Photo was taken near Killarney, Co.Kerry (Irl)

A clump of heather adds some lovely colour to the rock it is sitting on. Some lovely sunshine during the past week has extended our summer right up to the end of September

Thought on Sunday – October – 30/09/2018

Our Thought Today is by Jane Mellett from Intercom Magazine called ‘Be tolerant’

In the second reading from St James today we hear of a condemnation of the rich who exploit the weak. This theme carries on to the gospel where Jesus has harsh words for anyone who would try to bring down ‘the little ones’. It is a lesson in tolerance. As we approach the end of this annual celebration of the Season of Creation let today’s gospel be a call to care for the weak and vulnerable. Through our exploitation of the earth’s goods it is the poorest of the world who suffer. Let us always be conscious of our responsibility to be stewards of creation, to connect more deeply with the wonderous world around us, to take action against all that threatens our natural environment.

In a few days we celebrate the Feast of St Francis (4th October), patron saint of ecology. Perhaps by hosting a blessing for animals, a local clean up, trying to go plastic free, we can mark this special time in some way and embrace our role as stewards of creation.