Photo was taken yesterday at Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí (Bantry Community College), Co.Cork (Irl)



The start of the Junior and Leaving Cert exams began yesterday and is always a significant event right across Ireland.

Yesterday was the start of the Junior and Leaving Cert exams across Ireland. The following prayer is appropriate for anyone taking an exam.



Prayer Before an Examination



Dear Lord, as I take this exam, I thank you that my value

is not based on my performance, but on your great love for me.

Come into my heart so that we can walk through this time together.

Help me, not only with this test, but the many tests of life that are sure to come my way.


As I take this exam, bring back to my mind everything I studied

and be gracious with what I have overlooked.

Help me to remain focussed and clam, confident in the facts and in my ability,

and firm in the knowledge that no matter what happens today you are there with me. Amen

Thought on Thursday – June – 07/06/2018



Thought For The Week

It is lovely to have a nice long relaxed June Bank Holiday weekend and thankfully lovely summer weather has arrived. Any day can bring mixed emotions for us depending on what is going on in our personal lives. It is always good to know that right now people do care and that you are significant and special. Sometimes we forget this. It is good to know that this weekend and especially right now…

Somebody is very proud of you.

Somebody is thinking of you.

Somebody is caring about you.

Somebody misses you.

Somebody wants to talk to you.

Somebody wants to be with you.

Somebody hopes you aren’t in trouble.

Somebody is thankful for the support you have provided.

Somebody wants to hold your hand.

Somebody hopes everything turns out all right.

Somebody wants you to be happy.

Somebody wants you to find him/her.

Somebody is celebrating your successes.

Somebody wants to give you a gift.

Somebody thinks that you are a gift.

Somebody wants to hug you.

Somebody is saying a prayer for you right now.

Somebody loves you.

Somebody admires your strength.

Somebody feels good in, near and around the energy that surrounds you.

Somebody is thinking of you and smiling.

Somebody wants to be your shoulder to cry on.

Somebody wants to go out with you and have a lot of fun.

Somebody thinks the world of you.

Somebody wants to protect you.

Somebody would do anything for you.

Somebody wants to be forgiven.

Somebody is grateful for your forgiveness.

Somebody wants to laugh with you.

Somebody remembers you and wishes that you were there.

Somebody is praising God for you.

Somebody needs to know that your love is unconditional.

Somebody values your advice.

Somebody wants to tell you how much they care.

Somebody wants to share their dreams with you.

Somebody wants to hold you in their arms.

Somebody wants you to hold them in your arms.

Somebody treasures your spirit.

Somebody wishes they could stop time because of you.

Somebody praises God for your friendship and love.

Somebody can’t wait to see you.

Somebody loves you for who you are.

Somebody loves the way you make them feel.

Somebody wants to be with you.

Somebody wants you to know they are there for you.

Somebody is glad that you’re his/her friend.

Somebody wants to be your friend.

Somebody values you for who you are.

Somebody is alive because of you.

Somebody is wishing that you noticed him/her.

Somebody wants to get to know you better.

Somebody wants to be near you.

Somebody misses your advice/guidance.

Somebody has faith in you.

Somebody just wants you to be yourself.

Somebody trusts you.

A lot more could be said but someone, especially God, cares a lot about you.