Christmas day 25th December 2017 and all is well.
We had a feast on the eve of Christmas, danish style and then highlighted the day with evening Mass.
What a splendid way to welcome the Christ Child; a Church filled to capacity with friends, neighbours and visitors.
The Choir sang carols and hymns as an introduction to the evening.
Fr. Donal carried the 'Baby image' in procession up to the Altar and placed it in the Crib. Then the Mass began. The readings told us of the journey of the Holy Family looking for a place to stay, a good reminder of so many displaced people looking for a home.
I had the privilege of being one of the ministers of the Eucharist and was so impressed with all who participated, young and old alike.
Faith in Ireland may be weak at times, yet still alive and wonderful to see in the hearts of all who respond to the call to share in the Birthday of Christ.
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