by admin | Apr 4, 2012 | Prophetic, Solidarity, Spirituality
As we ready ourselves for the celebration of Easter it’s probably a good time to pause, to reflect, and to ask ourselves how are we feeling at this time. What is going on in my heart? What are the things I am truly thankful for? Are there any blocks or struggles...
by admin | Apr 2, 2012 | Solidarity, What we do, work in the community
This Holy Week and throughout Easter we look at the what it really means to be a follower of Christ. A lot has been written on the subject, but I think an article in today’s Irish Times really sums up what it takes to be a true disciple. As a minor aside when I...
by admin | Mar 31, 2012 | Ireland, Prophetic, Solidarity
“Census results reveal that the number of people who disassociate themselves from any creed has risen by 45pc, with the majority being from the Irish community. The overall figure grew by 83,500 to 269,800.” Irish Independent March 30th There’s no...
by admin | Mar 26, 2012 | Our Values, Overseas Volunteering, Spirituality, UK, Volunteering
When our founder, Fr. Jules Chevalier, established the group in 1854 he did not believe we should be tied to just one type of work. As a result you will find Missionary of the Sacred Heart ( MSC ) brothers and priests living and working throughout over 50 countries,...
by admin | Mar 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
In a world that esteems wealth, sex and power above all, what place is there in the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience? In a recent blog we looked that how the Vow of Celibacy was not about closing ourselves off as human beings, becoming the ‘frozen chosen,’ but...