As the youngest of four children, I was always the last to experience the privileges that came with growing up. I remember one year waiting impatiently for my birthday—the day I would finally be allowed to have my very own pocketknife. I wanted it right away. I wanted to carve sticks and notch arrows like…
When I see the ruins of old cottages around us in Ireland, I’m always struck by how small they are, and by how dramatically our everyday living has changed. Even the best of the ancient castles are not nearly as comfortable as a standard modern home or apartment. They didn’t have flushing toilets. They didn’t…
We’re a couple of months into another new year, and we’re already getting some surprises. It’s hard to tell exactly what the rest of the year will bring, but one thing is certain: the world is changing fast. Culture is changing. Economics are changing. Demographics are changing. Beliefs are changing. As the world shifts around…
This post is written by Isabel Quinlan, who shared her story with our Bible study group recently. Isabel also writes a blog at https://isabelquinlanblog.wordpress.com “Ruairí wants to go in there” my 2 year old said excitedly, prodding the picture of a farm in the board book i was reading him. I had a jolt of realisation,…
You are warmly invited to an evening of songs and celebration! Sunday, 10th December, 5pm-6pm in the Family Resource Centre, Carrigtwohill. Tea and treats to follow. There will be a donation box on the night in aid of the work of St. Vincent de Paul.
You are warmly invited to hear and be encouraged by a powerful story of faith! Thursday, 16 November, 8pm Upstairs in the Carrigtwohill Family Resource Centre Tea and coffee to follow. All are welcome. For more information, contact Seth Lewis at 083-3491176
John the Baptist was dead. Beheaded. It was unjust, brutal, and senseless. On hearing the news, Jesus left what he was doing and went with his disciples to a solitary place. He must have wanted to mourn, and pray, away from the crowds. But when he arrived, there was no solitude: somehow, word had spread…
On the first Easter week, Pilate, governor of Jerusalem, handed down a sentence that Jesus should die. He had nothing against Jesus of Nazareth. He wasn’t the one who hunted him down, arrested him at night, or hired Judas to betray him. In fact, Pilate tried multiple times to release Jesus. He told everyone Jesus…
We’re excited to announce a new event for Carrigtwohill – an Easter egg hunt on Monday, the 3rd of April, at 5pm, beside the playground. We’ll have 2,000 eggs to find, plus crafts, prizes, free books, face-painting, games, and an ice-cream van. Hope to see you there!
