Fr Alan’s Journey in South Sudan
Fr Alan left Ireland to help with the Missionaries in South Sudan at the beginning of Covid.
Follow his journey for some amazing insights to life in South Sudan.
Scripture Reflection for the Feast of Corpus Christi
Fr Martin writes... "The words of Christ given as heading to today’s Gospel call for reflection at two levels: the message of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist in our own lives and in the society in which we live, and the problems encountered by the young people and...
MSC May Fundraiser: Grand Total
We are delighted to announce that the MSC Plant, Book & Cake Sale run by the Sacred Heart Parish in Cork has raised a grand total of €3,821.82 in aid of the Holy Family Care Centre in South Africa. The Bring & Buy Sales ran after Saturday and Sunday...
Camino 2017: Walking in the Footsteps of Millions in Runners
There’s something special about getting up before dawn each morning, finding your boots (or runners – we’ll get to that later), and heading off with fellow pilgrims in a gentle procession across the Spanish countryside. This is the daily rhythm of those who walk the...
A Minute for Peace with Pope Francis
In honour of the anniversary of the 2014 prayer meeting for peace, a minute of prayer for peace will take place worldwide on Thursday, 08th June 2017 at 1.00pm. June 8th, 2017 marks the third anniversary of the historic meeting that took place in the Vatican Gardens...
“A Joy for all the World”: Official Hymn for the WMOF 2018
The official hymn for the World Meeting of Families 2018, "A Joy of Love for all the World", has been released ahead of next summer’s event. Irish composer Ephrem Feeley found inspiration for the hymn in Amoris Laetitia, or The Joy of Love, a document written by Pope...
A New MSC Church in Waterval, South Africa
Locals in the community of Waterval, in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, have been working together with the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart to raise funds for a new church in their parish of Louis Trichardt. The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart have been...
Message from Pope Francis for World Communications Day 2017
Sunday, 28th May 2017 marked the 51st World Communications Day. In today’s world, where communicating a message of hope and love is more important than ever throughout these turbulent times, the theme is an encouraging one: “Fear not, for I am with you”: Communicating...
Reflection for Pentecost Sunday (June 4th)
The wind beneath our wings I love cycling, but I hate cycling into a headwind. The wind is invisible but I feel its effects – and this makes all the difference. In Latin, the word for wind is "spiritus". The Spirit of the risen Jesus is invisible, but its effects can...
MSC Plant, Book & Cake Sale – May 2017
Whether you’re a gardener, a reader, or someone who simply enjoys a cup of tea and a slice of cake, don’t miss out on our upcoming MSC Plant, Book & Cake Sale in Cork! Our Bring & Buy Sales will take place at the Sacred Heart Parish Centre on the Western Road,...
Gospel Reflection for the Sixth Sunday of Easter
Life under the guidance of the Holy Spirit Gospel John 14:15-21 I shall ask the Father and he will send you another advocate. Writing to the Romans (Romans 8:14), Paul says: “All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God”. The Sunday readings today stress...