Photo was taken at Ards, Co.Donegal (Irl)
The rugged beauty, scenery and views throughout Co.Donegal make it uniquely special. Our photo today is just one angle of this special place.
Thought on Tuesday – April – 17/04/2012
Many say we are going through dark times now, in the Church, in society, bleak, dream shattering times. But we are given a way out of the darkness into the light which can reach into the deepest, darkest cave of the heart.’ ~Redempta Twomey
One story that dominated the headlines in 2010 was the rescue of the 33 Chilean miners who were trapped in a deep mine. There was great rejoicing as each miner was brought to the surface. The first thing each one had to wear was a pair of dark glasses to shield their eyes from the sudden brightness. After many weeks in the darkness it would take time to adjust to the light. Easter is all about light. It is a story about darkness failing to get the upper hand. With schools back in full swing this week after the Easter holidays it might seem that Easter is finished and time to move onto something else. But the celebration of Easter lasts for 50 days (7 weeks) right up to Pentecost Sunday which this year falls on May 27th. Throughout these weeks of Easter the focus is very much on celebrating good news, celebrating new beginnings, celebrating light and in particular how God’s light will always reach into our deepest and darkest of caves. Some feel that God could not come near the darkness of their story. But God’s love and light have no limits. It’s great to have Easter. It promises so much. Do we really believe in God’s light and love? Even if our belief seems as small as a tiny crack it is enough for now. Let God’s light in and feel the difference.
