Prayer before an examination
Dear Lord Jesus, as I take this exam,
I thank you that my value is not based
on my performance, but on your great love for me.
Come into my heart so that we can walk through
this time together.
Help me, not only with this test, but…
Prayer of Saint Patrick
Christ be near me at either hand
Christ behind, before me stand
Christ with me where ever I go
Christ around, above, below
Christ be in my heart and mind
Christ within my soul enshrined.
Christ control my wayward heart.
Christ abide and never depart.
Christ my life and only way.
…Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.
(John Muir, 1901)
Learning to discern the most important
15 minutes of your day
In order to make good decisions, it is very helpful to learn how to be attentive.
The Jesuits recommend a very short
prayer which helps you to see more and
Why Sunday Matters – Christ’s Presence Among Us:
An excerpt from the Letter of the Irish Bishops
‘Sunday has always been the day of the Lord: the day of resurrection, the day of rest, the day of Eucharist. From the very beginning of our Christian faith, Sunday has been
central to the life…
Family Prayer
Stay with us Lord,
When our Family is united,
When joy and laughter
Make life easy.
Stay with us Lord,
When there is trouble at home,
When discord and anger
Upset our peace.
Stay with us Lord,
When there is sickness at home,
When we need your courage and support.
Stay with us…
Stay with us, Lord
Walk with us, Lord,
along the road of resurrection.
Explain for us, so slow to believe
the things that Scripture says of you.
Break the bread of the Eucharist with us whenever we share our lives
with our brothers and sisters. Amen.
Holy Week and Easter Programme 2026
March 28th/29th Palm Sunday Masses as normal
with blessed Palms available in both Churches.
Tuesday March 31st; 7pm – Parish Penitential Service with confessions – Clane Parish Church
Wednesday April 1st; 3pm Clane Church – Mass with blessing of the the sick
Holy Thursday April 2nd,…