Murphy Law "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong." And then to cap it all, the Duolingo Owl lays the guilts on you... 😫😆

Ad Rock: you can disagree with the current All: POPE MCA: but if you push his buttons then you’re a All: DOPE Mike D: ordain yourself a bishop and you’re All: SCHISMATIC Ad Rock: excommunication is All: AUTOMATIC

A lovely Mass in honour of Padre Pio with the people of St Tierney's Parish, Roslea, Co. Fermanagh last Friday. I love the majestic Monkey Puzzle Tree at the end of the church which stretches almost to the height of the church tower 🙏

Over at one of parish primary schools for the kids graduation ceremony. They sang their last song; "Don't stop Believin'" by Journey. (I bet many sixth class primary kids sang it) I told them Journey released the song when I was in sixth class! (1981) "It goes on & on & on & on...."

The other evening in Dublin before all the rain. "It would be a lovely country if we could only roof it..." 😆

“Corruption is something that enters into us. It is like sugar: it is sweet, we like it, it is easy, but then, it ends badly. With so much easy sugar we end up diabetic, and so does our country." #PopeFrancis

Delighted to have Mass with 2 Schools today (busy day!) Earlier this afternoon the Leaving Cert Class of 2026 at St David's CBS Artane, and this evening back at base, the Leaving Cert Class of 2026 from St Paul's CBS North Brunswick St (The Brunner) Blessings to them all!

Dear Duolingo. I dont care who just passed me in XP. Thank you.

Some photos in the last two weeks... #Dublin #Springtime #NightSky

Blessings and Best Wishes to the Year 14 Girls Graduating Today from Sacred Heart Grammar School in Newry. An honour to be invited back again to Celebrate their Leavers Mass 2026... Go n'eírí libh 🙏

The Great South Wall at Dublin Bay towards the Poolbeg Lighthouse. Someone told me the famous Captain Bligh was consulted in its construction to assist in the removing of silt at the mouth of the River Liffey... #MisterChristian...

BREAKING: Trump agrees to suspend 'bombing and attack of Iran' for two weeks reut.rs/3PU6iny

The power of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. #NewLife #Hope #LightOutoOfDarkness #Believe #HeIsNotHereHeIsRisen...

A powerful part of our Easter Vigil in St. Michan's RC Parish, Halston St was the baptism of Ekta Maria Bhal. Adults who request baptism undergo a long programme of formation culminating in being received into the Catechumenate, on the First Sunday of Lent by the Archbishop in the Cathedral.

God Speed Artemis @nasaartemis.bsky.social #AdAstra 🚀 #ArtemisII

We have the Confirmations of our school kids in two ceremonies these days... Usually the Archbishop delegates the Parish Priests (Pastors) to administer the Sacrament. I asked one of the Auxiliary Bishops to come this year as I've been advised "the Grandparents love to see the bishop..."

The Apex meal in Lent and any time. Egg and Chips. (Fries in the U.S. We call them chips in Ireland!) #comfortfood #delicious

Overheard in the Friary "Father, I want to take the pledge." "Ok, so how long will you take it for?" A month? Six months? A year?" "No, I wanna take it for life?" "Life? Like, are you sure?" "Yeah, I always take it for life."

"...Never again war, never again war! It is peace, peace, that has to guide the destiny of the nations of all mankind!" St Pope Paul VI speech at the UN, October 4, 1965 #peace #nonviolence #diplomacy

Wonderful to be present in St. Mary's Cathedral w/ 130 Catechumens & Candidates presented at the Rite of Election by Archbishop Farrell. Many Brazilian Catholics from Church St, part of @halstonstreet & I was delighted to accompany Ekta, to be baptised & confirmed at the Easter Vigil.

George's Hill in the Markets Area of North Dublin city on a rare sunny afternoon today...

An almost full Moon over Dublin city this early evening, February 1st up near my family home...

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

A wonderful celebration today for #CatholicSchoolsWeek with the two #Parish #Primary #Schools; PPS George's Hill, St Paul's North Brunswick St, and our #Post #Primary #School, St. Paul's Secondary School. Congratulations to Ms Roe and the School Choir as well as those who participated in the Mass 🙏

Amazing Ceád Míle Fáilte to Our Lady of Mercy College, Beaumont for #CatholicSchoolsWeek Thanks to Ms O'Hora for the invitation on behalf of the Staff and TY, 5th, and 6th Year Students...

The #AuroraBorealis visible overhead #Dublin tonight despite the ambient light of the city...

Mise with Sr Kathleen of George's Hill and Fr Christopher with #SantaClaus as he paid a visit to Halston St Parish last Saturday...

15th December >> Fr. Martin's Reflections/Homilies on the Mass Readings for Monday, Third Week of Advent (Inc. Matthew 21:23-27): ‘Who gave you this authority?’ www.tumblr.com/frmartinshom...

Delighted Bishop Paul Dempsey, Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin could join us for Mass as I took my Profession of Faith as PP. Sincere thanks to him. Thanks too, to all the Parish Team who made the evening so special. Finally, míle buíochas to all the Parish Family who came along... 🙏❤️

Great work by the Parish Team putting up the Christmas Tree and preparing the Crib. A credit to you all. Shine on!

Overheard in the friary. Friar 1: "Why are you talking to yourself?" Friar 2: "Nobody else here listens."

So proud of all my nephews and nieces... Streets ahead of what I ever was. These Christmas Cards were designed in school by my niece Orlagh for christmascardsforschools.ie Absolutely fantastic... 🙏😎 🎄

An honour to #bless the #ChristmasStalls on Henry Street, Dublin. Many of the Moore Street, Henry Street, and Coles' Lane Traders are from our Parish #StMichan's #Halston St

A throwback to July 1992 to a photo of me trying to look cool at Jim Morrison's grave at Père Lachaise in Paris. Seems so long ago... #Doors #JimMorrison #Paris

The #Sunlight after 11.00 a.m. this morning looking south on O'Connell St, #Dublin looking like a Monstrance in praise of Christ the King #ChristtheKing #Faith #Hope

“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” Brené Brown. Being human means feeling deeply, caring about things that matter, finding our way through the good days, the harder moments, and everything else too. 🧡 #kindness #belief Art by selfcarerecipe

The Aurora Borealis from Iceland the other morning was prophetic. #Hallgrimsson #HungaryvIreland #COYBIG

Míle Buíochas Uachtarán... @president.ie

Nice morning sunlight at St Joseph's Church, Berkeley Road, Dublin

A great céad míle fáilte in St Brendan's Parish, Birr, Co.Offaly for one of the nights of their Novena in honour or the Holy Souls. We brought the relic of Padre Pio for veneration. Thanks to Frs Arnold, Tom and the team for the welcome... @bishopfintan.bsky.social @catholicbishops.bsky.social

Overheard in the Friary; "Those who live from the shoulders up have never heard of the Sacred Heart."

Lovely Light at Clontarf on 06 October 2025 #octobersky #October #Dublin #autumn

Super Ceád míle fáilte to St Patrick's Parish, Bawn, Co Monaghan for their Family Mass in honour of St. Therese of Lisieux and Padre Pio. Wonderful to see so many young people and young families...

"Pray, hope, and don't worry." Padre Pio. Feast Day, Sept 23rd.

Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina Padre Pio @frbryanshortall.bsky.social #saintoftheday #CapuchinFriars

So, I ordered a takeaway from one of the nearby Italian restaurants where I live via a delivery app. A decent Carabonara and Bruscetta. I was explaining to my mother the deal and how good the food was. "Oh," she said. "I can see you won't starve!" Every time I visit, she's like." "Did you eat?" 😂😎

We don't often see into the yard of the old Debtors Prison on Halston St close to the Parish Church... #historic #courtsquarter #marketsarea #Dublin