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Category Archives: Craic
Weird & Wonderful Weekend
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)
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
Dancing, Deacons, and Dublin
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
In Succession with “Happy _____ Day” Posts
….is a wish for a “Happy feast of the dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome” day. Is that a mouthful or what? Certainly not as much a mouthful as just about anything sung in Irish. We went up to the … Continue reading
Struggles with Smartboards and Syntax
Days in Ireland have tended to be days of extremes. First it’s lashing rain followed by a period of sunshine and daffodils. Then we have a day of two rosary service practices, choir rehearsals, recordings of radio shows, and the … Continue reading
Walking in Memphis…Mud
Thursday, Molly, Nicole and I packed our wellies (rainboots), slickers (rainjackets), and brollies (umbrellas) and drove up to the 2012 National Ploughing Championships for the day! What in tarnation are the Ploughing Champs, you say? Check out the whole kit … Continue reading
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Of Craic and Retreats
Happy Friday Friends! Things are finally getting back to normal at Teach Bhríde after a full weekend in Dublin city and giving a retreat for the benefactors of the House of Brigid. You’ve already heard from Nicole about our weekend … Continue reading
Many and One in the Eucharist
As I look back on this week, I realize that I have experienced Eucharist in a multitude of ways in the last few days. I’ve celebrated with the worldwide church in a special way, been welcomed into another parish community … Continue reading
Posted in Craic, Pilgrimage, Prayer, Session
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Last Post of 2011
Happy almost New Year from Barcelona! I’m gonna snag a few minutes of our post-holiday break to say hello on the hostel’s Wi-Fi, minutes after using it to see that Jess has updated her Facebook status from her Italian pilgrimage … Continue reading
Pardon the (asides)
Good Morning! (and yes, I realize that this blog is being posted at a time that only means it’s morning somewhere in the West Pacific. Bear with me.) It’s Monday, and close to the beginning of a new week (and … Continue reading