Shows
WCCM AudioAn interview with Fr Jim, Balally Priest & Cinzia, Balally Parish Leader on the Vision of Celtic Christianity for the Crisis of the 21st CenturyCeltic Christianity was one of the most vibrant expressions of the Christ-event in history. In this interview, Fr Jim, parish priest & Cinzia Angius, parish manager at Balally Parish, Dublin share their reflections on what makes Celtic Wisdom relevant today, why Balally is a contemplative parish and on this year's John Main Seminar theme 'The Vision of Celtic Christianity for the Crisis of the 21st Century'. Learn more at https://wccm.org/jms2025/
2025-09-0912 min
WCCM AudioEntangled Whispers: Celtic Poetry, Cosmic Christ, and the Rediscovery of HopeJohn Deane Irish poet and novelist is the founder of Poetry Ireland, Ireland ‘s National Poetry Society, and its journal “The Poetry Ireland Review”.
"I believe a good artist stands between God and Humanity and tries to link it"
John will be one of the speakers at the next John Main Seminar at Balally Parish, Dublin, Ireland 5 to 9 November, where speakers will explore the reappearance of Celtic Christian wisdom today at a critical moment for human evolution - more info at wccm.org/jms2025
2025-08-2904 min
Balally ParishSaint Patrick’s Testimony-ConfessioThanks Father Padraig for encouraging us to read Saint Patrick’s Confessio/Testimony and thanks for filling in for Father Jim and Father Dermot last night and today. Saint Patrick’s Testimony This Testimony of Saint Patrick gives his account of how the Lord changed his life and used him in a powerful way in Ireland. It was […]
2022-03-1700 min
Dublin's Historic SouthSeason 2, Episode IX - StillorganThis month I was joined by not one but three members of the Kilmacud Stillorgan Local History Society as we focused on an area they know so well - Stillorgan!Joining me this month was:Bryan MacMahon, who is originally from Kerry and spent 30 years as a teacher in Cabinteely Community School. His book ‘Faith and Fury: the Evangelical Campaign in Dingle and West Kerry, 1825-45’ was recently published by Eastwood Books and he is a regular contributor to History Ireland and he has published articles on aspects of 19th century Kilmacud and Stillorgan.Pe...
2021-11-121h 25Balally ParishCatholic Leaders Call For Innovative Care For Elderly, At HomeGrandparents are a key part of the family and the future. Two Vatican offices – the Pontifical Academy for Life and the Dicastery for Integral Human Development – released on February 9 a document that calls for a rethinking of elder care, and proposes new models of care so that families can have support in caring […]
2021-02-1000 minBalally ParishGaudete: The HymnFor the day that’s in it; Gaudete (English: /ˈɡaʊdeɪteɪ/ GOW-day-tay, Ecclesiastical Latin: [ɡau̯ˈdete]; “rejoice [ye]” in Latin)[a] is a sacred Christmas carol, thought to have been composed in the 16th century. It was published in Piae Cantiones, a collection of Finnish/Swedish sacred songs published in 1581. No music is given for the verses, but the standard tune comes from older liturgical books. The Latin text is a typical […]
2020-12-1301 minBalally ParishReadings and Homily: Friday, 11th December 2020Matthew 11.16-19 Jesus contrasts peoples’ attitude to John the Baptist and attitude to himself.
2020-12-1103 minBalally ParishReadings and Homily: Friday, 4th December 2020Many spiritually dead people walk our streets today. We pray that the Christmas child may rekindle their spiritual life.
2020-12-0406 minBalally ParishReadings And Homily: 29th November 2020A great monastery had diminished. A Rabbi used a cell, close by the monastery, his presence was detected by the monks. The Abbott seeked out his advice. People had lost faith in God; what were they to do? His advice: the Messiah is one of the monks. The monks behaviour towards each other changed; one […]
2020-11-2916 minBalally ParishReadings and Homily: Friday, 27th November 2020Feast of St. Fergal / Virgilius from Co. Meath who became Bishop of Salzburg, Austria (c. 774) A noted mathematician and astronomer who believed the world was round. St. Luke c.21. Jesus said “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away”
2020-11-2707 minBalally ParishRemembering Our Dead: Alive In ChristBrendan gave us a beautiful reflection on how we should remember those that have died, at the end of today’s Eucharist. Hear his reflection once more and bring your loved ones closer to your heart and the heart of Jesus; “Everyone loves to be remembered. But if we want to be remembered, we have a […]
2020-11-2201 minBalally ParishReadings And Homily: 22nd November 2020We are a ‘Christ-Centred’ people. We remember the tweleve members of the Noamh Olaf’s GAA club who died in the past year. This club is a beacon of Hope for all, particularly young people; it has a strong ethic of support and care for people.
2020-11-2217 minBalally ParishReadings And Homily: 21st November 2020Father Emmett invites us to explore the differences between ‘real’ Christian behaivour and ‘fake’ Christian behaviour. The King of the Universe, Jesus Christ, will judge me on the ‘real’ love I have demonstrated. Model yourself on Jesus. This week, reach out to someone, with your love, with the love of Jesus, present in you.
2020-11-2215 minBalally ParishReadings And Homily: 20th November 2020Father Padraig assuers us that life will never be conquered by death. Jesus will always have the last word. Photo Credit: AFP/Getty
2020-11-2007 minBalally ParishReadings and Homily: Friday, 20th November 2020God said “My Temple will be called a house of prayer. But you have turned it into a den of thieves”!”
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