Photo was taken at Tullig, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

There was lots of litter picked up yesterday morning from Millstreet to Aubane, a stretch of 4km. There were different teams out working and my team in the photo did great. Well done to all involved!

Thought on Sunday – April – 03/04/2016

Thought For Today is by Jane Mellett

In today’s Gospel we hear that the disciples are locked away, afraid, closed off from the world. It is a dark situation to be in and they are most likely quite frightened. When Jesus is present with them, their hearts are opened again, they rejoice. ‘Peace’ (Shalom) is more than a wish for a good evening or peaceful day. It expresses the desire that the person receiving the blessing might be whole in body, mind and spirit. The Risen Jesus brings a peace that is life-giving.

They must have been so excited to tell Thomas this news: ‘We have seen the Lord’. Sometimes, when we try to share something of our faith experience with others, we can meet similar responses – doubting, cynicism – we can even be made fun of. In today’s world, none of this is easy. Then why do it? The Risen Jesus in today%u2019s Gospel moves the disciples from total fear and despair to ‘rejoicing’. The same Risen Jesus is active in all our lives and in the world around us, but we must be careful not to close ourselves off or let fear take over.

John tells us that he writes these things so that we may come to believe and have life; reminding us of the importance of the Word of God for our lives. Through the Word we come to know Jesus more deeply. Even in the darkest of times and the most hopeless of situations, this Risen Jesus can bring peace and wholeness if we unlock the doors of our hearts.