Photo was taken at The Gearagh, near Macroom, Co.Cork (Irl)

This bridge was part of an old road that closed when the valley was artificially flooded, when the Inniscarra Dam was built. Much wildlife and native flora has since flourished near this old road.

Thought on Sunday – September – 25/09/2016

Thought Today by Siobhain Tighe called ‘The Wall’


The image of a formidable wall struck me as I prayed with this scripture. A wall made of an obsession with greed, selfishness, wealth, power, prestige. This wall, built by the rich man, over time, created such blindness that he became trapped in the illusion of temporary wealth, unable to hear God’s call. This self-made wall follows him to his death where in the afterlife he experiences a reversal in his fortunes and is now suffering. He now cannot break it down.



Are there times when I am so in my own bubble that I fail to see those in need? Do I avoid making eye contact with a homeless person as I rush by for example?

We are called to open our eyes and hearts and be the change.