The Meaning of Christmas
Wishing every home in the parish a glorious Christmas. Thinking of all of our relatives and friends who are unable to be with us this year. You are truly with us in spirit.
Here is the translation of a wonderful traditional carol from the Aran Islands, Cuireadh do Mhuire by Máirtín Ó Direáin – A simple yet powerful message.
An Invitation To Mary
Do you know, O Mary
Where you will go this year
To look for shelter for your Holy Infant
At a time when every door is shut in your face
By the hate and the pride of human kind?
Be pleased to accept
An invitation from us
To an island in the sea
Far away in the west
There will be bright candles
Lighting in every window
And a turf fire.
Season’s Greetings, Brosna.
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