I will let the pictures speak for themselves,a great prayerful special day had by all... View attachment 1235 View attachment 1230 View attachment 1236 View attachment 1237 View attachment 1234 View attachment 1233 View attachment 1238 View attachment 1232 View attachment 1231
Look, there is Mary's remnant army of Ireland climbing that mountain thanks for sharing. Ireland is such a beautiful country!
You know PS, that the tradition is to walk barefoot to the top of the mountain. To give reparation for sin. The practice has kind of died out these days but some hardy souls give it a lash.http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6155/6142417520_fb5fc5403d_z.jpg
You don't need to go barefoot when those flies eat you. They have buzz saws for teeth. I wish I had been there. But am looking forward to the mass at Streull Wells.
As I stood at the foot of the mountain I was a bit down that I had not brought a cross to carry and I was also feeling ashamed that I was wearing climbing shoes but I picked myself up focusing that I was under strict orders from my wife that she wanted me safe and that she didn't want me doing anything stupid because of my health..so of I walked, quite a few were walking barefoot so fair play to them...I was thinking to myself how weird it was that my son JP was setting foot on Irish soil at the very same time that I was climbing croagh it was kind of like he was finished and I was starting,at that moment I received this text from my eldest daughter Eileen and to be honest all I could say was wow wow.. Just a wee poem I wrote for you good luck love you.. When you stand below me, release me let me go For I am not a burden nor should I have been so When you stand beneath your biggest struggle yet Remember I am with you so please do not fret When you get the urge to reach that goal at the top Remember all the children who do not want you to stop There are many mountains and many roads to choose But remember with faith in Jesus You will never loose When you reach the top and see below earth’s floor You’ll see how much more beautiful it is being close to heaven’s door Climbing a mountain takes little steps at a time Remember I am with you just a little step behind For I cannot be with you because this is your time to shine For you are moving obstacles for me so I can live and strive .
