Photo was taken at Magazine Road, Cork (Irl)

This flower Aubretia comes into full flower at this time of year. It is particularly eye catching mainly because it grows on walls. Even with no depth of soil it still manages to find enough nutrients and moisture through some crack or hole in the wall.

Thought on Monday – May – 28/05/2012

‘Nothing but fire kindles fire’ ~Author Unknown

Yesterday was the feast of Pentecost. It is one of the most prominent feast days on the Christian calendar. The word Pentecost comes from the Greek word, ‘Pent√©kost√©’ which translates as 50. The disciples and close friends of Jesus had been living in fear for 50 days since the Resurrection on Easter Sunday. On Pentecost they were filled with a great energy and force that we call the Holy Spirit. They were able to lay aside their fears and step forward bubbling with confidence. They began to preach and share good news where ever they went. Their lives were incredibly changed but all for the better and they never looked back. The symbol of the Holy Spirit is the dove and it is no surprise to find the shape of a dove in nearly every Church across the world, particularly in stained glass windows. Today the message of Pentecost is even more relevant. We live in uncertain times often shrouded in fear, doubts and endless worries about what the future holds for us. We can remain stuck in fear and darkness or we can hold our heads up with hope and optimism. Pentecost reminds us that there is something more, that there is a reason why and that this something more makes life much more meaningful.