I have known Deirdre (not her real name) for six years. She looked about 40 when I first met her, six years later, she could pass for 50. Her actual age in that time has increased from 23 to 29.
She lives in a grim housing estate some miles from here. When I first met her on my doorstep she told me that she would beg help for her family from anyone who would give it to her and if I helped her she promised not to tell anyone else. …
A reflection on Pope John Paul II shared at Saint Columbanus’ Catholic Church, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin on Friday, 8th April 2005.
Many things have been said in this past week. Many eloquent and learned tributes have been paid. Many words more profound than anything I could muster have been spoken.
For a few moments this evening, I thought I would ponder on just one thought, what has John Paul to say to you and to me? What has John Paul to say to Catholics in Loughlinstown and Protestants in Ballybrack …
