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Weekly Connect From: Dermot Cowhey dermot.cowhey@limerickdiocese.org 16th May, 2022: Dear Chaplains/RE Teachers, A message from Mr. Eugene Quinn, National Director, JRS Ireland and Chairperson, Limerick Integration Working Group … ‘In 2020 the Irish Network Against Racism (INAR) reported 700 racist incidents were recorded nationally on iReport.ie. Research has repeatedly highlighted underreporting of racism in Ireland. Limerick is taking a stand against racism and would like you to join us, the Limerick Integration Working Group to Root Out Racism in Limerick. ‘We are launching a campaign inviting everyone in Limerick to join us on World Diversity Day, May 21st, to help #RootOutRacismLK by talking about racism with your family, friends, colleagues or teammates. ‘To maximise the impact of the campaign we would like to ask you to support us by taking these steps. ‘STEP 1: Follow Limerick United Against Racism on social media, like share and comment: Twitter: @LKagainstracism Instagram: @limerickunitedagainstracism Facebook: @Limerick United Against Racism ‘STEP 2: Visit the website for tips and prompts to help guide you through the process of talking about racism: www.limerickunitedagainstracism.ie ‘STEP 3: On Friday 20th May have a talk about racism in your organisation, this can be over coffee, as an in-formal chat or as a scheduled meeting - whatever suits you and your organisation! ‘STEP 4: On Saturday 21st May engage with the campaign on social media by liking, sharing and commenting on our posts using the hashtag #RootOutRacismLK ‘We will be releasing content on social media everyday this week, please feel free to like, share and comment. ‘Thank you for your support, together we can Root Out Racism in Limerick and make Limerick a better place for everyone to live, work and grow.’ The Pope's Monthly Intentions for May, 2022: May: For faith-filled young people … We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generated and the dedication to service. https://www.popesprayer.va/popes-prayer-intentions To watch the Pope Video - https://youtu.be/aJpxgGQywX8 Thought for the Day: ‘There is a voice that does not use words. Listen’ (Rumi) https://www.facebook.com/dioceseoflimerick Liturgical Calendar: I sent out the May Liturgical Calendar. If you did not receive it, please let me know and I will resend. As always, we are deeply grateful to Colette O’Doherty, DA Diocese of Ferns, for her generosity in sharing these resources. Narrative 4: Please find the link below for Narrative4 Ireland- all about the story exchange. Narrative 4 Ireland was established in 2016 and is a registered Irish charity. The programme centres on stories which have an innate power to create empathy in society. Stories can shatter stereotypes and break down barriers and end hate and prejudices. This programme based on the principles of circle work has been proven to increase wellbeing in the classroom and address issues around bullying and poor youth mental health. Narrative 4 equips educators with the tools to bring empathy education techniques into their work. Worth a look! Thanks to Martina Murphy, Castletroy, for sharing. The film Fr Stu is in cinemas this week. Mark Wahlberg plays Fr Stuart Long who died in 2016 at the age of 50. He had been a boxer, an actor in Hollywood and a stand-up comedian, when a motor-bike accident led to his religious conversion and becoming a Catholic. In 2010 he was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Helena, Oregon. Mel Gibson plays his alcoholic father and there is a star turn by Jacki Weaver as his cynical mother. Thanks to Fr. Gerard Condon, DA Cloyne, for alerting us to this. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHREzAdyCPs Attachments –
If you are accessing this from the diocese website and would like to have these resources, please email dermot.cowhey@limerickdiocese.org To conclude … as we begin the windown to the end of term we might consider the importance of renewing ourselves … ‘Be gentle, patient, humble and courteous to all but especially be gentle and patient with yourself. I think that many of your troubles arise from an exaggerated anxiety, a secret impatience with your own faults; and this restlessness, when once it has got possession of your mind, is the cause of numberless trifling faults, which worry you … I would have you honest in checking and correcting yourself but, at the same time, patient under the consciousness of your frailty.’ (Pere Hyacinthe Besson)
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