Photo was taken at the Tullamore Show Co.Offaly (Irl)

Our photo today is a quick look back to last August. There are many ways of getting people to their destination but no better way to enjoy the views and scenery than going by tractor and trailer!

Thought on Monday – December – 03/12/2012

‘Simplicity asks us to sit and listen to those other whispers inside us that we seldom have time to hear. It helps us to discover the happiness that comes, not from having an abundance of money and things but from having space for intimacy in our friendships, space for ourselves and primarily space for God.’ ~Ruth Valerio

Yesterday we began our journey through Advent. It’s not a word that you will find in many shopping catalogues. Few will get excited about Advent and yet it a season full of meaning and symbolism. The word “Advent” is derived from the Latin “Adventus”, a name which means coming or arrival. The prayers of Advent touch in on each person walking in some darkness and yet awaiting and anticipating a great light. It is a time for us to hear those other quiet whispers in our lives of a God gently calling us from darkness into light. Advent is a reminder of how we need this light more than ever in our own lives. This light is not for a select few but for everyone. Advent is a time to make sure we give this light top priority.