Holy Trinity Parish

Just a gentle reminder of our invitation to you all to come spend time with Jesus in Adoration.
Bring your burdens… your joys… your questions… your silence.
Just come.
In Adoration, Jesus:

• Gives peace to troubled hearts
• Offers clarity when we feel lost or overwhelmed
• Brings healing to our souls, our families, and our relationships
• Strengthens faith and deepens our love for Him
• Fills us with a sense of purpose, hope, and joy

So if you are free please come join us at 7pm in Holy Trinity Church, Donaghmede

There is something rather unfair in how history has remembered Thomas the Apostle. He has been branded “the doubter”, as if that one moment defined his entire discipleship. And yet, we do not speak of 'Peter the Denier', nor of 'Judas the Betrayer' in quite the same way. Thomas’ so-called “doubt” was not cynicism or refusal... it was honesty. He simply didn't know what was going on post-Resurrection and so he simply asked questions. I think we probably would have done the same. He wanted to understand. And in doing so, he gave voice to what so many others were perhaps thinking but did not dare to say.

In today’s Gospel of John, we meet Thomas again, not in doubt, but in clarity of questioning: “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” It is a deeply human question, again direct, sincere, searching. And because Thomas asks it, Jesus gives one of the most profound theological revelations in all of Scripture: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” Without Thomas’ question, we might never have received these words in quite the same way. His question opens the door to one of the Church’s greatest theological treasures: that we cannot know God unless we know Jesus. Perhaps, then, instead of Thomas the Doubter, we might see him as Thomas the Seeker... the one who reminds us that faith often begins not with certainty, but with the courage to ask.

We invite those of you who would like to join the new Prayer & Reflection group in the Parish.

The first gathering will take place in the Bungalow on Thursday 7th May 26 at 7:00pm

Everyone is welcome to attend

GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY – VOCATIONS SUNDAY

“Every vocation is an immeasurable gift for the Church and for those who receive it with joy.” – Pope Leo XIV, Message for the 63rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2026

In his message for this year’s World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Leo XIV reminds us that vocation is an “interior discovery” of God’s gift, planted deep within our hearts and nurtured through prayer, listening, and trust. He encourages all of us to create a spirit of faith, prayer, and support, so that God’s call may be heard and generously embraced.

We give thanks that, in the Archdiocese of Dublin, there are currently three seminarians, along with others discerning a call to the priesthood this year. Their generous “yes” is a powerful sign of hope for our Church and our communities. Let us keep them in our prayers, and also remember all those considering a vocation to the priesthood, religious life, lay ministry, or family life. May they find the courage to pause, listen, and follow the voice of the Good Shepherd.

May this Good Shepherd Sunday be a moment of encouragement and support, where vocations are welcomed, nurtured, and allowed to flourish among us.

If you know of someone who may be considering the priesthood, please encourage them to contact the vocations team: Fr Séamus at [email protected] or Fr Bill at [email protected].

There are times in life when we realise that we are walking in the wrong direction. We drift into habits or choices that do not quite fit us, and something within us begins to stir. A restlessness. We sense that we are moving away from where we should be, and we know that it is wrong, but we still continue heading in the wrong direction. Often it is not deliberate though. Often it starts just with disappointment, with hurt, with confusion. Our emotions cloud our vision, and we find ourselves walking away when we should perhaps be staying… or turning back.

That is what happens to the disciples in the Gospel of Luke as they make their way to Emmaus. The two disciples are walking away from Jerusalem, leaving behind the very place where everything is about to change. The Cross has shattered their hopes, and in that heaviness, they forget the promise of resurrection. All they could focus on was seeing Jesus dead on the cross, and they forgot about the promise of the Resurrection, so they just left the very place where they should have remained. How often it is the same for us: sorrow clouds our memory, disappointment narrows our vision, and we find ourselves walking away from what we most deeply need.

Then the risen Christ does something beautiful: he does not call them back from a distance, but walks beside them on their mistaken path. He listens. He allows them to speak, even though their story is incomplete. He walks with them in the wrong direction first before he even speaks. And perhaps there is a lesson here for us: when we see others walking in the wrong direction, we may be called to do the same: to walk with them for a while, to listen patiently… and then, gently, to help them find their way back.

A truly beautiful and prayerful evening was shared at our Lenten Youth Night tonight.

It was a lovely gathering, gently guided by our Youth Team, who led us so thoughtfully through moments of reflection, music, silence, and prayer. Their care and leadership created a space where people could simply arrive, be still, and encounter God.

We are so grateful to Damian, Kate, Ciarán, Paddy and Re*****on, along with our Alpha Youth and Youth Choir, for the heart, time, and faith they brought to the evening.

A quiet, grace-filled night — and a reminder of the powerful witness of our young people. ✨