Come & See Inspirations (C&SI)

Pentecost is one of the great feasts of the liturgical year and brings to a close the season Easter where we celebrate the manifestation of the Holy Spirit into the church and the need for the church to go out into the world. 
In part one of this weeks podcast we go through the up coming liturgical odds and ends as well as flagging some up coming events on the calendar for local listeners in West Limerick. 
In part two, we share a reflection from Word On Fire Ministries where Bishop Robert Barron focus on the fifth chapter of St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians, where you find what Paul calls “the fruits of the Spirit,” which he contrasts with “the works of the flesh.” Maybe you’re struggling and wondering, “What should I do? What path do I take?” Whatever is giving rise to the fruits of the Spirit in you is the path you want—and whatever is giving rise to the works of the flesh, stay away from. 
In part three as always we pause and reflect on the Sunday gospel which is from taken from the gospel of John (John 20:19-23) and is John's account of the appearance of Jesus to the disciples in the Upper Room after the Resurrection, the Giving of the Spirit and John's account of the Great Commission which we also heard about in last Sunday's gospel from Matthew. 
Local dates for the calendar:
30th May - Fundraiser for the Dominican Community in Limerick with a concert at Greenhills hotel with music by Jimmy Buckley.
6th June - All Ireland Rosary Rally at Knock
10th - 12th June - Triduum to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Robertstown Church in St Senan's Parish on N69.
19th - 27th June - Limerick's Solemn Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help at the Redemptorist Church in Limerick city
11th July - Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock
24th - 29th October - Limerick Youth Pilgrimage to Assis and Rome

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Pentecost is one of the great feasts of the liturgical year and brings to a close the season Easter where we celebrate the manifestation of the Holy Spirit into the church and the need for the church to go out into the world. 
In this weeks podcast excerpt, we share a reflection from Word On Fire Ministries where Bishop Robert Barron focus on the fifth chapter of St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians, where you find what Paul calls “the fruits of the Spirit,” which he contrasts with “the works of the flesh.” Maybe you’re struggling and wondering, “What should I do? What path do I take?” Whatever is giving rise to the fruits of the Spirit in you is the path you want—and whatever is giving rise to the works of the flesh, stay away from.  
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On this week's podcast we are sharing an interview from "A Question of Faith" podcast from TheWay.ie with Fr Patrick Cahill who reflects on the age old question of why suffering exists
In part one we have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends for the coming week including saints of the week and some local notices.
In part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday Gospel which this week is Matthew's account of the Ascension of the Lord (Matthew 28:16-20) with the very consoling promise that Jesus is with us always, to the end of time. 
Why do we suffer?
The A Question of Faith podcast (available on YouTube and Spotify) features broadcaster Wendy Grace in conversation with a range of guests who grapple with some of the big questions in regard our search for meaning and truth.  These questions are echoed in the scriptures and each episode has biblical question that resonates with the title question.

In this episode retreat leader Father Patrick Cahill of the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly, reflects on the reality and nature of suffering and how what the Christian faith has to say about suffering.

The biblical quote are the words of Jesus from the Cross – ‘My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?’ (Mt 27:46)

“This is not about solving the mystery of suffering …  It’s about walking with it, seeing how God can work even through pain, and recognising that our wounds can become windows.” - Fr Patrick Cahill
Text us at +353 874668950 or email at [email protected]

On this week's podcast we are sharing an interview from "A Question of Faith" podcast from TheWay.ie with Fr Patrick Cahill who reflects on the age old question of why suffering exists
The A Question of Faith podcast (available on YouTube and Spotify) features broadcaster Wendy Grace in conversation with a range of guests who grapple with some of the big questions in regard our search for meaning and truth.  These questions are echoed in the scriptures and each episode has biblical question that resonates with the title question.

In this episode retreat leader Father Patrick Cahill of the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly, reflects on the reality and nature of suffering and how what the Christian faith has to say about suffering.

The biblical quote are the words of Jesus from the Cross – ‘My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?’ (Mt 27:46)

“This is not about solving the mystery of suffering …  It’s about walking with it, seeing how God can work even through pain, and recognising that our wounds can become windows.” - Fr Patrick Cahill
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On this weeks podcast excerpt John and Shane take a spin around the globe looking at various stories from across the Catholic News-sphere which caught our eye. 
Seoul names patron saints for WYD 2027, highlighting faith amid struggle and witness.
A Summary of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Africa 
With a new Archbishop of Canturbury enthroned on 25 March 2026, during her visit to the Vatican - Pope: Anglicans and Catholics must continue working to overcome differences 
Exposition of the relics of St Francis in the 800th anniversary of his death 
Assisted Suicide Bill Fails in the House of Lords
Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis on 24 September 
New data of Annuario Pontificio 2026 shows Catholics growing in Africa 
World’s Oldest Nun Turns 113 and Reveals Secret to Long Life: ‘My Whole Mind Is on God’ 
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