One of my favourite films is ‘The Dead Poets Society.’ In the film Robin Williams plays the part of an English teacher, John Keating, who seeks to inspire his students through poetry. Williams uses the phrase ‘Carpe Diem’ which becomes the trademark phrase of the film. Carpe Diem is a Latin phrase that translates to “seize the day”. The phrase …
Events for Lent at Dromantine
LENTEN REFLECTION DAY Saturday 4th March 9.30am – 5.00pm Kindfulness… a gifted way of living my life.An opportunity for time aside to reflect on the Season of Lentand to open our minds and hearts afresh to celebrate Holy Week and Easter.Led by Fr. Damian Bresnahan SMACost (including lunch) £35/€40 DANCE OF LIFE RETREAT Friday 17th March (5.00pm) – Sunday 19th …
Lent 2023: Events, services and resources
Events and services Ash Wednesday – 22nd February Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting (eating less) and abstinence (not eating meat). In the readings there is a great consciousness of our …
Article: the dangers of gossip
Prince Harry’s book, Spare quickly becoming a best seller is proof of how much we all live in a world that loves gossip. 3.2 million copies have already sold worldwide so that people can hear many stories which should have stayed within the privacy of family life. Books like this are a referred to as ‘human interest’ stories but basically, they are …
Masses for Ash Wednesday – 22nd February
Cathedral: 10.30am (with St. Colman’s’ College choir) and 7.00pmSt. Brigid’s: 7.30pmGlendale: 7.30pm
Warrenpoint in the 1911 Census – An illustrated lecture
Dromore Diocesan Historical Society Event: Church Street #Warrenpoint in the 1911 Census – An illustrated lecture by Martin Goss. This coming Monday 20th February at 7.30pm in the METHODIST CHURCH HALL, 44 Church Street, Warrenpoint.Please note a CHANGE OF VENUESINCE FIRST ADVERTISED
Article: Are you ready for Lent?
Lent in days gone by was about denial and giving up something you liked, only to binge on it come Easter Sunday. I remember well trying to get through a whole jar of sweets that I had been saving up for 40 days. Nowadays we are encouraged to do something more meaningful, ‘We who are strong ought to bear with …
Series of talks for adults and young people
COME AND LISTEN – A SERIES OF TALKS for Adults and Young People,Mondays and Thursdays, Newry Parish Centre, The Mall – 7:30pm. StartingMonday 13th February 2023.(Continuing for several weeks)For further details, contact Fr CallumEmail: revcallum@newrycathedralparish.org Parish Office: 028 3026 25
Article: Jesus – the greatest Influencer
Nowadays we hear about the people who start trends in fashion, behaviour etc being referred to as an influencer. They usually have extensive social media sites and amass large numbers of followers who emulate their behaviour and style. Some of them become celebrities and are very popular until eventually they are usurped from their position by the ‘next big thing’. …