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Sunday, December 10, 2017

Happy Memories of Ireland Video with Stories and Music about Celtic Spirituality by Jack Meehan

https://youtu.be/SJK6kwq3d8s
Features beautiful landscapes of the Aran Islands, the breathtaking mountains and lakes of Connemara, Cliffs of Moher. Explore sacred sites of Celtic Saints such as St. Enda's well, St. Gobnait's Church and St. Patrick's holy mountain.   Jack  narrates  the characteristics of Celtic spirituality through the lens of our Irish family heritage. Enjoy some beautiful Irish tunes like Galway Bay, Danny Boy, the Rose of Tralee and many more played by Jack and Dan Hallissey.  This program aired on Godtalk on public access TV in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC . I wrote a book about Celtic spirituality, Praying with Celtic Spirituality, available on online retailers including
amazon. https://smile.amazon.com/Praying-Celtic-Women-Bridget-Meehan/dp/0764809296/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_g2609328962?_encoding=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0&ie=UTF8

Friday, November 24, 2017

"Grandpa's Stories of Ireland" with Katie, Danny and Grandpa Meehan



https://youtu.be/BnQiWOIKsTY

Hilarious 3 take beginning, but hang in there, Grandpa tells great stories of chasing rabbits near Ballyroan, Ireland.
Very funny!

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Mary D. Meehan RIP: A Prayer for Your Passing into God's Embrace

May the long time sun
Shine upon you,
All love surround you,
And the pure light  that is within you
Guide your way home.
Mary D. and John Meehan in Portlaoise, Ireland

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On January 15th, Mary D. Meehan died in Ireland after a three year struggle with cancer. I visited with Mary and John, her husband, who is my first cousin, and with their wonderful family in their home in Portlaoise in August. Mary told me that she was grateful for the prayers of our Mary Mother of Jesus Catholic Community. “I need all the prayers I can get.” she said with a smile.

Mary’s positive attitude during the many months of chemo therapy, profound faith and outreach to others with cancer were an inspiration to all. Mary didn’t wear a wig. She collected for raffles in the neighborhood, and spoke openly about her struggles with cancer. During a recent phone conversation, John shared that they were deeply touched by the loving support of their family and neighbors.

 “Upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom, a light has shone,” Isaiah wrote in the Hebrew Scripture. Suffering put Mary, her family and neighbors, and all of us in the company of angels. God comes to us in the hard times, weeps with us in our losses, and comforts us through the kindness and courage of those around us.

Mary, you will be missed by your family and all who have had the blessing of knowing you. Rest in peace.

Bridget Mary Meehan
Sarasota, Florida