Photo was taken at Muckross Traditional Farm, Killarney, Co.Kerry

What a fabulous view looking out from an old farmhouse window, looking across at the mountains overlooking Killarney, including the famous Carrantuohill.

Thought on Thursday – October – 28/10/2010

‘When hiking on any mountain it is always recommended that one hikes with at least one person in case of an emergency. There is also a second and more positive reason, someone with which to share the joy of the experience. ~Brendan McGuire

At the foot of Carrantuohill, Ireland’s highest mountain, (1050 metres and 3414 feet high), there is a big notice warning people of the dangers up on the slopes. It warns about much cooler temperatures up higher, the need to take adequate warm clothing and the importance of hiking in groups of two or more. It is much the same with our spiritual journey. It is difficult to do it on our own and there is so much more to be gained when we journey together. Jesus gathered people together on the sides of hills, in the homes of neighbours/friends and along the seashore. Today we have different places of worship, churches, cathedrals, synagogues, mosques, chapels, oratories and so on. All serve the same function, to give people a chance to come together to worship and pray. We are occasionally reminded about the many personal benefits we gain because of our particular faith journey. But it is one we cannot do exclusively on our own. Growing in faith together is a journey that is good, beneficial and supportive. Its advantages far outweigh trying to do it all on our own.