Lament, a forgotten art…

Lament, a forgotten art…

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry has been sitting over the last few weeks. It has been harrowing to listen or read what have been described as “commemorative hearings” which have reminded us how the twenty-nine people who perished and the many injured were individuals simply...
Unevenly Woke

Unevenly Woke

It is interesting to observe how words are used in our society, especially as things become more polarised. Words can become weaponised and used against people. The term, ‘woke’ is a very relevant example, but it is also of significance in terms of how we, like the...
The Road Less Travelled

The Road Less Travelled

Last summer a good friend and I spent a day in the Mournes. From the Trassey Track to Hare’s Gap, from Slieve Bearnagh to Meelmore we covered a fair bit of ground, on foot and in conversation. The gospel writers often describe contexts of unhurried conversation. In...