Pope Benedict XVI

"Beauty... is not mere decoration, but rather an essential element of the liturgical action, since it is an attribute of God Himself and His revelation."
(Pope Benedict XVI, Sacramentum Caritatis, 35)

23 February 2011

Sexagesima Sunday


Arise, why sleepest Thou, O Lord? arise, and cast us not off to the end. Why turnest Thou Thy face away, and forgettest our trouble? our belly hath cleaved to the earth: arise, O Lord, help us and deliver us. We have heard, O God, with our ears: our fathers have declared to us.
Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 27th February.
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O'Toole CC

16 February 2011

Septuagesima Sunday


The sorrows of death surrounded me, the sorrows of hell encompassed me; and in my affliction I called upon the Lord, and He heard my voice from His holy temple. I will love Thee, O Lord, my strength: the Lord is my firmament, my refuge, and my deliverer.
Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 20th February.
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O'Toole CC

08 February 2011

Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany


Grant, we beseech Thee, almighty God, that ever pondering on reasonable things, we may accomplish, both in words and works, that which is pleasing in Thy sight.
Mass at 5pm, St Patrick's Church, College Rd, Kilkenny, Sunday 13th February.
Celebrant: Rev Thomas O'Toole CC