Each evening when I lock up our two churches – Ballymurn and Crossabeg – around 9 or 9.3 0 pm, I’m always surprised to find one or two candles, sometimes more, still flickering in the twilight of the evening glow of the church. People calling one by one or in pairs, quietly to pray and find a peaceful presence, throughout the day and evening. This not only benefits the person lighting the candle but is also a blessing to the community.
Next Thursday, 14th May, our Holy Father the Pope, has called for a day of prayer, from all beliefs through the world for an end to COVID19. Let’s join in the world event, have a look at the announcement by pope Frances on our video. (Watch video here).
Also our Crossabeg Ballymurn Chronicle is available at the back of both churches. It is free, and the purpose of it is to give news about the things happening in our community. My hope is that as you read it maybe you might write an article for next year or give us some news about some club that you are involved in the parish.
Finally, our plan for a Facebook Group Page for all those over 18 who have been through our schools in Crossabeg and Ballymurn will be ready for action shortly. It will be announced under the title: “Do you want to continue the journey?” The aim here is, if you remember in the last years of school, I kept saying: “ask the questions, there are answers to the purpose of living”. Also I have been asked if I met up with you before, and it wasn’t in Crossabeg or Ballymurn can you be included and the answer is yes