by admin | Sep 2, 2013 | Africa, Belonging, Communal Work, Compassion, Inspiring Others, Latest News, Our Values, Overseas Volunteering, The Life, Volunteering
All good things come to an end. It is hard to believe we are nearing the end of our stay at Holy Family Care Centre. It has been the most enriching experience. There has been much laughter, a few tears and alot of reflection over the past few months. As well as...
by admin | Jul 11, 2013 | Africa, Communal Work, Compassion, Latest News, Overseas Volunteering, Solidarity, Volunteering
Kevin Murphy is an electrician from Scotland. He arrived in the Holy Family Centre at the beginning of July. In addition to teaching the older teenagers about basic construction skills Kevin will introduce the kids to the wonder of Celtic FC! He’ll also be...
by admin | Jun 7, 2013 | Africa, America, Belonging, Communal Work, Compassion, Ireland, Latest News, Prophetic, UK, What we do
“You are authentic disciples of Jesus Christ,” said Pope Francis when he was the Archbishop of Buenos Aires. Speaking about the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, he spoke of their ministry, saying “only a priest in love with the Lord can renew a...
by admin | Apr 5, 2013 | Communal Work, Compassion, International, Latest News, Pilgrimage
A two hour Mass. You can’t be serious! In one respect you are absolutely right. Some of the most wonderful celebrations of the Eucharist are to be found in Lourdes during the annual Irish Pilgrimage Trust / HCPT week in Lourdes. It really about celebrating faith...
by admin | Mar 21, 2013 | Africa, Communal Work, Compassion, Ireland, Latest News, Overseas Volunteering, Prophetic, Solidarity, The Community, UK, Volunteering
‘The Africa Bug’ Last weekend saw the first gathering of our lay missionary volunteers in Sacred Heart Community, Western Road. It was an opportunity for the four people who are preparing to journey to South Africa for three months to meet up and get to...
by admin | Feb 15, 2013 | Africa, America, Belonging, Communal Work, Community Life, Community Prayer, Compassion, Ireland, Latest News, Openness, Our Values, Prophetic, Solidarity, Spirituality, UK, What we do
Last week I was at a talk in Dublin on the work of the VSO and the future of overseas volunteering after 2015. All in all an interesting morning with good contributions from representative of the UN, the European Parliment and academia. They also invited Fr. Fachtna...
