Photo was taken yesterday evening at the weir in Ballincollig, Co.Cork (Irl)

After a heavy days rain, the weir in Ballincolig was a roaring torrent.

Thought on Saturday – October – 19/10/2013

“St Antony was a person who knew the difficulties people had economically. In Padua in the 13th century there was a lot of desperation. People were resorting to money lenders to survive. Anthony was on the side of the poor. He was tough. He battled and challenged those who took advantage of others, especially the old people and women.” ~Archbishop Diarmuid Martin

The relics of St Martin are doing a tour of Ireland at the moment and come to Cork tomorrow Sunday. St Antony is known as the Saint of Miracles, who is a beloved and universal saint, venerated even by non-Christians. He is especially known to us as the patron saint of lost items, be that of money or any of the countless items we carry around and lose every day. More than that he restores many to health and to the faith people may have lost through difficulties in their life. He is a particular favourite of students when it comes to exams. We are also familiar with the promise to give money towards the poor in honour of St Antony if a favour has been granted. During his life he preached ceaselessly about Christian values. Today he helps us point the way to true peace and happiness. The relics arrive in Holy Trinity Capuchin Church, Fr Matthew Quay, at 11am tomorrow. Veneration of the relics begins after the 12.30 Mass and continues all afternoon up to 8pm.