Photo was taken last Friday at the Lee Fields walkway, near the weir, Cork (Irl)
The power of water is immense and especially when it is flowing over the weir. This photo that I share today was taken on Friday but yesterday afternoon there was torrential downpours in Cork with flooding in many parts. I have no doubt that where I took this photo last Friday was inaccessible yesterday.
On This Day
On October 17th 1972 the American rapper and actor Eminem, who was one of the most controversial and best-selling artists of the early 21st century, was born.
On October 17th 1979 Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Prize On this day in 1979, Mother Teresa, was named the recipient of the Nobel Prize for Peace for her work with the poorest of the poor
Birthdays Today
Simon Harris (Minister for Further Education) is 36
Leigh Arnold (Actress) is 43
Eminem (Rapper) is 50
Kimmi Raikkonen (Finnish F1 Driver) is 43
Saint For Today
Today October 17th is the Feast Day of Ignatius of Antioch. His greatest concern was for the unity of the church.
Significance of Today
Today Oct 17th is World International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Poverty as we know is widespread in so many parts of our world today. The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed to promote and acknowledge the effort and struggle of those living in poverty.
Quote For Today
“Life is like a camera. Just focus on what’s important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don’t work out, take another shot!
Did You Know
Did you know your skin sheds lots? The current skin you’re in will be gone in a month. Our skin sheds 30,000 to 40,000 skin cells each day. In fact, over 100 of those cells probably flaked off while you were reading this page! However, it rejuvenates just as quickly as it deteriorates
Thought For Today – October – 17/10/2022
Thought For The Week
‘Without appearing to set out to, Fr John Joe Duffy has done more to restore faith in the power of the personal church than any pope could hope to achieve. He has done it with candour and care, displacing the image of a cold, authoritarian institution with the face of humanity.’ ~Justine McCarthy writing in the Irish Times
We all have watched the funerals in Creeslough and the surrounding communities during the past week. It is so touching to watch the meaningful goodbyes, to watch the care, love and support of the grieving families and to watch the solidarity of the local community. We have also watched the local Parish Priest of Creeslough, Fr. John Joe Duffy, reaching out and he has led the people so movingly in their grief and sadness.
There is nothing more difficult or challenging, when it falls to you to lead your community in a crisis or tragedy. But someone has to do it and Fr. John Joe has done it so touching, so beautifully, so sensitively and from the heart. The Church as an institution can so often come across as cold and aloof. But Fr. John Joe has reminded us beautifully that it is the local church where it all happens. It is among the local community that faith matters. Dogmas, creeds and regulations do not resonate with local people. What matters most is friendship, community, solidarity, support and a beautiful simple faith that holds all together.
Fr. John Joe has said in one of his interviews that on any beach you have rocks and sand. He has said that we are like the sand that is fragile and that we will always need love and support. He has also been the rock for so many people near and far during the past week. As we continue our prayers for all affected by the tragedy, we continue to pray as well for Fr. John Joe. May he also be helped to get through this difficult time. We pray for many priests who are also called to lead their communities during difficult and tragic times. May they also find strength, love and support in their local community.
And finally to say today is a really good day to reach out to those who matter most in your life and say….”I’m thinking of you” or “How are you today?” or “Thank you for all you are doing for me” or simply to say “I love you”
