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Although I admire the positivity of my countryman, Seamus, and I agree that the faith is severely tested in Ireland at present however I fear we have reached a point of no return in my land. To read of history of Ireland is to read about faith, martyrs and struggle. With advent of material wealth we in Ireland have abandoned en masse the faith of our fathers and substituted it for love of self. As i write a local politician who leads a particular party ( I am not a member of this party) that was almost synonymous with tradition has embraced the culture of death, abortion. The media, entertainment industry, academics are all moulding the next generation and emboldening the minds of the anti theist liberal elites in the urban centres. I am a pragmatist and see the world for what it is, and i anticipate that the population of Ireland will soon enshrine abortion rights within our constitution. The sophism used by liberal radio presenters, or journalists in an age where individualism rules supreme has been welcomed by many including a youth vote harnessed by social liberals. I attend Mass, the priests are apathetic, never mention abortion instead focusing on more “popular” social causes. I do see resistance, some very noble people of all ages and creeds but I fear the juggernaut of liberalism is unstoppable. Catholicism is mocked at every turn by people employed by a State owned broadcaster and the people accept the myths and regurgitate them online. Militant atheism, although not unique to Ireland has captured the minds of the generation that will be our future leaders. To see teenagers or young adults at Mass is a rarity to the point where i am considered young in the congregation and I’m in my 40s. My ancestors would be so ashamed of their descendants. I now embrace this new persecution in the same way that ancient martyrs witnessed their faith. Great blog Sam. Blessings to all.
Whit is most likely a shortened version of weight, as in ‘no weight will keep down my body’.
Also I agree that the faith in Ireland has been severely attacked and tested but there is still a very faithful remenent.
Séamus, Ireland
What does “no whit adown” mean?
Thanks for thesec great prayers
Thanks for sharing!!
Love these. Thanks for posting them.
St. Patrick, pray for us!