I took this photo last Sunday evening at the switching on of the Christmas lights at Millstreet, Co.Cork. This colourful VW Beetle led the way of at least twenty vintage cars all with their Christmas lights on. Well done to all involved.
On This Day
On November 29th 1972 the first commercially successful video game called ‘Pong’ was released
On November 29th 2019 a wood fragment believed to be from the manger of Jesus is returned to Bethlehem by Pope Francis after spending 1400 years in the Vatican
Birthdays Today
David McGoldrick (Irish footballer) is 36
Saint For Today
Saint for November 29th is a special feast day for all Franciscans. On this day in 1223, the definitive Rule of Life of St. Francis of Assisi was approved by Pope Honorius III. To commemorate this special day friars all over the world renew their vows today.
Significance Of Today
Today is International Jaguar Day. Jaguars have been considered threatened and under protection since the 1970s. Hunting of these powerful animals, along with deforestation, illegal logging, and the introduction of domestic livestock, as well as climate change and ecosystem changes, have all acted as problems that prevent the jaguar populations from thriving over the past several decades. Efforts across the world are being made to protect this beautiful animal.
Interesting Quote For Today
“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.” ~George Lorimer
Did You Know
Did you know that jaguars are excellent swimmers. Unlike many domestic cats, jaguars don’t avoid water. They have adapted to living in wet environments, and can be found swimming in lakes, rivers and wetlands. They are confident swimmers, known to cross large rivers.
Video for the week🎥 (Updated every Wednesday🎥)
This weeks video is called ‘Everyone can plough a new beginning.’
Thought For The Week
Every day Farmer Murphy has two eggs for his breakfast. But he does not keep hens. No one gives him the eggs and he does not buy, beg, borrow or steal them. How does he manage to have two eggs for breakfast every day?
The farmer keeps ducks! Sometimes we assume lots of things even when it comes to eggs! We assume that the only egg that can be eaten is from a hen. While they may not be as common, duck, goose and quail eggs are also readily available.
The same often goes with spiritual matters too. We can often make lots of assumptions. That perhaps there is only one way to pray, only one way of connecting with God, only one way of taking time out, when in fact there are so many other options available. There are many things that can be said about the God we believe in. Some of these are obvious and some we sense over a longer period of time.
One of these is that the God we believe in is a God of surprise. This means that God can often surprise us when we least expect it and that we can often meet God in the quieter moments of our lives. To begin to limit our experience of God to just one experience does God a massive disservice.
There are endless experiences and many of them are waiting to be discovered. That is why spirituality should never be boring. If we try to box and limit our experience of God or get tied up into the same routine, then the experience will surely over time become boring or dry. Over many years the Church in Ireland put all its eggs in one basket, going to Mass. There was nothing else encouraged or spoken about. It is only now that new ways of spiritually connecting people are gaining momentum.
As we journey towards Advent it is time to reflect on new ways of connecting with God. The good news is that every way, no matter how small, is important and valued.
The Thought For The Week is updated each Monday
