by Victor Diaz | Aug 10, 2023 | Homilies and reflections
The sorrowful mysteries are a prayer to remind us that Jesus loved us so much that he died on the cross for us. In praying the sorrowful mysteries, we can appreciate the mystery of Christ’s passion and death, and how it applies to our own lives. First Mystery: The...
by Victor Diaz | Mar 26, 2022 | Homilies and reflections
(An extract from the book Finding Your Hidden Treasure by Fr Benignus O’Rourke.) The prayer of silence and stillness is widely promoted as a cure for modern life’s frenzy. And it may be that this is what first draws us to it. But as we grow...
by Victor Diaz | Oct 12, 2021 | Faith in action
In his encyclical Laudato Si’ Pope Francis takes inspiration from St Francis and reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us. “Praise be to you, my Lord, through our Sister,...
by Victor Diaz | Jun 2, 2021 | Homilies and reflections
A Year 12 Pupil at St Patrick’s College reflects on her faith and how she responds to difficult questions it poses. What do you say to people when they declare the words “God isn’t real because…”? This is a contentious subject for me, but I have a...
by Victor Diaz | Feb 17, 2021 | Faith in action
Name: Lauren-Louise McAllister School: St Patrick’s College, Ballymena Year: 14 Have you ever taken part in a religious service at school? Yes, I have taken part in various religious activities since year 8. What was your role in the service? Reader and choir member....
