Photo was taken at Oceanworld, Dingle, Co.Kerry (Irl)

One of the big attractions in Oceanworld are the Penguins. There are so many viewing points, even watching them swim underwater. Our photo today shows a few of them a little shy but one in particular trying to show off!!

Thought on Sunday – June – 17/06/2012

The following reflection is by Jane Mellett called ‘Sowing Seeds’

The parable of the mustard seed seems pretty straightforward at first glance, but as always there is more to it than first meets the eye. Jesus did not compare the Kingdom of God to a majestic tree. There is an ancient text which forbade planting mustard seeds in Palestinian gardens because the shrub takes over wherever it is planted. It is wild, gets out of control, and attracts unwanted birds. The Kingdom of God grows from something small to something large, but more than that, its growth is overwhelming and it will grow even where it is not wanted.

The Eucharistic Congress comes to a close today and no doubt lots of seeds will have been sown during this week in the RDS, in our parishes and on the streets of Dublin.
‘May your Holy Spirit transform us into one body and lead us to walk humbly on the earth, in justice and love, as witnesses of your resurrection’ (IEC prayer).