gerard moloney
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Redemptorist. Living with chronic pain. pro-church reform, social justice advocate, book lover
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We have just had 45 Ukrainians for supper in the monastery. They are currently staying in temporary accommodation in Limerick.
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My mother, the rock and heartbeat of our family, passed away gently at 7.55 this morning. We are grief stricken but full of gratitude for her life and example, and that her suffering is no more. I know she will receive the reward of her long life of love.
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I find it hard to believe that I am 60 years old today. I don’t know where the time has gone. I hope that, as I’ve aged, I have become kinder, wiser, and less dogmatic. My family organised a delightful party for me yesterday.
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Devastating news today from the Philippines that the head of our Cebu Redemptorist province Fr Nico Perez, who spent 2013/14 in Dublin, has died from Covid. He was only 44.
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My aunt Celia (Sr Margaret Mary) died last night in Cork. She packed so much into her 92 years. She taught for decades in the Philippines and Kenya. We have pics of her with notorious Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos (though she was no fan). A warm, kind, generous lady. RIP.
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In all my 60 plus years, I have never felt as worried about the state of the world as I am in 2024.
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If Musk lets Trump back, I would find it hard to remain on this platform.
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As I ramble around Limerick city, I love to hear so many languages being spoken, and to see such a young and multicultural population, such a difference from my monochrome youth.
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Two wonderful additions to the family arrived last night, identical twin grandnephews, Oran and Oisin Mumford. Their dad is so pleased and proud, he is tempted to decorate the sides of his car with the legend: Mumford & Sons.
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Our Redemptorist church here in Limerick has now raised almost 600,000 euros for Ukraine, a truly wonderful response.
#Ukriane
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An irate man rang three times last night to complain about my homily. He was unhappy that I spoke about racist attitudes towards immigrants. I should have talked about our own unemployed and about abortion,he said, and not about those foreigners.
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A little Ukrainian boy who arrived in Limerick last night after a difficult 6 day trip from the east of the country was heartbroken when his pet Guinea pig died after the long journey. We are trying to console him by giving the pet a decent burial in our back garden today.
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Half the congregation at our weekend masses are people whose families arrived here from overseas, from India, the Philippines, Africa, Eastern Europe, South America. They are full of life, warmth and energy. They are building up our country and church. I’m thrilled they are here.
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I hope to see the end of Wallace and Daly as MEPs after today’s vote.
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Whoever came up with the concept of The Wild Atlantic Way deserves a medal. It was a brilliant idea that has worked so well.
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There is a tremendous crowd of Ukrainians in our church this morning for Mass to celebrate the Eastern Easter Sunday. They have come from far and wide.
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The Peter McVerry Trust gave 1,200 people keys to their own home last year. A great achievement.
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Suffered a blow out on a busy road near Tuam last night as I returned from Mayo. I was waiting for over an hour for AA to rescue me (being one-handed, I can’t change tires, etc myself) when a couple in a van pulled up and saved me. There are so many Good Samaritans around.
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Those who have heaped racist abuse on Rhasidat Adeleke are contemptible. Most of them are cowardly online trolls Rhasidat makes me proud to be Irish. They make me ashamed to be Irish.
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My table buddy for the past 5 years died last night. Pat O’Connell was diagnosed with terminal cancer in November. The suddenness of his passing, though a blessing for him, is shocking. I thank God for his long life of service and love in Ireland and in the Philippines. RIP Pat.
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Michael O’Connor, the oldest member of our community here in Limerick at almost 94, died this morning. A Kerry man, he edited Reality magazine in the 1960s and was sacked after drawing the ire of John Charles McQuaid, which of course was to his credit. RIP.
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Awful election results in Holland. The world is becoming a very nasty place.
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At our four weekend masses we took in approx 20,000 euros for Ukraine, an extraordinary figure. Our total fundraising will approach 250,000 euros. Every cent is going to the Redemptorists in Ukraine. No overheads. People are so generous.
#Ukraine
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I can’t stop thinking about those poor girls killed in Co Monaghan on the way to their prom, no doubt all dressed up and full of excitement. Praying for them and their families and the others who were injured.
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My wonderful mother has entered the last phase of her long life of love. We have spent the night holding vigil by her bedside. Just a matter of hours, unless she confounds us, as she is capable of doing. Tears, prayers, hand-holding, gentle words of comfort and love.
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This morning six years ago my father died unexpectedly. A warm, gentle man, we still miss him terribly.
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People who act shocked that a priest would bless a gay couple but have no problem with him blessing a crooked businessman are hypocrites, Pope Francis says.
Well said, holy father.
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I hope the official who did not give the young black competitor her medal is no longer a representative of Gymnastics Ireland. That official’s behaviour and the organisation’s refusal to apologise are shameful.
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Heartbreaking stories from our Redemptorists in Ukraine - of anxious young couples coming to be married, of mothers looking for missing loved ones, of young soldiers in tears in confession because they don’t want to shoot other human beings.
#Ukraine
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All Ireland hurling final Sunday was always my father’s favourite day of the year. It didn’t matter who was playing, he took the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin to enjoy the day and celebrate the wonderful game. I think of him today.
#AllIrelandFinal
#hurling
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On the feast of St Brigid, we pray that women will be able soon to exercise real and equal authority in our church.
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On this feast of All Saints, I remember with loving gratitude all those good people who lived lives of love, tenderness, mercy and compassion, ordinary people too many to number who were saints next door.
#AllSaintsDay
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Another birthday today, and I remember especially my mother who was in labour with me, her first born, for four days in one of those “nursing homes” mothers went to back then, and how she suffered terribly. I was left with a disability and she was left physically damaged also.
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Today the Irish Redemptorists are mourning the loss of Fr Peter Flannery, who was a member of our community in Limerick. Peter was a fine preacher and parish missioner who did great work over many years. He was also a wonderful friend. I’m sure God’s given him a warm welcome.
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Received my first vaccination this morning. Wonderfully expeditious. The most friendly, solicitous staff. The army keeping everything running smoothly.
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Five years ago today my mother died. RIP. I still miss her terribly.
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I fell while on my morning walk and broke my right shoulder. As I have very little use of my left arm, I am now almost completely helpless.
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It’s one year today since my mother died. I miss her and think of her and pray for her every single day.
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We cancelled our subscription to the Sunday Times in protest at the racist cartoon of Joe Biden - right out of Punch magazine - that its sister paper ran during the week.
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Very little coverage of the DUP implosion in today’s UK press, demonstrating that the North doesn’t figure large in the UK consciousness. It might as well be another country (which of course it is).
#DUPMeltdown
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Mourning the unexpected passing of my second table companion Fr James Murphy who during his almost 92 years had laboured in the Philippines, Canada and Ireland. RIP. He led a life well lived.
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Shannon airport is a dream. If you can at all, choose Shannon over Dublin every time.
#Shannon
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My Uncle Tom, my dad’s younger brother, died unexpectedly last night. RIP. A warm, gentle, kind man who has gone to his eternal reward.
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Off to celebrate Mass in a Limerick convent. It’s a shame that these women, because they are women, are not permitted to lead a celebration of their own.
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Interesting that if Sunak becomes Tory leader and Leo becomes Taoiseach again next month, then men of Indian heritage will be prime minister in both Ireland and the UK. What would the old imperialists make of it?
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As soon as Musk starts charging people to use this platform, I will, with regret, delete my account.
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My darling mother has been committed to the earth from whence she came. Unable to tweet about it today but will tomorrow. Thanks to all of you for your support. As
@HelenORahilly
observed in a similar context last week, this medium is capable of great good in times like this.
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Mourning the death of another of my Redemptorist brothers here in Limerick. Fr Joe McLoughlin went to his eternal reward unexpectedly last night. A vivacious, down-to-earth, sports-loving, scripture scholar, Joe ministered for many years in Brazil. We shall miss him hugely. RIP.
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I’m in Dromantine outside Newry at a gathering of Redemptorists as we seek to plot our way forward. All prayers and positive thoughts welcome.
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Georgia, the state where the KKK was dominant for so long, sends an African American and a Jew to the Senate and a Catholic to the White House.
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Some people become more conservative as they age. I am traveling in the opposite direction.
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Pope Francis has been taken to hospital for tests. He is in my prayers. We need him to stay around for at least another couple of years to see the synodality synod through.
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Two Ukrainian Redemptorist sisters will be arriving in Limerick next week. Both are refugees themselves and will help care for Ukrainian refugees in Limerick.
#UkraineUnderAtta
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#Ukraina
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Several times a day, I find myself saying, ‘Oh, I must tell/ask Mam about that,’ only to then remember that she is with us no longer. Grief and loss are tough.
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I can’t imagine what it must feel like to be trapped in Gaza. Praying for the advent of peace with justice.
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This is the feast of Padre Pio, a man who in his day was also silenced by the Vatican.
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Sad to announce the death of my cousin John Kelly, Cappawhite, Co Tipperary. A retired school principal, John won an All-Ireland senior hurling medal with Tipperary in 1971. A wonderful, gentle man. RIP.
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On this International Women’s Day, I pray for full equality between women and men in the world and in the church, and that nobody will be discriminated against based on gender, sexuality, age, or race.
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Must confess I’m feeling down these days. The lockdown is taking its toll. Add back pain to it and it’s a lot.
Thank God today for the lovely sunshine.
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Happy St Patrick’s day to one and all. Hopefully, hopefully, we will be able to celebrate it in style next year.
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Amy Coney Barrett may be qualified for the US Supreme Court, but if she had strong moral character, if she had integrity, she would not have so eagerly said yes to a man who has no respect for women, minorities or the rule of law.
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Fair play to Twitter for finally, at long last, standing up to Trump. It must not allow itself to be bullied by Trump or his henchmen.
#Twitter
#TrumpMeltdown
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It is two years today since my beloved mother died. How quickly time goes by.
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I was in our church when an older man I did not know came up to me and handed me an envelope. “A little contribution to the Hamper Appeal,” he said. Then he walked away. The envelope contained 3000 euros. Another example of people’s goodness this Christmas.
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I think President Higgins is absolutely within his rights to not attend the service celebrating the partition of this island, especially when the invitation did not refer to him by his proper title.
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Limerick hurling star Diarmuid Byrnes and myself receiving goods for the Redemptorist Hamper Appeal. We thank Diarmuid for taking time out to help us.
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Today I pray for an end to misogyny, toxic masculinity, abuse, glass ceilings and all forms of discrimination against women. I pray for an end to systematic discrimination against women in the Catholic Church.
#InternationalWomensDay
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Remembering JFK today, a great president lost so cruelly, and remembering also my Redemptorist confrere Alex Reid, who did so much for the peace process, who died 10 years ago today.
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Alleluia. Time to smoke the Cuban cigar I’ve been holding onto until Trump was gone.
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Happy Easter to everyone. May you experience the joy of Easter this day and every day.
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It’s three weeks since my mother died. The tears are not as plentiful but I think about her all the time and the pain hurts.
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I wish that church people would talk less about sex - maybe not talk about it at all for a while - and focus instead on the gospel message of God’s infinite compassion and love.
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This day 40 years ago, I began my journey with the Redemptorists. Young, innocent, full of zeal. Such a long time.
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Off to Ballyferriter now for a week of Kerry hospitality, together with a large assortment of family covering three generations.
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There is no doubt that politics today is not for the faint hearted. The atmosphere, especially online, is toxic. I imagine many good people will think twice about getting involved, which is very sad indeed.
#LeoVaradkar
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The new Covid numbers are so disappointing. It seems some people are not making the same sacrifices as others.
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I have no time or respect now for those who refuse to be vaccinated. A deluded, selfish crowd.
#COVID19
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The bravery of that nun and all those young and old people who have been standing up to the brutal military regime in Myanmar is inspirational.
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I read some appalling, ignorant, anti-Irish comments by some Brexiteers yesterday, and then I watched an All Ireland hurling final that showed this country at its very best. Two teams talented, passionate, decent, respectful and utterly committed, young men who make you proud.
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The amount of antisemitism around these days is appalling. It is acceptable to criticise the actions of the government of Israel and its military. It is never acceptable to attack the Jewish people simply for being Jewish.
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I feel so sorry for those far from home, those who are lonely and alone this Christmas, those worried about the virus. Though not able to visit my loved ones, I am lucky to be in a house with 16 confreres. I pray that 2021 will be a better, more joyful year for all of us.
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It’s such a wet morning here in Limerick that not even Frank McCourt could do it justice.
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Thinking of those brave people in Moscow who have turned out for Aleksei Navalny’s funeral. I hope I would be as brave.
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Just had my second Covid vaccination at Limerick racecourse. Huge numbers but efficient operation.
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I’m off to Dublin today to do a bit of Holy Week work in Kilmacud parish. I lived in Rathgar for almost 25 years and miss it a lot. It will be great to revisit my old stumping grounds.
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I have always felt that, except in the case of martyrdom, nobody, no matter how charismatic, should be canonised by the church until, say, 50 years after his or her death. A rush to canonise anyone, including recently deceased popes, is never wise.
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My Aunt Stasia, my dad’s last remaining sibling, died yesterday evening. RIP. Warm, generous, caring, loving, she was a beautiful person who will be hugely missed.
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Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil, whose diocese Pope Francis will visit today, is a Redemptorist who was professed in Dundalk in 1997.
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Delighted that Pope Francis has fired crazy Texas bishop Strickland. Francis’ patience has finally run out.
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It’s great to be able to welcome people back to church today after such a long absence. I’ll be celebrating the Eucharist with them at 8.00 am.
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We have just finished packing 6000 hampers for the needy of Limerick with money raised through our Christmas Poor Appeal. A tremendous response.
#Redemptorists
#Limerick
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A shameful pair.
Mick Wallace and Clare Daly were among just 13 MEPs to reject EU parliament resolution to condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Another family member arrived at 4.57 this morning. We welcome my grandniece Erin Collins into the family and congratulate her proud mum Ciara and dad Paul, and thank God that both mother and child are healthy,
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I cannot bring myself to read anything about Trump’s acquittal and I won’t.
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