Religious History — Thursday, February 2, 2012 14:24
Brigit’s cloak
Bridgit: Goddess?
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 10:02
It was not unknown historically, for Christian authorities to vest in their holy people many of the characteristics of the more ancient gods and goddesses beloved of the people.
Bridgit: Bishop?
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 9:47
It is said that St Bridgit went to confession to St Mel, who pronounced the formula for the consecration of a bishop in place of absolution. From this derives the tradition that Bridgit was herself a bishop.
Bridgit’s monasteries
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 20:00
When she was of marriageable age her father tried to arrange a marriage for her, but Brigit refused all suitors, being determined to become a nun.
St Bridgit (1)
Monday, January 30, 2012 20:47
Wednesday of this week is St Bridgit’s day. In The Meadow we lived in St Bridgit’s ward and worshipped in St Bridgit’s Church.
Poor Clare Newry Nuns 1950s …
Monday, January 31, 2011 10:16
To complete the list of Poor Clare nuns resident at 7a High Street in the 1950s, taken from the Elector Roll …
Newry Nuns of Yesteryear
Sunday, January 30, 2011 20:27
I was reliably informed that there are literally dozens (70+) of retired nuns resident in the new Poor Clares Convent in Ashgrove Avenue. I will ask the next one I see out walking and confirm with you.
Mass Rock Found
Thursday, November 26, 2009 9:34
In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries Catholics in Ireland were forbidden to openly practice their religion and had to resort to open-air ceremonies where guards could be posted to look out for approaching Redcoats. There was a bounty on priests and especially on Bishops. But the ordinary Catholic practitioner was also at risk.
Quakers of Bessbrook
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 10:48
The Society, known as Quakers, is a branch of the Christian Church and has been active in Ireland since the 1650s.
Calvary, Omeath 1909-2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 13:53
Peter Mallon and his Committee, Friends of Calvary have been working quietly behind the scenes to renovate, resurface, upgrade and repaint the Stations’ images and wording at this famous landmark.