Author Archives: Molly

Weird & Wonderful Weekend

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Molly

It’s been another packed weekend at the Teach! Of course, for a little over a month now, “packed weekend” has meant “we have lots of fun things to do with friends,” not so much “retreats and workshops and rehearsals” like … Continue reading →

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A Weekend of Good Craic (and bad puns)

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Molly

Well, the weekend has been packed with fun things and spending time with lots of friends! Last Thursday I went to our friend Stasia’s house for an impromptu session with her trad group – one of my favorite things to … Continue reading →

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Dancing, Deacons, and Dublin

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Molly

In the last week, we’ve been able to enjoy many aspects of Irish culture (and I don’t just mean listening to Nick practice the whistle). Nicole didn’t mention that she and her brother Adam came to Irish dance class with … Continue reading →

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Singin’ in the Spirit

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Molly

What an eventful weekend! Nick already covered the Scoil Mhuire and Kennedy Park Confirmations, but I’ll just add a bit. The music was beautiful. The decorations were lovely. The students looked well in their new clothes for the occasion. But, … Continue reading →

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Ministry of Presence

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Molly

Last week, I went with Sr. Alma to lead teacher in-services on Meditation with Children at two different primary schools in Co. Wexford. During these in-services, we explain what Christian Meditation is (in both the John Main and Thomas Keating … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter from Teach Bhríde!

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Molly

Happy Easter! We’ve celebrated with beautiful liturgies this Triduum and Easter. We’ll be back on the blogosphere in a week! God bless! The Easter altar decor at Clonard today

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Passiontide Prayers

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Molly

As you all know (if you’re an avid reader of ours), last Sunday night all of us took part in Clonard’s very first Passion Play. I’m going to let Emily do most of the gushing about it in her post … Continue reading →

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Teach Bhríde Season V! Community!

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Molly

Remember how in my last post I said I’d tell you more about the new volunteers for the House of Brigid? Well, I lied. Because they’re going to tell you about themselves instead! Introducing, in their own words, Teach Bhríde … Continue reading →

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The Bond Across the Pond

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Molly

While Nick, Emily, and Nicole have been busy in Wexford, I have had a short break with my family at home. This past weekend, I was in South Bend with Sr. Mary and Fr. Martin (and all our ND friends, … Continue reading →

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Spinning Plates

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Molly

Happy Mardi Gras, everyone! We celebrated by going to one of our favorite lunch establishments, Toni & Tino’s, for some garlic cheese chips. We may or may not have enjoyed some Snickers ice cream bars as well. For tomorrow we … Continue reading →

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