Photo was taken last night in Col√°iste Choilm, Ballincollig, Co.Cork (Irl)

Transition Year students from Col√°iste Choilm perform the Irish amateur premiere of Miss Saigon. It runs all week with loads of energy, colour, song, dance and much more.

Thought on Tuesday – December – 04/12/2012

‘Jesus holds no record book of your life, no scales of justice. There is no laser intense gaze, no threats, no instant condemnation. Jesus says nothing. There is nothing to be said. Jesus knows you in the deepest recesses of you heart.’ ~Jay Cormier

It should come as no surprise that the Gospel stories have been called “Good News”. We live in a world where negative news tends to dominate. There are lots of good news stories out there but it’s hard to compete sometimes when Mr Doom and Mrs Gloom keep making headlines! The Gospel stories are a mirror of our everyday lives. Every experience is touched on, every story is embraced and nothing is left to chance. In the midst of every story is light, hope and a reason to keep going. Some feel that God couldn’t be bothered with their story or that God doesn’t really care or that God would simply give out to them. But this should never happen. Sadly our history points to people who have given out, made people feel little and ashamed and have done so as if they had a God given right to do so.

At the heart of every Gospel story is Jesus saying “I love you”. Nothing or nobody can ever change this. Our response can only be “Thank You and I will continue to do my best”. That’s why it is called good news. It is ours too. Today is a day to give yourself credit and encouragement for continuing to do your best.