2u.ie – making your day extra special
I took this photo in Curabinny Woods during the week, near Carrigaline, Co.Cork, of the bluebells under the tree. It is nature’s most beautiful carpet on display at this time of year
On April 21st 2016 The musician and singer Prince, who was one of the biggest stars of the 1980s and ’90s, died at the age of 57 from a drug overdose.
On April 21st 2019 the Ukrainian comedian Volodymr Zelensky won the country’s presidential election in a landslide victory. Few could have predicted what an outstanding leader he has proved to be during the current invasion of Ukraine by Russia
Birthday’s Today🎂
Lucy Kennedy (Irish TV Presenter) is 48
James McAvoy (Actor) is 45
Robert Smith (Singer with The Cure) is 65
Significance Of Today
Today is World Creativity and Innovation Day. It provides people with an excuse to try to solve old problems in new ways with the potential of finding better and more effective solutions. No more staying in the same rut. Instead, it is time to be open to a creative solution and often its the first small steps to make it happen that are the most important of all.
Interesting Quote for Today
“Every day we face problems large and small that need creative solutions. Having a growth mindset will help you be fluent and flexible in looking at the world in a new light.” ~Catherine Fitterman Radbill
Saint For Today
Saint for Today is Saint Anselm of Canterbury
Did You Know😇
The hair of a reindeer is hollow and this helps to keep them warm in the winter months
I took my latest video at 6a.m last Thursday morning. It is the Dawn Chorus and spiritually is called ‘God’s Orchestra’. Even a plane passing by could not stop the beautiful sounds of the birds welcoming in the new day of Thursday April 11th
I really like this video that I took in Glengarrif Woods and it is simply called ‘Be Calm Be Quiet Be Still’
‘It doesn’t matter how you pray – with your head bowed in silence, or crying out in grief, or dancing. Churches are good for prayer, but so are garages and cars and mountains and showers and dance floors. Years ago I wrote an essay that began: Some people think that God is in the details, but I have come to believe that God is in the bathroom.’ ~ Anne Lamott
There is a growing awareness today how beneficial prayer can be in our spiritual lives. We sometimes think that prayer is long, complex and boring. We certainly feel it’s beyond our reach. But in many ways it is within our reach and especially when we apply prayer to those everyday events that happen in our daily lives. We can find God present in what we do right now, be it out for a walk, reading a book, working in the garden, getting in some exercise or watching the beauty of nature. The list can never be exhausted.
There is something powerful when you see communities gather together in prayer. We have all seen situations when there is a sudden or unexpected tragedy in a parish, the community gathers in their local church for a planned prayer service. The coming together gives purpose, meaning and hope. Those who attend will always say it brings great peace and comfort. It’s not about finding the right words, but that so many gather together as a show of support and love is so powerful. It is my heartfelt belief that God is also present bringing healing and love.
So if you find prayer difficult right now, just know that there are so many people praying for you right now. Even when all seems lost and gone, there is hope because of the support and prayers of others.
Thought For The Week is updated each Monday
