Photo was taken at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

These two Goldfinches really were having a go at each other on a garden feeder. As the weather is very cold this week don’t forget to leave something out for the birds. They will really appreciate it!

Thought on Thursday – January – 24/01/2013

‘Life may be tough, but I’ve got a God that’s tougher.’ ~Sashauni Aaeliyae


It would be great if there was a simple formula in our search for God. We are often unsure where to start and how to begin. Our searches are many, from our local church, attending Mass and saying prayers that vary from traditional to deeply personal. Some prefer to extend the search for meaning and fulfilment. These searches include finding God in the humdrum of daily life, music, reading, reflection, meditation, relaxation and so on. Whatever and wherever our search, it is good that we are searching. The one link in every search is that God is often closer to us than we can imagine.

But for many this can sometimes be simply a step too far. Circumstances in life and personal tragedies have led people to feel abandoned by God. Sometimes the feeling is a betrayal and a deep hurt. We need to respect and hold such feelings. God never abandons any of us but sometimes even those who are rock solid with their faith and beliefs can also struggle to explain why life can be sometimes so cruel. Sometimes we just can’t answer the question: “where was God?”. Even when we don’t have the answers we still must hold onto the anchor that God is close to us, with us, near us and always with us even during the darkest of days.