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 21, 2013 | Belonging, Compassion, Engaging Vocations, Inspiring Others, Latest News, Openness, Prophetic, Solidarity, Uncategorized
What does it mean to be called by God? Many people who consider that they may have a vocation to the priesthood or religious life often feel that they are not good enough. They haven’t had the dramatic moment of conversion or call like Matthew, Peter or Paul...
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 30, 2013 | Compassion, Latest News, World Youth Day
It’s getting nearer and the excitement is building! It’s less than four months to WYD 2013 and we’re all getting ready for our trip to Rio. It was hoped that there would be over 3,000,000 people in attendance, but now it’s going to be at least...
