Photo was taken yesterday at Torc Waterfall, Killarney, Co.Kerry (Irl)

Rang Stiofain from Col√°iste Choilm, take a breather under Torc Waterfall, just before they climbed Torc mountain which is just behind the waterfall.

Thought on Wednesday – September – 11/09/2013

‘When hiking on any mountain it is always recommended that one hikes with at least one person in case of an emergency. There is also a second and more positive reason, someone with which to share the joy of the experience.’ ~Brendan McGuire

Yesterday I had the privilege of climbing Torc mountain near Killarney with a second year group from Col√°iste Choilm. A great deal of planning goes into the day, getting the right footwear, clothing and the importance of the group working together as a team. It is much the same with our spiritual journey. It is difficult to do it on our own and there is so much more to be gained when we journey together. Jesus gathered people together on the sides of hills, in the homes of neighbours/friends and along the seashore. Today we have different places of worship, churches, cathedrals, synagogues, mosques, chapels, oratories and so on. All serve the same function, to give people a chance to come together to worship and pray. We are occasionally reminded about the many personal benefits we gain because of our particular faith journey. But it is one we cannot do exclusively on our own. Growing in faith together is a journey that is good, beneficial and supportive. Its advantages far outweigh trying to do it all on our own.