Photo was taken in the old Altamount Estate, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

This is the remains of an old country house called Altamount House. In its day its rooms were alive with activity and energy, today it is a derelict house falling down. It is a gentle reminder that everything in life goes in cycles and just as one comes to an end another one begins elsewhere.

Thought on Wednesday – October – 23/10/2013

‘God does not ask for our ability or our inability but our availability.’ ~Author Unknown

We so often focus on our inabilities rather than our abilities. How often we have heard, “I’m no good at that.” What a pity. If only we had more inner belief and the confidence to hear that inner voice within each of us saying, “I can and I will do it.” For every one thing we are no good at, there are many things that we are good at.

The relics of St Anthony were in Cork at the weekend and there was a massive reaction and turnout to this much loved saint. St Anthony shared the Gospel message in a really simple and down to earth way. But one thing he instilled in so many people, was the inner belief that they were important, special and loved by God. It is a message that still connects with so many people today and one reason why so many were willing to stand in long queues before they could venerate the relics. So maybe a simple question to ask is: How can I give some of my time to doing even one thing I enjoy and one I know I’m good at? Can I believe that even one simple thing has the potential to make the world of a difference? It happens when we begin to believe that it can happen.