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

A beech tree shows its stunning autumn colours. As we head for the end of September many trees are evolving into beautiful autumn colours.

Thought on Sunday – September – 27/09/2009

The following reflection is written by Fr.Tom Cahill

I came across a prayer some time ago that caught my attention. Can’t remember where, but here’s the prayer: Dear God, we rejoice and give thanks for earthworms, bees, ladybirds and broody hens; for humans tending their gardens, talking to animals, cleaning their homes and singing to themselves; for the rising of the sap, the fragrance of growth, the invention of the wheelbarrow and the existence of the teapot, we give thanks. We celebrate and give thanks. Amen. That prayer makes me ask how often I give thanks to God for the fine things that others do ‚Äì especially if they seem to be muscling in on my turf. Jealousy is often quicker off the mark than generosity. But not always.