St Patrick's Church Kenmare

30/08/2026

Just like those early disciples and apostles there’s an important work to continue. You and I are part of that bunch of followers – ordinary people – let’s keep that in mind – as we reach out to others, each and every day of our lives

Just like those early disciples and apostles there’s an important work to continue. You and I are part of that bunch of followers – ordinary people – let’s keep that in mind – as we reach out to others, each and every day of our lives.

30/08/2026

23/08/2026

Cambridge dictionary definition: ‘Conform’ - to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour that are expected by a group or society. So what are the world’s standards of behaviour?

Cambridge dictionary definition: ‘Conform’ - to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour that are expected by a group or society.

16/08/2026

https://www.kduchurches.org/praying-together-16th-august-2026/
We share the shame of both if we fail to address the divisive hatred within our own purportedly Christian ‘tribe’ before condemning others. For Scripture also says Judge not lest ye yourself be judged (Matthew 7:1). Jesus Himself makes it clear that hypocrisy has no place in a Kingdom founded upon love.

We share the shame of both if we fail to address the divisive hatred within our own purportedly Christian ‘tribe’ before condemning others. For Scripture also says Judge not lest ye yourself be judged (Matthew 7:1). Jesus Himself makes it clear that hypocrisy has no place in a Kingdom founded up...

09/08/2026

Trusting Jesus and obeying His call takes commitment, it takes faith, it takes the courage to face antagonism, discomfort and sometimes suffering. But if we’re afraid of risking our beautiful feet getting wet, and hoping someone else will, there’s no point in us praying ‘Thy Kingdom come’ – ‘cos it won’t.

Trusting Jesus and obeying His call takes commitment, it takes faith, it takes the courage to face antagonism, discomfort and sometimes suffering.

26/07/2026

Just cling to the promise that neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord

Just cling to the promise that neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord

19/07/2026

https://www.kduchurches.org/pray-together-19th-july-2026/
Someone made a list of the sufferings of this present time: a sinning, sighing, sobbing world filled with cancer, murder, violence, anger, relational ruptures, dementia, grief, physical, mental and genetic disorders. Sadly, this is the reality we live in. Without hope, we cannot survive. But in Christ alone, our Saviour, redeemer and friend, our hope is found.

We define hope as ‘to want something to happen or to be true, and have a good reason to think that it might’.

12/07/2026

https://www.kduchurches.org/praying-together-12th-july-2026/
But the real task to which godparents promise is to ensure that the newly-baptised are supported in their Christian growth, by prayer, advice and example. Because living that Christian life is hard, with obstacles and temptations along the way.

But the real task to which godparents promise is to ensure that the newly-baptised are supported in their Christian growth, by prayer, advice and example.

05/07/2026

Our Lord challenges us to love as He loves us – but with a difference. The dance He leads gives us a choice. We obey His command, but not as slaves – instead, he invites us to be willing servants, alongside the freedom to always ask and reason together with Him as we choose our actions.

We obey His command, but not as slaves – instead, he invites us to be willing servants, alongside the freedom to always ask and reason together with Him as we choose our actions. Therein lies the path to Wisdom, and in God’s Wisdom lies gentleness, humility and rest for our souls.

21/06/2026

‘You are of more value than many sparrows.’
Yes perhaps we are – but that doesn’t mean that sparrows have no value at all. Neither does it mean that we can ignore their wellbeing. They are beautiful creatures created by God, and He cares for them as He cares for all things he has made. And He trusts us to do the same.

‘You are of more value than many sparrows.’ Yes perhaps we are – but that doesn’t mean that sparrows have no value at all.