Photo was taken near the Mercy Hospital Cork (Irl)

Don’t we all feel upside down at times! Well this swan was caught working hard upside down, nibbling at the bottom of the river Lee near the Mercy Hospital. Holding it’s breath didn’t seem to phase the swan and whatever was underneath must have been appetising!

‘The human spirit is very important. It is seen as residing everywhere in each person. The heart is the home of the spirit. The spirit moves in the blood, sparkles in the eyes, shines in the hair, is felt in the touch, rings in the voice, dances in ones laughter and flows in one’s tear.’ ~Geraldine Flannery

Across Ireland Confirmation ceremonies begin around now and will continue for the coming few months. I’m sure it is a similar experience in other countries across the world. It is an occasion of great joy and celebration for all our young people being confirmed. The human spirit is an essential part of each person. It is the mirror of our soul. Like anything living it needs nourishment and care. The Holy Spirit in Confirmation connects with it in a truly special way. This is impossible to describe or put it into words. It’s called a sacred moment and that’s why every Confirmation ceremony is indeed a sacred moment. As we pray for all who are being confirmed we also ask the Holy Spirit to guide each of us as well and to continue nourishing our human spirit.