Photo was taken at Ballincollig, Co.Cork (Irl)

Eoin McDermott (TY student Col√°iste Choilm) with his winning picture in a recent photo competition, where students were asked to submit a photograph of flower or flowers.

Thought on Monday – October – 24/10/2011

‘One of the greatest mysteries in life is the mystery of time. Everything that happens to us happens in and through time. Time is the force that brings every new experience to the door of your heart.’ ~John O’Donoghue

We’re all very much aware how time goes by so quickly. This month of October is nearly over and the transition into winter has been quiet but noticeable. With increasing darkness and bleakness we are put in touch with the cycles of nature and the cycles of time. Every cycle has a turning point and a new beginning. Much of our time and what happens within it is outside our control. But much of it is also within our sights too particularly what is happening in the present moment. Nothing is as far away as one minute ago. Nothing is as close as right now. Our faith reminds us how God journeys with us in the right now. Nothing else matters. For all of us the right now is a massive collection of joys, sorrows, pain, happiness, struggles, hopes, fears, weakness, fun, relaxation, anger, freedom, disappointments and so on. We’re in there somewhere and so is God.