Photo was taken near the banks of the river Sullane, Macroom, Co.Cork (Irl)

This tiny plant may look seemingly small and insignificant. It is perched on the side of a wall but this doesn’t stop it pushing out and stretching for available light. Nature gently reminds us over and over how conditions may not be perfect but it’s willing to make the most of any given situation.


Thanks for all the feedback re the new look for the website. Already we have sat down with the web designers and all the changes re your feedback have been taken note of. One important change will be the colour. The black darkground will be changing to more softer colours. The changes will kick in on Friday 1st Feb and depending on progress maybe even a few days before this date. Thank you for taking the time to email your feedback. It is appreciated.

Thought For Today is below



‘There must be something strangely sacred in salt. It is in our tears and in the sea.’ ~Kahlil Gibran


Salt is something we can’t do without. It is involved in regulating the water content and balance of our body. Too little of it and we’re in trouble and too much also puts us in trouble. It’s all about finding the right balance. There are 35 references to salt in our scriptures. It’s no surprise that Jesus used it in his teaching. To use something that was so familiar to people was a great starting point. He said we are the salt of the earth. In other words we are crucially important, valued and loved. The main purpose of salt is not just to add taste to food but to bring balance to our bodies. So it is with us. Finding the right balance in all we do is a life long challenge. Many search and long for this balance. Putting our trust and faith in a loving God gives us a great foundation to find and build this balance.