Photo was taken yesterday outside Knock Basilica, Co.Mayo (Irl)

Yesterday was a day of Gathering for Transition Year students across Ireland. It was a great day to be in Knock and thankfully the weather stayed dry. In our photo are TY students from Col√°iste Choilm who thoroughly enjoyed their day in Knock!

Thought on Saturday – October – 05/10/2013

“We are ambassadors for Christ” ~Theme for TY youth gathering in Knock yesterday

I was privileged to be part of the TY Gathering in Knock yesterday where over 4000 students gathered to be part of a day of prayer, reflection and quiet time. One of the speakers Sr. Anna from the Mother Teresa Missionaries of Charity spoke about her current work in Liverpool. Their home/convent is surrounded by 9 nightclubs! They are not short of dance music at nighttime! They could easily complain, grumble and be bitter about their noisy neighbours. Instead they have a presence in their chapel as the young people head to the clubs on weekend nights. They are gently invited to come in and light a candle. The result has been amazing. The floor of their chapel at weekend nights gets walked on by lots of high heels, by people of no belief, by those who are searching and by those who would not normally get such a chance. They light a candle and can stay for as short or as long as they want. The message is simple, God often meets us with love in the least unexpected of places!