Aughaval Group of Parishes

  The Calling of Saint James and Saint John James Tissot, 1850  Brooklyn Museum  Public domain,  https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10195838 Today’s gospel     Luke 9:51-56 When the days drew near for him [Jesus] to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. And he sent messengers ahead of him.  On their way they entered a village of the Samaritans to make ready for him; but they did not receive him, because his face was set towards Jerusalem. When his disciples James and John saw it, they said, ‘Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?’  But he turned and rebuked them. Then  they went on to another village. Saints James and John, Sons of Thunder from  Armenian Hymnal,  completed in Constantinople on August 15, 1678 [AE 1127],  by the priest Yakob Pēligratc‘i. Walters Art Museum Illuminated Manuscripts.  Public domain via Wikimedia Commons https:...

Please see below for the Regular Patten of Services in the Aughaval Parishes. 29 September, Saint Michael and All Angels Collect of the Day Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted the ministries  of angels and mortals in a wonderful order:  Grant that as your holy angels always serve you in heaven,  so, at your command,  they may help and defend us on earth;  through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Wounded Angel by Hugo Simberg, 1903 voted Finland's "national painting" during 2006   Photograph: Finnish National Gallery / Hannu Aaltonen.  Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=686532 Today's gospel      John 1:47-51 When Jesus saw Nathanael coming towards him, he said of him, ‘Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!’    Nathanael asked him, ‘Where did you come to know me?’    Jesus answered, ‘I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.’...

  Today's gospel Lazarus at the Rich Man's Gate  Fyodor Bronnikov, 1886 Publc domain,  via Wikimedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9882122 Luke 16: 19-31 ‘There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man’s table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. The poor man died and was carried away by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where he was being tormented, he looked up and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus by his side. He called out, “Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in agony in these flames.”     But Abraham said, “Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, ...

  This evening:  The Rt Revd Michael Burrows, Bishop of Tuam, Limerick & Killaloe, will preside at Holy Communion in Turlough Church at 7pm. You are warmly invited. There will be tea after the service.  Turlough Rd, Drumdaff, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 XN53 Betrayal of Christ Painting in Holy Cross Church in Platanissa, Cyprus, dated 1494 - Andreas Stylianou und Judith A. Stylianou: The Painted Churches of Cyprus. Trigraph, London 1985, Public domain, via  https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19448211 Today's gospel      Luke 9:43-45 And all were astounded at the greatness of God. While everyone was amazed at all that he [Jesus] was doing, he said to his disciples, ‘Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands.’ But they did not understand this saying; its meaning was concealed from them, so that they could not perceive it.   And they were afraid to ask him about this saying. S...

  Today's gospel, Friday 26 Sept:  From violence to nonviolence, hatred to peace Luke 9:18-22 Once when Jesus  was praying alone, with only the disciples near him, he asked them, ‘Who do the crowds say that I am?’ They answered, ‘John the Baptist; but others, Elijah; and still others, that one of the ancient prophets has arisen.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Peter answered, ‘The Messiah  of God.’ He sternly ordered and commanded them not to tell anyone, saying, ‘The Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.’ A thought for the day Peter (Saint Peter), who  features in today's gospel  is one of the most interesting biblical characters and disciples. His declaration  in reply to Jesus' question, "But who do  you   say that I am?", is known as the Confession of Saint Peter - "[You are] t he Mes...

  Thursday 25 September Herod and Jesus      ‘John I beheaded; but who is this...?' Map showing the kingdom of Herod the Great, father of Herod in today's godpel by The British Library  Image from page 157 of  'The Holy Land in Geography and in History. [With maps and plans.]',  No restrictions https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=66069026 Today's gospel      Luke 9:7-9 Now Herod the ruler  heard about all that had taken place, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead, by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the ancient prophets had arisen. Herod said, ‘John I beheaded; but who is this about whom I hear such things?’  And he tried to see him. Sacred Space You can find a gentle prayer guide and reflection here: https://sacredspace.com/daily-prayer/2025-09-25/ Christian Art https://christian.art/daily-gospel-reading/luke-9-7-9-2025/ Notices ...