Photo was taken at the weekend at Tanyard Wood, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)
This horsechestnut was protected and minded all through the summer months. Now it is time for letting go as we journey through autumn.
On This Day
On October 5th 1864 most of Calcutta in India was destroyed by a tropical cyclone. Abut 60,000 died after wides spread devastation caused by the storm.
On October 5th 2011 American businessman Steve Jobs, a pioneer of the personal computer and transformed Apple into one of the world’s most successful companies, died at age 56.
Birthdays Today October 5th
Kate Winslet (Actress) is 47
Taylour Paige (TV Actress) is 31
Bob Geldof (Singer) is 71
Saint For Today
Today October 5th is Saint Faustina. Her Feast Day is October 5 and she died at the age of only 33 and is famous for her message of God’s mercy and love. Saint Faustina was the first saint canonized in the new millenium by Pope John Paul II.
Significance of Today
Today Oct 5th is World Teachers Day. Teachers’ Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of the role played by teachers all over the world. They dedicate their lives to educating our children and young people and what a wonderful job they do each day.
Thought For Today – October – 05/10/2022
Yesterday (October 4th) is the feast day of Saint Francis He is one of those rare saints who has managed to capture the attention and admiration of the entire world. His life has inspired people of all ages and the appeal of this saint, cuts across national boundaries and religious differences.
He is most famous for his respect towards God, his simple life and his tender love and attention to all creation. Francis had little time for excess, waste and greed. He always stood up for the poor and downtrodden.
His love of animals has been well documented. He was the inspiration for the first crib at Christmas and we all know what a beautiful tradition that has become. We all know the difference a pet can make in peoples lives. So if you have a pet, we make sure they are special in honour of St Francis!
