A recent visit to the UK instilled in me new hope for what I am really looking for in my life. I was renewed in my faith through the vitality of the Catholic community; and in my gifts for mission and ministry, and sharing the joy of the Gospel through acts of compassion and love.
The Leinster GAA Football Final was such a great occasion witnessing Westmeath’s wonderful triumph over Dublin. The atmosphere was electric especially in extra-time when the Westmeath supporters knew victory was assured and a great outpouring of emotion followed the final hooter.
On Friday 8 May I took part in the Leixlip 5k Road Race, my first race in 9 months. It challenged me to give my all and strive for the finish line—and to enter that space of gratitude—praying for the grace to keep striving towards God in the spiritual life—and persevering to use my gifts to share the light and make life fruitful and worthwhile.
On Sunday 3 May I attended the Leinster GAA Senior Football Championship Semi-Final between Westmeath and Kildare. It was a fantastic occasion to witness the celebrations that took place on the pitch amongst players and supporters as the final hooter sounded and the Lake County celebrated this famous win.
My recent cycle in the sun was a self care practice that soothed my soul and reminded me that while the past will always live in me as memories; I can break the habit of dwelling on it by focusing on the name of Jesus, and asking the Holy Spirit to ‘show me the way where I belong’.
Lovely piece, well done, and you certainly have a gift for writing
This is an incredibly wonderful post. Thanks for sharing.
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