Heavy rain in West Cork yesterday included some flooding. I took this photo near Ballingeary around 6pm last evening
On This Day
On March 22nd 1903 the Niagera Falls ran out of water because of a drought
On March 22nd 1934 The Augusta National Golf Club hosted the first Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
On March 22nd 2017 the tomb of Jesus reopened after restoration in Jerusalem
Birthday’s Today🎂
Andrew Lloyd Webber (Composer) is 75
Peter Clohessy (Former Munster Rugby Player) is 57
Mick Schumacher (Racing Driver and son of Michael) is 24
Saint For Today
Saint Lea. She was a widow who came from a wealthy background but entered monastic life and served her life in prayer. It was Saint Jerome who wrote about her life and from what he wrote, she was put forward to become a saint.
Significance Of Today
Today March 22nd is World Water Day and it is an annual event that looks at the global issues surrounding access to clean, safe drinking water and sanitation. This year’s Water Day is focusing on the link between water and climate change, and how the two are linked. The UN has said: “Adapting to the water effects of climate change will protect health and save lives.”
Interesting Quote for Today
“It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.” ~Charles Spurgeon
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Thought For The Week
Last Sunday was Mother’s Day and in Ireland it is celebrated in Ireland on the 4th Sunday of Lent. This was a prayer I shared at Mass.
A prayer for all mothers on Mother’s Day
Loving God, we thank you for all mothers and we do so in gratitude and praise for the blessings they bring to us. We thank you for their love, their teachings, their guidance, their wisdom, their patience and their understanding. Thank you for the beautiful physical, emotional and spiritual gifts they possess. We give thanks for how they share these gifts constantly with us.
Sometimes we take these gifts for granted, but on Mother’s Day, we remind all our Mums how special you are. Thank you for everything. Thank you for all the love you share with us. We ask God to abundantly bless you today, to protect you, to keep you in good health and to continue guiding you in all you do for us. We also remember Mum’s deceased, we haven’t forgotten you, we ask you to hold us close in your love as we remember you with love today. Amen
The Thought For The Week is updated each Monday
