Mizen Parish

Noreen Levis
March 13, 2020

Weekend Masses Cancelled

Noreen Levis

Bishop Fintan Gavin has written to priests of the Diocese of Cork and Ross with norms to be effected in response to the spread of the Coronavirus. “Following the announcement of measures to protect public health which have been announced by the Government today, the Irish Bishops’ Conference has issued norms, which I would ask […]

March 13, 2020

Pope Francis’s prayer to Mary during coronavirus pandemic.

Noreen Levis

O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need, and we are sure you will provide […]

March 13, 2020

A Compassionate Heart.

Noreen Levis

How well do you offer true compassion?  Do you see the hurt of others and seek to be there for them, encouraging them in Christ?  And when you suffer, do you allow the compassion of others to flood your soul?  Do you allow the Mercy of God to reach out to you through them?  Or […]

March 12, 2020

Ballydehob Confirmation.

Noreen Levis

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who received the sacrament of confirmation today in St Brigid’s Church Ballydehob. Thank you to all who made this such a happy occasion.    

March 12, 2020

Growing in Our Desire for Jesus.

Noreen Levis

Reflect, upon the ways in which you do sense a real knowledge of Jesus.  What does that knowledge of Him do to you?  Allow it to move from your head to your heart, and from your heart to all your affections.  Allow Him to work on you, to draw you and to envelop you in […]

March 11, 2020

The Mercy of God.

Noreen Levis

Reflect upon the incomprehensible workings of grace today.  Face the great mystery of God’s infinite Mercy.  Let yourself become aware of this mystery so that you will begin to know that you do not know.  And in that realization, you will be one step closer to understanding the Mercy of God. Lord, Your ways are […]

March 10, 2020

Prayers to Saints Anthony, Martin, & Padre Pio.

Noreen Levis

Unfailing prayer to St. Anthony. O Holy St. Anthony gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of […]

March 10, 2020

Our Littleness and Nothingness.

Noreen Levis

Today, do not be offended or afraid to acknowledge your “nothingness.”  If it does not sit well with you at first, beg God for grace to see yourself as you are without Him.  You will quickly see that without our divine Savior, you are truly miserable in every way.  This is the starting point to […]

March 9, 2020

Struggles Tempt Us to Doubt.

Noreen Levis

Reflect upon how well you handle daily struggles and adversity.  Do you remain confident each and every day that our Merciful Lord is there for you as the source of peace and serenity in the midst of a turbulent ocean?  Make an act of trust in Him this day and watch as He brings calm […]

March 7, 2020

Remembering our Emigrants at Mass on St Patrick’s Day.

Noreen Levis

On St Patrick’s Day we would like to remember our Emigrants in prayer in a special way. We invite parishioners to place names of family members who have emigrated to other countries into a basket on the alter. Everyone welcome.    

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