Fr Ian @frianmaher.bsky.social · 25/07/2026‘Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.’ - Archbishop Desmond Tutu 1287
Fr Ian @frianmaher.bsky.social · 29/10/2025‘Let the risen Jesus enter your life, welcome him as a friend, with trust: he is life!’ - Pope Francis 080
Fr Ian @frianmaher.bsky.social · 10/10/2025'The resurrection of Christ is the glorious vindication of the love of God incarnate, a demonstration of the fact that the last word is not destruction and death. It demonstrates that the love of God will conquer all those powers which destroy mankind.' Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh (1914-2003) 060
Fr Ian @frianmaher.bsky.social · 27/09/2025Part of a cartoon by Ella Baron in The Guardian (27.09.25). Tells you pretty much all you need to know about Farage. 1121
Fr Ian @frianmaher.bsky.social · 31/08/2025‘People in hotels, hostels and detention centres are not there as a lifestyle choice - which is why it is not only unjust but absurd to punish them for being there.’ Rowan Williams 0213
Fr Ian @frianmaher.bsky.social · 26/08/2025'God does not consider the number of my deeds but the way in which I do them; it is the heart he asks for, nothing more.' - Pope St John XXIII 070
Fr Ian @frianmaher.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Well he would, wouldn't he. That's not news it's propaganda. 1171
Fr Ian @frianmaher.bsky.social · 15/08/2025One of my favourite parts of the Bible is the Parable of the Prodigal Son and his Brother. It’s in Luke’s gospel (15.11-32). There’s always a way back to God. The painting by Rembrandt depicts the return of the wayward son to his father. Once saw it in The Hermitage Myseum, St Petersburg. Stunning. 080
Fr Ian @frianmaher.bsky.social · 15/08/2025I loved this book. Moving, challenging, and profound in equal measure. Couldn't put it down. 270
Fr Ian @frianmaher.bsky.social · 13/08/2025If you would like to find out more about the story of the raising of Lazarus, as recorded in John's Gospel, this book by Fr James Martin is a great read 291
Fr Ian @frianmaher.bsky.social · 30/05/2025I couldn't agree more. 'As bishops we are compelled to state clearly and unequivocally that the death and destruction being inflicted on Gaza is a grave sin that violently assaults God-given human dignity and the very integrity of God's creation.' 0120
Fr Ian @frianmaher.bsky.social · 14/12/2024‘God does not consider the number of my deeds but the way in which I offer them; it is the heart he asks for, nothing more.’ - Pope St John XXIII 190
Fr Ian @frianmaher.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Michael Ramsey, Archbishop of Canterbury throughout the 1960s, was once asked how to pray. ‘I just get down on my knees and hope for the best,’ he replied. In other words, there is not much that you have to do except make the time. 0120
Fr Ian @frianmaher.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Looking for a book for Advent? I thoroughly recommend this one . . . 040