Pilgrim progress- a disciple on a journey!

Our PDDM community in Ireland, present in Athlone and in Dublin Many people have never heard of our religious Congregation so here is some basic information and answers to the questions which we get asked most! Name of the Order:  Disciples of the Divine Master (PDDM) Apostolate/Charism/Mission: Strong contemplative-apostolic lifestyle of loving and active silence. A three-fold charism: the main mission is to be 'living lamps' before Jesus present in the Eucharist, offering our prayer and Adoration for the intentions of the whole world. From this Eucharistic mission, two other ministries flow: that of liturgical service and of priestly service. We promote liturgical formation and animation through the production and distribution of sacred art. Alongside this, we are involved in different ministries throughout the day, ranging from sewing and embroidering vestments, painting, sculpture, architecture, music in order that prayer may be characterized by beauty and dignity. We

Blessed are those who can laugh at themselves: they will have no end of fun. Blessed are those who can tell a mountain from a molehill: they will be saved a lot of bother. Blessed are those who know how to relax without looking for excuses: they are on the way to becoming wise. Blessed are those who know when to be quiet and listen: they will lean a lot of new things. Blessed are those who think before acting and pray before thinking: they will avoid many blunders. Happy are you when you can take small things seriously and face serious things calmly: you will go far in life. Happy are you if you can appreciate a smile and forget a frown: you will walk on the sunny side of the street. Happy are you if you can be kind in understanding the attitudes of others, even when the signs are unfavourable: you may be taken for a fool, but this is the price of charity. Happy are you if you know how to hold your tongue and smile, even when the people interrupt and contradict you or tread on you

-A surprise post-card -Espresso coffee waiting for you after lunch -Longing to see the intricate patterns of a snowflake -Being Facebooked from the graduation ceremony that you are graduating from ‘in absentia’ -A baby sparrow landing on your window-sill and serenading you as you try to prepare a Canon Law lesson -Catching up via skype with good friends who can bring out all that is good in you -The determined primrose that is growing through the cracks and the gravel -The old man who says ‘Jesus says hi!’ when I meet him coming out from the Adoration Chapel -That I took between 17,280 and 23,040 breaths today and my heart beat 103680 times during the day (maybe minus that one beat where I nearly fell on the stairs!) - The leaves in the carpark which are dancing in the wind as Autumn makes its grand entrance -Looking through photos from the past few years and seeing how God has blessed me with great people along the way -When I heard my favourite song on th

I don't usually re-post posts on my personal blog but this was too beautiful and I wanted my friends who are not on Facebook and Twitter but do follow this blog, to read this. It was written by Kimberly Baker who works in the Pro-Life Secretariat of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops.                         " Every year on November 2, the Church observes the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day). This is a time when we remember all who have died and commend their souls to God. It also reminds us that we all will face death someday, yet hope that by God’s grace, we will be welcomed before the face of the Lord. This can be a motivation to reflect on the present direction of our lives and how we are using our time in this world. It heightens awareness of the preciousness of our lives. Every soul is precious to God, who creates each person to share in his love and goodness. The psalmist profoundly captures the beauty and mystery of each pe

You are called to be a saint of God. You – yes you! You might think, how could I be a saint? I have already messed up my life, I am beyond redemption. Before you stick to your 'excuse', you might want to look at the lives of these people who allowed themselves to be open to God and to be used by God to do mighty things. They were far from 'holy'! Check this list out: Noah got drunk Abraham was too old Sarah laughed at God’s plans ... Isaac was a daydreamer Jacob was a trickster Joseph, well he was a show off in that fancy coat of his. Moses stammered Miriam gossiped Gideon was insecure Samson – let’s just say ‘my, my my, Delilah!’ Rahab was a prostitute Ruth was a foreigner David was an adulterer and murdered Bathsheba’s husband. Isaiah...er, preached naked for three years Jeremiah struggled with depression Jonah ran from God... and in the New Testament: Zaccheus was too small the woman at the well had had five husbands Martha was