasped that God wished the calling to Opus Dei to be open to women as well as men. The feast day (transferred this year to 12 February because of Ash Wednesday) is one of thanksgiving and faithfulness to the charism received by countless women and men during a span of over 90 years. A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan.

In this meditation we look at the events of the Presentation and marvel at the fortitude of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We think also how God needs us also to be "strong and courageous souls who can enter all kinds of environments with a sure step" (St Josemaria Escriva).

The conversion of St Paul reminds us at the beginning of a new year of the importance of using our time well to study, to pray and to deepen in our friendships. A meditation by Fr James Hurley.