Six Nations

What a good game at weekend against England. Looking forward to 15 March in Paris. Saw match at a lovely wedding I was at on Saturday. Now back to prepare for Lent!                   A.T.

6 Nations

What a great weekend of Rugby Union! Well done to all - especially IRELAND.
Was at Marymount School Paris on Sunday, 9th February to celebrate Mass for
a United Nations weekend being held there for schools form Rome, London and
Paris. Great young people showing real and practical concern for justice and peace.
Well done to all concerned.                    A.T.

Late January

How time is flying past. January almost over. One  day of meetings last Tuesday in Mount Argus. Busy weekend just over - retreat for Confirmation candidates (40) on Sat here in Paris. They are from
so many different natioalities.         A.T.

Philomena

Went to see film 'Philomena' tonight. Very powerful. Some awful things happened in name of religion. The past can't be altered but the present and the future must be different if anything has been learned.   A.T.

2014

Happy New Year from Paris. A lot of excitement on the streets to welcome the new year.       A.T.

Paris at Christmas

A familiar sight these days is to see many people with cases, bags and all sort of luggage heading home for Christmas. Bon voyage to each! Equally, a lot of people have arrived into Paris to spend time with family and friends. At St Joseph's Church this morning I met people who are visiting from Australia, Africa, U.S.A. and a few other places including Ireland! Great season of the year.      A.T.

A Few Days to Go

Christmas is just around the corner. A lot of people leaving Paris this weekend at this holiday time. Some visitors arriving to be with family living in Paris. Some enjoyable parties these days. A lot of church events lie ahead during next few days. Over past few weeks people often ask us priests will we be going away for Christmas. This not just a Paris thing. It somehow would seem logical to me to assume that all of us will be needed at possibly the busiest time of the year in our line of service. Maybe I'm missing something or just don't get why this question is asked almost everywhere I have ever served. Some wise person may be able to enlighten me.
A Happy Christmas to you and yours.          A.T.