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There are times in life when a piece of music, or an item, suddenly bring memories from the past flashing back. What is it that Father Ignatius suddenly remembers from his past? And how does it affect him now? Do not miss this story which will no doubt strike a chord with many of you ... CLICK HERE .

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In this story, Father Ignatius is asked a question which should tackle our consciences even today ... Please continue reading HERE

  In this story Father Ignatius teaches about the temptations of Christ. It was Friday once again and Father Ignatius was at school with the youngsters at Catechism class. They had just read the passage in the Bible about Jesus in the desert and the temptations of Satan. Please continue reading HERE

In this story Father Ignatius teaches about teeth in a Christian context ... In a poor and desolate town such as where Father Ignatius was stationed it was evident that he would meet a lot of hardship amongst his parishioners, especially in difficult economic conditions where jobs were scarce and business closures rife. One day a young man came to him complaining that he couldn’t get a good job and he felt a bit down because of lack of prospects at the factory where he did menial tasks. Please continue reading HERE

In this story Father Ignatius teaches an important lesson about loving one's neighbours ...  “Jesus answered, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and most important commandment. The second most important commandment is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’ ” Father Ignatius stopped reading from the Gospel of St Matthew Chapter 22 and looked up at the congregation sitting there. “And that’s where the problem lies,” he said, “love your neighbor as you love yourself. “It’s almost too difficult for some people; and do you know why?" PLEASE CONTINUE READING HERE

This is a must-read story whereby Father Ignatius preaches and warns about the perils of hell. Father Ignatius’ sermon started with a warning. “You will not like my sermon today!” he declared. “In fact I don’t like it myself and I would rather be giving you a different sermon. A gentle one which tickles your ears and makes you feel warm and comfortable. “The reason I don’t particularly like this sermon is because perhaps it speaks to me too as well as all of you. Continue reading HERE

In this story a kind and faithfull priest ends up in hell, with unforgettable memories of what is in store there.  The first thing Father Ignatius noticed as he entered hell is the total and absolute darkness of the place. Not the faintest glimmer of light shone in that bottomless abyss of intense void. He tried hard to peer into the pitch-black darkness to make out something, but it was totally in vain. He could see nothing. Totally and completely nothing. Continue reading HERE

A story where Father Ignatius tackles a problem we may all face from time to time ... Father Ignatius was very observant. He knew most of his parishioners by name and he noticed their moods, habits and behaviors and he reacted to them according to circumstances. One early evening he came out of the Sacristy and he noticed that Mrs Holingsworth was arranging the flowers on the Altar and by the numerous statues of Saints around the church silently. She usually hummed her favorite hymns under her breath whilst working; but not today. “Everything OK Denise?” he asked with a smile. “I suppose so Father,” she replied glumly, “I was just thinking that’s all …” To continue reading please click HERE

UBI CARITAS ET AMOR. DEUS IBI EST. Father Ignatius was certainly the product of his up-bringing. Raised in a poor family who had known real hardship; yet at the same time a family held together, despite all the turmoil that life threw at them, by a common bond of mutual love and basic Christian principles. It’s because of his up-bringing, and because he grew up with very little materially, that he developed a habit of frugality and saving whatever he could rather than wasting it away. He had taken a private vow of poverty when he became a priest, and since then he spent as little as possible on himself. He was not mean in the sense of avarice since anything he had, or whatever else came his way in terms of money or goods, he eagerly shared with the poor in his parish. The little he kept for himself was usually either books or certain items he had collected over the years and kept for their sentimental value. One Friday afternoon he decided to clear up the sp

UBI CARITAS ET AMOR. DEUS IBI EST. It was a lovely Spring evening, quite bright and warm for this time of year, when Steven Milliner, the Youth Club leader, decided to take the children to the park opposite St Vincent Catholic Church for some fresh air and exercise. Most of the boys had gathered with two Club Leaders at the far end of the park to play football. The rest of the children stayed in the playground area and played on the swings, the slides, round-abouts and seesaws; supervised by a couple of Leaders and Father Ignatius who’d turned up to help. The priest sat on a bench and kept a watchful eye when he was joined by Tony a young volunteer who helped at the Youth Club every now and then. “Could I ask you something Father?” he said hesitantly as he sat down. “Fire away …” replied the priest. “How is it that you priests can be so strong and steadfast in your Faith. You and Father Donald are so saintly and you preach on Sunday so

UBI CARITAS ET AMOR. DEUS IBI EST. Father Ignatius was at the supermarket pushing his trolley slowly from one aisle to the next and reading his shopping list as he went along. He rarely visited the confectionery counters but this time he made a special detour to buy a box of chocolates for Mrs Davenport, his housekeeper, whose birthday was the following day. Just as he entered the aisle he saw one of his parishioners there standing a few feet away. He was a successful local business man and a regular in church every Sunday and at confession every Saturday morning. The priest was about to greet him when what he saw next made him suddenly stop in his tracks and freeze on the spot. The business man took a chocolate bar from the shelf and put it in his pocket. He then moved away nonchalantly as if nothing happened. Father Ignatius faced a sudden dilemma. Should he confront the man and tell him what he did is wrong. This m